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Tackle mass economic insecurity to secure Britain's recovery, major RSA report urges

The government must get cash to people now and provide targeted support to the most vulnerable workers and sectors to secure Britain's recovery, a major new report argues. ..

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 00:01

Taxpayer is paying over the odds for UTCs says Public Accounts Committee

In a report published today, Wednesday 13 June 2020, the Public Accounts Committee calls on the Department for Education to set out a new clear roadmap, with financial targets and new measures of success for students, for University Technical Colleges...

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 00:01

COVID-19 pandemic hits mental health, especially of the young and of women, and widens inequalities says IfS report

The COVID-19 episode has had substantial negative impacts on mental health across the population...

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 00:01

NEU: Public Accounts Committee report on UTCs

Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee report on the University Technical College (UTC) programme, Nansi Ellis, Assistant General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 00:01

We need a new resourced plan for the NHS – Jonathan Ashworth

Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour's Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, commenting on the NHS Confederation’s report, Getting the NHS Back on Track: Planning for the Next Phase of Covid-19...

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 00:01

Update on easing of the national lockdown

Tomorrow the Prime Minister will provide an update on the easing of the national lockdown, and further changes which are expected to take effect from 15 June...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 22:30

Update on wider opening of education and early years settings

The Education Secretary today made a statement to the House on the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 21:17

Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until October, with new flexibilities introduced from 1 July...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 21:04

Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres to reopen safely in England

High street retailers and department stores, including book shops, electronics retailers, tailors, auction houses...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 20:52

Governor to Falkland Islands delivers annual address to Legislative Assembly

His Excellency Governor Phillips CBE delivers the annual address to the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 20:50