Small builders ‘frustrated’ with delays caused by planning system
Delays and rising costs in the planning system are driving small companies away from house building and slowing down attempts to tackle Britain’s housing crisis, a report claims today. ..
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 09:42
NASUWT: Teachers need professional support in dealing with pupil's mental health issues
Responding to today’s publication of a joint Education & Health Committee report into the role of education in supporting children’s mental health...
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 00:01
UK policy in the Middle East must change to reflect the new realities says Lords committee
The House of Lords International Relations Committee today publishes a report which calls for a major re-shaping of UK policy in the Middle East...
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 00:01
Government must act urgently to end Brexit risk to nuclear industry, MPs warn
The Government has left the UK nuclear industry at risk and must act urgently to ensure its continued operation post-Brexit, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee warns in a report published today...
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 00:01
Pupils should have more time for well-being, say MPs
Schools and colleges struggle to provide adequate time and resource for pupils’ well-being, according to the Health and Education Committees in a joint report published today...
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 00:01
Scrap plan to base supported housing allowances on private sector rates, MPs
The Government should scrap plans to base rent allowances for supported housing tenants on rates used for claimants in the private rented sector...
Monday, 1 May 2017 00:01
‘High-stakes’ testing harming teaching and learning in primary school, say MPs
The close link between primary assessment (SATs) and school accountability creates a high stakes system which can negatively impact children’s teaching and learning...
Monday, 1 May 2017 00:01
"Gig economy" companies free-riding on the welfare state
In a report published today, Monday 1 May 2017, the Work and Pensions Committee says Government must close the loopholes that are currently allowing “bogus” self-employment practices...
Monday, 1 May 2017 00:01
SATs results put too much pressure on primary schools says ASCL
The House of Commons Education Committee has today (Monday 1 May 2017) published a report on primary assessment...
Monday, 1 May 2017 00:01
Evidence of Benefit Cap “starting to bite” across Britain say MPs
Claimants suffering “drastic and abrupt” changes to income, with little chance of mitigating basic living costs or finding work...
Monday, 1 May 2017 00:01