British public backs investment to improve social mobility, says Sutton Trust polling
Lack of opportunities in local area and access to a good education are seen as biggest barriers to success in life...
Thursday, 30 May 2024 00:01
ASCL responds to Lib Dem pledge on mental health support for schools
Commenting on the Liberal Democrats’ manifesto commitment of a mental health professional in every school to help tackle the crisis in children’s mental health and reduce waiting lists...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 22:30
NAHT responds to Lib Dem plan for mental health professional in every school
Responding to the Liberal Democrat pledge to ensure every school has a mental health professional, Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 22:30
“We will get police back out in the community with the powers they need, not just stuck behind desks dealing with bureaucracy" - Yvette Cooper sets out Labour’s plan for police officers in every community after a “decade of dereliction on law and order” u
The Labour Party has pledged to put bobbies back on the beat to tackle the sharp increase in street crime on Rishi Sunak’s watch as knife-wielding muggers and prolific pick pocketers operate with impunity...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 22:30
Environmental Audit Committee publishes ‘legacy’ report on 2019 Parliament
The Environmental Audit Committee has published a report reflecting on its activity throughout the 2019-2024 Parliament...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:31
The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:29
New restrictions on puberty blockers
The Government has today introduced regulations to restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones, known as ‘puberty blockers’...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:24
Wes Streeting comments on junior doctors announcing a five-day strike
Wes Streeting, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, commenting on the news that junior doctors in England are set to stage a five-day strike from 27 June, said...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 16:25
Revealed: The Conservatives’ £71 billion worth of reckless spending will lead to interest rate rises
The Labour Party has today held an emergency press conference to expose the threat to economic stability posed by Rishi Sunak’s reckless and unfunded general election promises...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 15:38
Prisoner emergency release: Regulations laid in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament will be asked to approve the emergency release of some short-term prisoners to address the impacts of a rapid rise in the prison population...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 15:33