LGA urges Government to toughen up home education plans
The Government’s plans to introduce a compulsory register for home-educated children risk failing children’s safety unless councils are given the powers to enter a premises to check on a child’s schooling, councils warn today...
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 00:01
Crime against older people isn’t well understood, and the police and CPS should be better prepared to deal with an ageing population, warns HMICFRS report
Older people who have been the victims of crime are often let down by the police and wider criminal justice system which does not always understand their needs and experiences, according to a new report...
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 00:01
Fruitful result for British farmers as berry exports reach £22.1 million
12 international markets opened their doors to British produce in 2018, with exports of soft fruits reaching £22.1 million...
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 00:01
Changes to the professional skills test for teachers
In the teacher recruitment and retention strategy published in January, the government committed to helping great people become teachers...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 22:58
Read out of the Industrial, Infrastructure and Manufacturing Business Council
The Prime Minister hosted her Industrial, Infrastructure and Manufacturing Business Council at Downing Street earlier today...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 20:54
Plaid Cymru leads call for review of agricultural protections
Defra Minister admits closure of EU markets in no deal scenario “largest risk” to sheep farmers...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 17:04
Skidmore gives evidence to BEIS Committee
Chris Skidmore MP, Interim Minister for Energy and Clean Growth, today gave evidence to the BEIS Select Committee on the subject of Clean Growth Strategy and International Climate Change Targets.
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 16:46
Governor Dakin's inaugural speech delivered at his swearing in ceremony at the House of Assembly, Grand Turk: 15 July 2019
Governor Dakin's inaugural speech delivered at his swearing in ceremony at the House of Assembly, Grand Turk...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 16:40
Urgent question on Relationship Education in Schools - Jul 16
Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle) (Lab)(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will make a statement on what steps he is taking to counter misinformation about the content of relationship education in schools...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 16:15
Oral answers to questions (Commons):Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - Jul 16
Peter Heaton-Jones (North Devon) (Con): What plans he has to establish a tourism sector deal under the Industrial Strategy...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 15:40