Report from NFER suggests up to seven million workers may lack Essential Employment Skills to do their jobs by 2035
A new study suggests that up to seven million workers in England may lack the Essential Employment Skills (EES)* they need to do their jobs by the year 2035...
Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:01
Guidance published on school attendance in Wales and religious festivals
This document provides overarching guidelines, which head teachers may use in determining whether to grant an authorised absence for learners who practice a faith under the Religion Values & Ethics (RVE) shown in the new curriculum....
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 23:47
UK shows enduring commitment to Ukraine at G7 summit
The Prime Minister will be clear that the UK will lead from the front on supporting international peace and security as he attends the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy against a backdrop of heightened volatility...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 22:33
Conservatives challenge Labour to match new Family Business Tax Guarantee
Ahead of the launch of the Labour Party manifesto, the Conservatives are today (13 June) challenging Labour to rule out tax rises on enterprise and jobs, including Capital Gains Tax and Employer National Insurance...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 22:30
Bold action for Britain in an uncertain world - Conservatives unveil plans for defence
The Conservatives have unveiled their plan to meet the challenge of a less secure world. This clear plan includes spending a historic 2.5 percent of GDP on defence by 2030, an ambition to become the largest defence exporter...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 22:30
Prisoner early release plan approved in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament has approved the early release of some short-term prisoners to address the impacts of a recent rapid rise in the prison population...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 18:06
Unite says to first minister ‘show us the plan’ on the future of the Grangemouth oil refinery
Trade union responds to FM social media comments stating he will not ‘allow damage’ to be inflicted on the Scottish economy...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 15:10
YouGov/NEU poll shows parents concerned about school funding and lack of teachers
A YouGov poll for the National Education Union (NEU) shows school cuts and staffing pressures are causing very real disruption to children’s education and parents calling on the Government to invest more...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 10:21
Labour will “unlock tech barriers to restart the engine of our economy” with new policies announced at London Tech Week
Labour will today [Wednesday 12 June] vow to “place technology at the heart of our missions and unblock tech barriers to restart the engine of our economy” with the Party set to announce new tech policies that a Labour government would introduce to unleash economic growth across the country...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 07:09
Extract from Welsh Parliament Business statement - Jun 11
Heledd Fychan: Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice outlining the discussions that have taken place with South Wales Police...
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 07:07