Young people risk missing out on deserved results in this year’s system for awarding grades, MPs warn
Pupils could miss out on the exam results they deserve this summer as the system for awarding and moderating grades is at risk of inaccuracy and bias against young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, MPs say...
Friday, 10 July 2020 22:00
ASCL responds to Education Committee report on calculated grades
Commenting on the report of the House of Commons Education Committee, ‘Getting the grades they’ve earned’, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Friday, 10 July 2020 22:00
£40 million to kick start next-gen nuclear technology
The UK government today announced £40 million of funding to unlock thousands of green jobs by developing the next generation of nuclear energy technology...
Friday, 10 July 2020 20:22
Richard Irvine appointed as UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer
Richard Irvine has been named as the new Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO) for the United Kingdom...
Friday, 10 July 2020 16:05
NEU: Victory on survivors’ pensions rights in Teachers' Pension Scheme
The NEU has won a significant victory which has finally secured full equality on survivors' pension rights in the Teachers' Pension Scheme...
Friday, 10 July 2020 15:26
UK Cabinet Ministers out in force to endorse India ties
The inaugural address for the annual conference, held virtually this year from 9-11 July, was delivered by Prime Minister Modi...
Friday, 10 July 2020 14:55
LAAS Statement on the Forde Inquiry Call For Evidence
Earlier this week the Forde Inquiry, set up by Keir Starmer to investigate the leaked report ‘The work of the Labour Party’s Governance and Legal Unit in relation to antisemitism, 2014 – 2019’, issued an invitation ‘for evidence and views from individuals affected by the Report’...
Friday, 10 July 2020 14:53
UK stands by Iraq during coronavirus pandemic
International Development Secretary sees how UK aid is helping the Government of Iraq to deliver critical economic reforms and tackle coronavirus in the country...
Friday, 10 July 2020 14:52
NPCC: Stalking victims reminded help is always available as lockdown eases
With lockdown measures easing across the country, police forces and charities have highlighted that the current crisis has led to stalkers adapting their approaches and using online methods in order to continue to stalk their victims...
Friday, 10 July 2020 14:07
Nick Thomas-Symonds comments on the news that Chris Grayling has been nominated to be the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on the news that Chris Grayling has been nominated as Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee, said...
Friday, 10 July 2020 14:06