New era of accountability to drive up standards for all children
Nearly 100,000 more pupils set to benefit from targeted support through expanded school improvement teams, driving up standards where it’s needed most. HM GovernmentSource
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Landmark NHS league tables launched to drive up standards
Patients will get better care and value from record investment in the NHS thanks to a pioneering new system of league tables being rolled out across England. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreOfsted confirms changes to education inspection and unveils new-look report cards
Today, Ofsted has set out a renewed approach to education inspection that will give parents better and more detailed information, is fairer on professionals, and – crucially – will help raise standards for all children. HM GovernmentSource
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Another Bank of England rate cut this year less likely given inflation fears and split vote – as it happened
Monetary Policy Committee has cut UK interest rates today, in a deeply split decision, but City pricing suggests another cut in 2025 is no longer fully priced in UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Analysis: Bank’s base rate gift signals wage rise
Read MoreTrump tariffs kick in; Bank of England likely to cut rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Dozens more countries face higher taxes on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariffs on semiconductors would be “devastating” for the Philippines, an industry leader has warned today. The
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Bank of England poised to cut interest rates
Quarter-point reduction expected, with City investors predicting a three-way split among rate setters • Business live – latest updates The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday despite a growing divide between its policymakers over the dangers to the economy from high inflation and
Read MoreBank of England poised to cut interest rates on Thursday
Quarter-point reduction expected, with City investors predicting a three-way split among rate setters The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday despite a growing divide between its policymakers over the dangers to the economy from high inflation and rising unemployment. In a development that
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UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace in four years over summer, Bank of England finds
Companies say increase in employer national insurance contributions has forced them to cut jobs and raise prices UK businesses cut jobs at the fastest pace in four years over the summer, according to a Bank of England survey highlighting the impact from tax rises on employers. The monthly
Read MoreUN Human Rights Council 60: Core Group Statement on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka
Core Group Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreUN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. HM GovernmentSource
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