UK to expel undeclared Russian spy in response to growing threat
The move is part of a major package of measures to tighten defences against alleged malign activity by Russia across the UK and Europe...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 14:00
£20million energy support fund for businesses in Northern Ireland
A new £20million fund which will offer support to local businesses to purchase and install energy efficient equipment that will help to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions has been launched today...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 13:59
New Deputy First Minister appointed: Kate Forbes returns to government
Kate Forbes has been appointed Deputy First Minister by new First Minister John Swinney...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 13:38
Deputy First Minister stands down: Shona Robison to remain in Cabinet
Shona Robison has chosen to step down as Deputy First Minister and formally tendered her resignation to the First Minister...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 13:37
DfE blog: Summer 2024 exams are starting - May 8
Students across the country are getting ready to take their exams and assessments, making sure they’re ready to show the knowledge, skills and understanding that they have gained over the course of their studies...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 13:01
DfE blog: School’s working to close the attainment gap using tutoring - May 8
Executive headteacher at The Green Way Academy, Simon Bush, shares his experience of using the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) to support disadvantaged pupils during the school holidays...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 12:59
More funding and consistency for children in Wales with additional learning needs
The Cabinet Secretary for Education will today (Wednesday 8th May) set out how she will ensure additional learning needs (ALN) reforms are being implemented consistently in Welsh schools and local authorities...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 12:54
UK Government announces extra £4.6 million to support UK islands
Ahead of the fourth UK Islands Forum hosted on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales today, the UK Government has announced new funding to support island communities...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 12:52
Probation Union warns of Early Prisoner Release Chaos
Napo, the largest trade union representing Probation staff has condemned the Governments recent announcement that from the 23rd of May, certain categories of Prisoners in 84 premises across the male estate in England and Wales will be eligible for early release...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 12:51
Sue Wilkinson is reappointed as a Commissioner of Historic England
The Secretary of State has reappointed Sue Wilkinson as Commissioner of Historic England for a second term...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 12:50