Education and training in Europe: inequality remains a challenge
The 2017 edition of the Commission's Education and Training Monitor, published today, shows that national education systems are becoming more inclusive and effective...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 12:14
EU Emissions Trading System: landmark agreement between Parliament and Council delivers on EU's commitment to turn Paris Agreement into reality
The European Parliament and Council have today reached a provisional agreement to revise the EU Emissions Trading System...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 12:06
London Mayor announces new schemes to inspire the next generation of young scientists, engineers and coders
Young Londoners put their coding skills to the test today, as the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a range of innovative new initiatives...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 11:19
Elections for everyone – voters with a disability want change
New evidence collected by the Electoral Commission, which includes the testimonials of voters with learning and physical disabilities...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 11:14
Gender pay gap ‘virtually extinct’ among freelancers and self-employed workers, according to new research
According to internal data from an online services marketplace, women competing for jobs in industries like plumbing, photography, and personal training are paid at the same rate...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 11:08
Government response published to report ‘Science in emergencies: chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents’
The Science and Technology Committee has received a response from the Government to the ‘Science in emergencies: chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents’ Report...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 10:51
Jeremy Corbyn speech at Labour's #MakeHomesSafe launch
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, speaking at Labour's Make Homes Safe launch today, said...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 10:45
Environment Secretary backs further restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides
Tougher restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides are justified by the growing weight of scientific evidence they are harmful to bees and other pollinators...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 10:43
FTSE 350 companies urged to fill senior positions with more women to make UK a world leader on gender diversity
A government-backed review has today urged FTSE 350 companies to fill more board and senior leadership positions with talented women...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 09:11
Probation services in West Mercia need to improve, says Inspector
Public and private organisations running probation services in West Mercia need to improve the quality of their work...
Thursday, 9 November 2017 00:01