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Government sets out plans to support underperforming schools

Underperforming schools in England are set to receive extra support under Government plans to raise standards in classrooms across the country....

Friday, 9 November 2018 11:58

Grant funding doubled for Wales’ most disadvantaged pupils

Even more pupils in Wales will be able to benefit from new school uniforms and kit and equipment for sports and other activities thanks to a £3.5m boost...

Friday, 9 November 2018 09:10

Funding boost for vulnerable female offenders in the community

Twelve organisations across the country who are doing excellent work to help divert women away from crime and reduce reoffending have been awarded...

Friday, 9 November 2018 09:07

Extracts from proceedings in the Scottish Parliament

Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP):...The minister will be aware of areas in which Scotland is leading in innovation and technology...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 15:52

Government commits £12 million to champion freedom of Religion or Belief worldwide

The Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID) programme, funded through UK Aid Connect, will work with faith groups...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 15:32

Key stage 2 national curriculum test review outcomes: 2018

Provisional information on the outcomes of clerical reviews and reviews of marking for the 2018 key stage 2 national curriculum tests...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 15:27

Comment from PETA on new Home Office statistics on surplus of animals bred for scientific experiments

Today, the Home Office released new statistics revealing that 5.53 million mice, rats, fish, dogs, primates, and other animals, every one an individual...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 13:09

Information published on cancer waiting times

NHS England has published information on the waiting times of patients with suspected cancer and those subsequently diagnosed with cancer...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 13:05

SNP says there is cause for optimism over North Sea future and calls for wise investment of revenues

A new report by the Oil and Gas Authority estimates overall recoverable reserves and resources of up to 20 billion barrels of oil from the North Sea...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 13:02

Defra publishes framework to help local authorities in England carry out controls under animal health and welfare legislation

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency have published a framework to help local authorities...

Thursday, 8 November 2018 12:43