New UK Government Covid testing site opens in Arbroath

The UK Government has opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Fleming House Car Park in Arbroath



Detailed guide: Fresh fruit and vegetable marketing standards from 1 January 2021

Advice for fruit and vegetable importers, packers, distributors and retailers on the changes to the marketing standards from 1 January 2021.




Letter from Glenys Stacey to Gavin Williamson, 2 December 2020

Ofqual’s Chief Regulator responds to The Secretary of State for Education about the package of measures for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications in 2021.



HMCTS online event, 2 Dec 2020: An update on recovery in the civil, family and tribunals jurisdictions

This event provided an update on our recovery plans and progress in the civil, family and tribunals jurisdictions, and the unique challenges they are all facing.

Speakers included:

  • Ben Burke-Davies, Senior Project Manager, CFT Recovery
  • Simon Vowles, Deputy Director, Civil
  • Adam Lennon, Deputy Director, Family
  • Daniel Flury, Deputy Director, Tribunals
  • Will Breame, Senior Project Manager, HMCTS COVID-19 response team

HMCTS webinar: An update on recovery in the civil, family and tribunals jurisdictions

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Letter from Gavin Williamson to Glenys Stacey

On 2 December 2020, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Secretary of State for Education sent a letter to Dame Glenys Stacey, Ofqual’s Acting Chief Regulator. This letter details the overall package of measures for GCSE, AS and A levels, vocational and technical qualifications and other general qualifications in 2021.