Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. Introduction This is a very important conference, at a critical time for the development of apprenticeship provision. It is gratifying to see apprenticeships on the news agenda regularly: whether as … read more
Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt MP said: The conviction and sentencing of Ahed Tamimi is emblematic of how the unresolved conflict is blighting the lives of a new generation, who should be growing up together in peace, but … read more
Updated: Added latest flu data. Latest update Seasonal flu levels remain elevated but have now peaked. The latest Public Health England (PHE) report published at 2pm today, Thursday 22 March 2018, shows that seasonal flu continues to circulate across the … read more
HMS Forth is the first of five state-of-the-art Royal Navy vessels designed for fishery protection, as well as counter-piracy, anti-smuggling, border patrol, counter terrorism and maritime defence duties. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: The Royal Navy has a proud tradition … read more
The Prime Minister has appointed Dame Shirley Pearce as a member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life following an open competition. Shirley has held senior executive and non-executive roles in higher education, health and policing. She is currently … read more