NEU poll shows damaging impact of A-Level reforms on students’ mental health and engagement
On the eve of this year’s A-Level results, the National Education Union (NEU) has polled members about their perceptions of how recent reforms to the qualifications have impacted on the students they teach...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 13:16
Lib Dems call for 80 per cent of UK power generation to come from renewables by 2030
Today visiting the world-leading offshore wind site, the Green Port in Hull, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson will call for 80 per cent of UK power generation to come from renewables by 2030...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 12:26
Business Secretary sets out scope of investigation into power cuts
Government sets out the scope of its review into the actions of the National Grid Electricity System Operator after Friday’s power cuts...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 11:41
Major upgrades planned for trans-Pennine route
Major upgrades to a northern trans-Pennine route are being planned to reduce congestion, and improve journey times and safety for thousands of drivers...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 10:30
TPA: Re-nationalisation is not the answer to rail fare rises
Inflation, as measured by the Retail Price Index, is going up...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 10:25
Rising prices will hurt those already affected austerity – John McDonnell
John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor, responding to news that inflation rose to 2.1% in July, said...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 10:21
Labour: Tories continue to fail commuters as long-suffering rail passengers face yet more prices hikes
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 09:59
Trade Committee launches inquiry into the relationship between international trade and the environment
The International Trade Committee has today launched an inquiry into the relationship between trade and the environment...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 09:11
Andy McDonald responds to award of West Coast Partnership and HS2 to First Group
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to the news that the government has awarded the West Coast Partnership franchise and HS2 operations to First Group, said...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 08:45
Over one million people to save hundreds, as new 16-17 Saver launches, cutting cost of rail travel for teenagers
New 16-17 Saver guarantees half-price rail travel for young people...
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 08:04