by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published a report called ‘Transforming the Economy after COVID-19’, arguing for an investment-led economic recovery focused on job-creation and creating opportunity across the country, decarbonisation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest ‘Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society‘ data. This is early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has launched a new Instagram page to engage young people aged 13-25 to share their views on key issues. It has been designed by The Youth Steering Group, a group of young people aged between 15 and 24, to offer a youth perspective on decisions made in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Independent evaluation reports have been published on the National Citizen Service (NCS) in 2017 and 2018. The NCS is a government-backed initiative that brings together young people aged 15 to 17 from different backgrounds, giving them the chance to undertake a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that schools and colleges are to reopen fully in September to deliver their full curriculum. The Education Secretary’s speech outlining this, can be read here. COVID-19 secure measures will remain in place New guidance has been written for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The flexible furlough scheme started on 1 July, whereby businesses have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back to work part time with the government continuing to pay 80% of salaries for the hours they do not work. Further details about the scheme can be...
