Report examines potential benefits of alternative apprenticeship models
A major new report by internationally renowned economist, Professor Dr Stefan Wolter (University of Bern), produced in partnership with the Education Policy Institute...
Wednesday, 4 April 2018 00:01
Update on the future of DWP jobcentres
DWP confirms that some smaller jobcentres will merge with larger ones, and others will be co-located within local government premises...
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 22:45
Teaching Regulation Agency corporate plan
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) is an executive agency of the Department for Education and was formed on 1 April 2018. This publication is the TRA’s corporate plan from 2018 to 2021...
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 15:15
New HM Trade Commissioners announced
As the UK prepares for future trade agreements with countries around the world, International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, today names 2 new HM Trade Commissioners...
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 11:43
Insurance firms still failing to meet FCA general insurance renewal rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned it will take action against general insurance firms who are failing to properly implement rules...
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 11:38
Human Rights Watch calls on India to remove hurdles to justice for women with disabilities
Women and girls with disabilities in India who survive sexual violence face high barriers to access the justice system, Human Rights Watch said in a new report...
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 09:28
‘One stop’ cancer clinics could aid timely diagnosis, says RCGP
Responding to NHS England plans to pilot ‘one stop’ clinics for cancer diagnosis and assessment, Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said...
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 00:01
FCO Minister Burt appalled by deaths on Israel/Gaza border
Alistair Burt, Minister for the Middle East, said: "I am appalled by the deaths and injuries on the Israel/Gaza border on Friday (30 March). There is an urgent need to establish the facts..."
Sunday, 1 April 2018 23:24
Cash boost for families as tax changes come into effect
People across the UK will see a welcome boost to their finances in April, thanks to increases to the National Living Wage and State Pension, and cuts to income tax...
Sunday, 1 April 2018 12:14
Government announces crackdown on litter louts
Councils will have the power to almost double on-the-spot fines for litter louts from today, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced...
Sunday, 1 April 2018 00:01