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Truss opening Statement at launch of UK Japan trade talks

The opening remarks from the Secretary of State, formally launching trade agreement negotiations between the UK and Japan...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 10:24

Social housing sector continues adapting to impact of coronavirus

Results of the regulator's second survey of housing associations and local authorities on how they are coping with the coronavirus pandemic...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 10:21

Government must prevent disadvantaged pupils falling behind due to COVID-19 say Lib Dems

Responding to news that primary schools will not now be expected to reopen to all pupils in the current academic year, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Layla Moran said...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:29

NEU comments on Primary Schools

Commenting on the Government’s decision not to press ahead with plans to bring all primary pupils back to school this term, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:27

Luke Pollard calls for action on animal cruelty during the lockdown

Labour has today called for the Government to take action on animal cruelty, with fears that there has been spike due to the lockdown...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:24

NASUWT: Plans for wider reopening of schools are no longer credible

Speaking ahead of a statement to Parliament by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, NASUWT General Secretary Dr Patrick Roach said...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:22

Designing ways to reduce plastic waste: apply for funding

Businesses can apply for a share of £800,000 to look at innovative designs for products, services or business models that make plastic use more sustainable...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:21

Rebecca Long-Bailey responds to news that plans for all primary schools years to go back before the end of term are being dropped

Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to news that plans for all primary school years to go back before the end of term are being dropped by the Government, said...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:20

Private Notice Question (Lords) on Black Lives Matter - June 8

Lord Collins of Highbury asked Government what representations they have made to the government of the USA regarding their response to the ongoing protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement..

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 09:00

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Pre-school Sector - June 8

Baroness Andrews asked the Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sustainability of the pre-school sector...

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 08:43