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Wednesday, 24 February, 2021

UK politics & policy
England’s schools to receive £400m to help pupils’ lost learning
Government aid allocation is in addition to £1.3bn already earmarked
Monday, 22 February, 2021

UK schools
Headteachers warn of delay to full reopening of England’s schools
Testing pupils for coronavirus could push back restarting all classes to 3rd week of March
Sunday, 21 February, 2021

Property sector
Big pension fund bets UK still a draw for overseas students
APG is investing several hundred million pounds in college accommodation across the UK
Saturday, 20 February, 2021

UK universities
UK academics struggle with stricter security on China partnerships
Universities have been accused of generating research that may benefit Beijing’s military
Thursday, 18 February, 2021

UK schools
Unions and governors urge cautious reopening of schools in England
As Johnson prepares to announce return educators seek to manage move through rotas to cut overcrowding
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

UK inflation
Inflation rise marks start of upward trend in UK
Economists predict Bank of England’s 2 per cent target rate will be passed later this year
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

UK house prices
UK house prices rise at fastest rate since 2014, official data show
December surge reflects effect of stamp duty holiday and pandemic lifestyle changes
Friday, 12 February, 2021

UK schools
Johnson looks at staggering school reopening with secondaries delayed
Scientists have warned that simultaneous move could push R number back above 1
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

UK schools
School catch-up in England could take 5 years, says education recovery tsar
Sir Kevan Collins warns process will require more funding and ‘creative’ changes to curriculum
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Monday, 1 February, 2021

UK business & economy
School closures pose big risk to earnings and tax revenue
Think-tank says children’s future income could be hit by reduced in-person teaching
Thursday, 28 January, 2021

News in-depthEducation
Will UK skills crisis be fixed by vocational education plan?
White paper vows to put employers ‘at the heart’ of system but critics believe it will struggle to undo decades of neglect
Wednesday, 27 January, 2021

UK schools
Schools in England to remain closed until at least early March
Government to provide additional resources to help students catch up
Monday, 25 January, 2021

UK schools
Johnson promises clarity on England school reopenings ‘as soon as we can’
Pressure grows on PM from his own party amid doubts over original return date after February half-term
Friday, 22 January, 2021

Education
Educators around world seek to take axe to exam-based learning
Covid era prompts push to ditch one-size-fits-all approach in favour of skills and independent thinking
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

UK politics & policy
‘Too early’ to predict when lockdown will end, warns Johnson
Senior scientific adviser says it would be unwise to reopen England’s pubs and restaurants until May
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Education
Further education blueprint promises more say for UK employers
‘Skills for Jobs’ white paper aims to boost flagging productivity and training for over-16s
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic
Covid testing plan for English schools paused after health bodies’ warning
Government told that balance between risks of keeping children in class and benefits of daily tests is ‘unclear’
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

UK house prices
UK property prices rise at fastest rate since 2016
Lifestyle shifts and government measures boost market despite economic slowdown
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

UK inflation
UK inflation bounces back as prices of transport and clothing rise
Cost of consumer goods rose by 0.6% in December, up from 0.3% the previous month
Thursday, 14 January, 2021

UK schools
UK government pressed to extend free school meals scheme
Local authorities call on ministers to allow vouchers to cover February half term
Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

Compass Group PLC
Compass faces ‘critical questions’ on food parcels for children
Investors ask for details of estimated cost of items meant to replace free school meals
Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

UK politics & policy
GCSE and A-level students in England could sit exams this year
Guidance from Gavin Williamson looks at externally set papers for teachers to mark
Tuesday, 12 January, 2021

UK schools
‘Unacceptable’ lockdown food parcels axed by UK school chain
Outrage over quality of provision for children prompts action from Harris Federation and apology from Chartwells
Monday, 11 January, 2021

UK universities
Thousands of UK university students offered 50% rent reduction
Move by Britain’s largest student accommodation provider expected to benefit 50,000 people hit by Covid curbs
Sunday, 10 January, 2021

UK schools
How England’s schools are coping with sudden move to remote learning
Bulk-buying of laptops and improved training means teachers are better prepared than in March but problems remain