Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs - Dec 4
Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford): What recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on continued diplomatic co-operation after the UK leaves the EU...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 07:17
Employer contributions should replace fees to relieve student debt, argues new HEPI paper
On Thursday, 29th November 2018, the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) publishes Fairer Funding: The case for a graduate levy (Policy Note 10) by Johnny Rich, which outlines a radical new approach to funding higher education...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
UCU response to HEPI paper proposing a graduate levy
Responding to ‘Fairer Funding: The case for a graduate levy’, published today (Thursday) by the Higher Education Policy Institute...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
Young people most at risk in a flood, warns Environment Agency & British Red Cross
The Environment Agency and British Red Cross are urging young people to learn how to protect themselves and help their communities when flooding hits after research shows a lack of knowledge is putting them at risk...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
Sutton Trust comment on UCAS' End of Cycle Report and the rise in unconditional offers
Commenting on UCAS’ 2018 End of Cycle Report showing over a third of teenagers have received an unconditional offer, Sir Peter Lampl, founder of the Sutton Trust, said...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
Cleveland Police making ‘slow progress’ in child protection, but headed in the right direction
Cleveland Police’s child protection initiatives have had mixed success, according to a report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
New partnership with Muscular Dystrophy UK to improve journeys for disabled road users
A new partnership with charity Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) will bring Changing Places accessible toilets to the majority of motorway service areas...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
Labour has shifted consensus on tuition fees - Gordon Marsden
Gordon Marsden MP, Labour’s Shadow Higher Education Minister, commenting on the Higher Education Policy Institute’s proposal for employer contributions to replace tuition fees, said...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
Cheaper school uniform could be on the way thanks to new statutory guidance in Wales
Making school uniform more affordable, available, gender-neutral and, in extreme weather conditions, flexible are the four key aims of a consultation being launched today by Education Secretary, Kirsty Williams...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01
Confidence crisis in primary girls stopping them from getting active says Youth Sport Trust
Data released today by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust (YST) shows a confidence crisis in girls is stopping them from getting active from as young as the age of seven...
Thursday, 29 November 2018 00:01