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Government aid allocation is in addition to £1.3bn already earmarked
Testing pupils for coronavirus could push back restarting all classes to 3rd week of March
APG is investing several hundred million pounds in college accommodation across the UK
Universities have been accused of generating research that may benefit Beijing’s military
As Johnson prepares to announce return educators seek to manage move through rotas to cut overcrowding
Economists predict Bank of England’s 2 per cent target rate will be passed later this year
December surge reflects effect of stamp duty holiday and pandemic lifestyle changes
Scientists have warned that simultaneous move could push R number back above 1
Sir Kevan Collins warns process will require more funding and ‘creative’ changes to curriculum
Think-tank says children’s future income could be hit by reduced in-person teaching
White paper vows to put employers ‘at the heart’ of system but critics believe it will struggle to undo decades of neglect
Government to provide additional resources to help students catch up
Pressure grows on PM from his own party amid doubts over original return date after February half-term
Covid era prompts push to ditch one-size-fits-all approach in favour of skills and independent thinking
Senior scientific adviser says it would be unwise to reopen England’s pubs and restaurants until May
‘Skills for Jobs’ white paper aims to boost flagging productivity and training for over-16s
Government told that balance between risks of keeping children in class and benefits of daily tests is ‘unclear’
Lifestyle shifts and government measures boost market despite economic slowdown
Cost of consumer goods rose by 0.6% in December, up from 0.3% the previous month
Local authorities call on ministers to allow vouchers to cover February half term
Investors ask for details of estimated cost of items meant to replace free school meals
Guidance from Gavin Williamson looks at externally set papers for teachers to mark
Outrage over quality of provision for children prompts action from Harris Federation and apology from Chartwells
Move by Britain’s largest student accommodation provider expected to benefit 50,000 people hit by Covid curbs
Bulk-buying of laptops and improved training means teachers are better prepared than in March but problems remain
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