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New plans to boost security of consumer smart devices

The government has launched a £400,000 funding pot for innovators to design schemes to boost the security of internet-connected products...

Friday, 29 May 2020 13:33

NEU Special Schools Survey: serious questions about safety remain unanswered

The findings of the NEU's latest survey – conducted last week – bring into sharp focus the particular challenges facing staff working in special schools...

Friday, 29 May 2020 13:26

Government must act to ensure coronavirus doesn’t “turn the clock back” on equal pay, says Labour

Labour today warns that coronavirus risks “turning the clock back” on pay equality, as the party calls on government to strengthen equal pay laws...

Friday, 29 May 2020 11:44

Government to publish code of practice with commercial sector in boost to high street

High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, which is in development to provide them with clarity...

Friday, 29 May 2020 11:41

UK approaching poverty tipping point warns The Salvation Army

Two-thirds of UK adults1 are very concerned about the economic impact of coronavirus warns The Salvation Army...

Friday, 29 May 2020 09:19

COVID-19: advice for smokers and vapers

Public Health England has published advice for people who smoke or vape during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Friday, 29 May 2020 09:13

Hundreds of arrests and deal lines closed as police crackdown on county lines gangs

The Home Secretary has today welcomed the impact of a major police crackdown on county lines gangs...

Friday, 29 May 2020 09:12

New dates agreed for COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference

The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)...

Thursday, 28 May 2020 20:54

PM's press conference statement on the five tests

Before I set out our next steps in the fight against the coronavirus, let me update you on the latest data...

Thursday, 28 May 2020 18:24

Unions comment on go ahead for wider opening of schools

Commenting on today’s government confirmation of the wider opening of schools from Monday, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 28 May 2020 18:21