by Agency Reporter | Sep 6, 2024 | Briefing
AMNESTY International has launched a new book on children’s rights for primary school pupils. The book, These Rights Are Your Rights, is released as children return to school and ahead of the Government’s review of the national curriculum, which starts this month....
by Agency Reporter | Sep 6, 2024 | Briefing
LOW-PAID workers are most likely to lose their jobs during downturns, be employed on a zero-hours contract and miss out on sick pay if they fall ill, so should gain most from the Government’s proposed shake-up of Britain’s workplaces. But the reforms will require...
by Agency Reporter | Sep 5, 2024 | Briefing
THE HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND was introduced to enable local authorities in England to help vulnerable households unable to meet essential living costs. It was due to close at the end of September, but has been extended to April 2025. The Salvation Army is calling for...
by Agency Reporter | Sep 5, 2024 | Briefing
FOR the first time, analysis has revealed a detailed picture of social segregation in England’s schools at a local level. It shows a pattern of some schools accepting fewer students from low-income backgrounds than live in their catchment areas, while other schools...
by Agency Reporter | Sep 4, 2024 | Briefing
IN JANUARY this year, the Women’s Budget Group (WBG) launched a six-month trial reducing its full-time working hours to 30 per week without loss of pay. This shorter working week has now become a permanent change, reflecting the WBG’s commitment to align its...
