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EIS recommends acceptance of new 4.27% pay offer to Scotland's teachers

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the country’s largest teaching union, has today (Tuesday) decided to recommend acceptance of a new, improved pay offer of 4.27% to Scotland’s teachers...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 15:23

Defence Secretary welcomes Ukrainian counterpart to UK and confirms £1bn milestone in UK-administered fund

The milestone comes as the International Fund for Ukraine's largest support package will start delivering this year...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:26

MHRA approves Spikevax JN.1 COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children from infancy

The MHRA has today, 3 September 2024, approved an adapted Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) that targets the JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:16

Schools Minister responds to concerns about support for children with SEND

Here is a response from Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell to concerns about support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:15

Prime Minister’s call with the President of the United Arab Emirates

Here is the readout of the Prime Minister’s call with the President of the United Arab Emirates yesterday afternoon...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:13

Guidance on use of mobile phones in Northern Ireland schools launched

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today issued new guidance to support school leaders in restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 12:46

Cabinet readout – Tuesday 3 September

Marking the return of Parliament this week, Cabinet opened with a discussion of the government’s packed legislative agenda to support the Prime Minister’s promise to the country to deliver change...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 12:35

Transport Secretary fires the starting gun on rail reform as Public Ownership Bill reaches final stages in Commons

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh today (Tuesday, 3 September 2024) fired the starting gun on rail reform – ushering in a new era for our railways which puts passengers first...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:40

Ministers tell business leaders they will be involved "every step of the way" in Make Work Pay plans

The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:10

Conservatives: Response to Labour refusing to hold a vote on the decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments

Mel Stride, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, said...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:07