Pupils around the country have received the GCSE results that will allow them to move on to the next stages of their lives – with 76% of entries getting grades 9-4. Over 600,000 students will get their results today despite not having taken exams while schools and colleges were closed to stop the spread of […]
Over 35 million meals have been enjoyed by diners across the country in the first two weeks of the government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme. over 48,000 claims have been made by some of the 85,000 restaurants taking part in the scheme Data released today also shows that over 85,000 restaurants have […]
Over 2.7 million benefited from the first stage of the SEISS – with the government handing out £7.8 billion of grants to help them through the crisis. Those eligible will now be able to receive a second and final grant worth 70% of their average monthly trading profits, with the money set to land in […]
Schools have received Public Health England endorsed guidance on protective measures they should implement to be as safe as possible and reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus. Measures such as staggered break times, increased hygiene and handwashing, and children remaining in consistent groups will all contribute to minimising risks, while allowing schools to get […]
The Government has confirmed that all appeals of A and AS level and GCSE results will be free for schools and colleges following the implementation of the triple lock process that will ensure confidence and fairness in the results system this year, (Saturday 15 August). Despite the unprecedented circumstances, A level results on Thursday showed […]
New fines to be introduced for people hosting raves or other unlawful gatherings of more than 30 people The Government has announced a series of tough new enforcement measures targeting the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions. Fines for repeatedly not wearing face coverings where mandated will be significantly increased in the coming weeks, […]
The first report from the world’s largest home antibody testing programme tracking who has been infected by COVID-19 in England has today been published. The study tracked the spread of infection across England following the first peak of the pandemic. Over 100,000 volunteers tested themselves at home using a finger prick test between 20 June and 13 […]
With 7 out of the 10 Formula 1 (F1) teams choosing to base themselves in the UK, British technology and expertise competed against each other last Sunday at Silverstone, as the sport celebrated its 70th anniversary on the very circuit the Championship started in 1950. More Grand Prix cars are made in Britain than any […]
