Sajid Javid speech to the LGA conference
Good afternoon everyone. This week we’re marking the LGA’s 20th birthday, a great achievement...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 15:17
Peers are “out of date” to suggest cycle lanes cause pollution, says charity
Following yesterday’s debate in the House of Lords on Air Quality in London, Cycling UK has criticised the continued belief of some Lords that cycle lanes cause pollution, calling such views “out of date”...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 14:13
GMB claims victory after government performs screeching U-Turn on free school lunches
Conservatives make astonishing volte face over threat to deprive kids of school lunches...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 13:35
NASUWT comments on Key Stage 2 assessment statistics
Commenting on the publication of the Key Stage 2 assessment statistics, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union in the UK, said...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 13:33
£100 million Rutherford Fund to attract best researchers to the UK
Universities and Science Minister confirms that the government is investing £100 million to attract highly skilled researchers to the UK...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 13:31
Association of British Insurers long term savings conference: Speech by Work and Pensions Secretary David Gauke
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke has today (4 July) spoken at the Association of British Insurers long term savings conference...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 13:28
£2.3 billion investment in infrastructure for new housing
The Housing Infrastructure Fund will help to fund vital physical infrastructure projects...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 13:27
Anderson condemns plans to expand illegal Israeli settlements
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has condemned Israeli plans to continue with the construction of illegal settlements on Palestinian land...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 12:50
SATs are not fit for purpose and are damaging for children’s education - ATL
Commenting on today’s key stage 2 SATs results, Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), said..
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 12:49
The Secretary of State for Justice should be tackling the fundamental issues that are causing a deep crisis in our prisons - Burgon
Commenting on the application in the High Court today by Secretary of State David Lidington to obtain a permanent injunction against the Prison Officers Association...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 12:20