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Hardworking pupils deserve better than this 'computer says no' approach to standardisation 
Hardworking pupils deserve better than this 'computer says no' approach to standardisation 
Education
By Robert Halfon MP
All young people should get the grades they have worked so hard for. But the current system for awarding and moderating results risks discriminating against young people from disadvantaged backgrounds – and could result in a huge social injustice
World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos Member content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Increased tree planting will benefit the environment and the economy Member content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Increased tree planting will benefit the environment and the economy
We don't need a 'world beating' test and trace system, we just need a working one
Health
By Kate Hollern MP
We don't need a 'world beating' test and trace system, we just need a working one
Planning reform must protect green spaces, not give a blank cheque to developers
Communities
By Caroline Lucas MP
Planning reform must protect green spaces, not give a blank cheque to developers
What does the Government’s active travel strategy mean for the future of local transport policy?
Transport
By Dods Monitoring
What does the Government’s active travel strategy mean for the future of local transport policy?
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17:46
12 Aug
Gavin Williamson apologises for ‘disruption’ to summer exams as he defends ‘credible’ grade estimate system
16:02
12 Aug
Exam regulator ‘working urgently’ on A-Level appeal rules as Government accused of ‘panicked and chaotic response’ to results row
14:07
12 Aug
Government must ‘start answering questions’ after coronavirus 'double whammy' of most deaths and biggest recession, say Labour
07:06
12 Aug
Rishi Sunak says ‘hard times are here’ as UK plunged into ‘record’ recession with 20% GDP drop
06:58
12 Aug
Priti Patel in row with ‘junk food’ Ben and Jerry’s after attack on her stance over migrant crossings
06:37
12 Aug
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
06:00
12 Aug
NHS bosses warn mental staff facing ‘burnout’ amid coronavirus pandemic
06:00
12 Aug
Political parties and activists will be forced to include 'digital imprints' on all online ads in disinformation crackdown
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'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off
Political parties
By John Johnston
'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off
Languishing in the polls after their third disastrous general election defeat in a row, the Liberal Democrats are once again looking for a new leader. John Johnston speaks to hopefuls Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran, plus a host of party insiders, about plans to revive Lib Dem fortunes.
Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur
Coronavirus
By Maria Eagle MP
Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur
The Government must end our association with fur-producing nations, not only for our moral standing, but for the protection of our health too.
Social media companies must wake up and stop their platforms from becoming safe places for hate
Culture
By Christine Jardine MP
Social media companies must wake up and stop their platforms from becoming safe places for hate
There has been an abject failure to clamp down on those who see social media platforms as an unfettered opportunity to abuse. When we are seeing a terrifying increase in antisemitism this cannot go on.
Could coronavirus trigger a corporate debt crisis?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Could coronavirus trigger a corporate debt crisis?
It is hard to see if TheCityUK’s new corporate recapitalisation proposals would benefit the public purse. Ultimately, it comes back to the old debate on whether to save failing companies or instead let the natural restructuring happen.
After the Twitter boycott, should the government do more to clamp down on social media hate speech? 
Culture
By Eleanor Langford
After the Twitter boycott, should the government do more to clamp down on social media hate speech? 
As MPs, journalists and concerned users boycott Twitter over its stance on hate speech, Eleanor Langford asks whether the Government can — and should — do more to regulate social media giants
The obesity strategy must focus on wellbeing and not shame people into losing weight
Health
By Caroline Nokes MP
The obesity strategy must focus on wellbeing and not shame people into losing weight
The population has a whole cannot afford for the Prime Minister’s new drive to fail, but we will have to find new ways to engage with individual mental wellbeing.
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
Coronavirus All
The coronavirus lockdown has underlined the need for tougher sentences for pet theft
Coronavirus
By Tom Hunt MP
The coronavirus lockdown has underlined the need for tougher sentences for pet theft
Public access to courtrooms matters - justice has to be seen to be done
Coronavirus
By Maria Eagle MP
Public access to courtrooms matters - justice has to be seen to be done
Brexit All
Business has been left in the dark over Northern Ireland’s future
Brexit
By Simon Hoare MP
Business has been left in the dark over Northern Ireland’s future
What the Covid-19 crisis taught us about food chain resilience and Brexit Commercial
Brexit
By Arla Foods UK
What the Covid-19 crisis taught us about food chain resilience and Brexit
Communities All
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Communities
By Lord Holmes
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme Member content
Communities
By Sellafield Ltd
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme
Culture All
Coronavirus has raised the stakes for online gambling reform, now government must act
Coronavirus
By Jeff Smith MP
Coronavirus has raised the stakes for online gambling reform, now government must act
Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not
Defence All
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Defence
By Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
Economy All
The Prime Minister should apologise for misleading child poverty statistics and take urgent action to support worried families
Education
By Kate Green MP
The Prime Minister should apologise for misleading child poverty statistics and take urgent action to support worried families
Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible
Coronavirus
By Ed Davey MP
Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible
Education All
Let’s open up opportunities in education to deliver the biggest boost for pupil-power in generations
Education
By John Penrose MP
Let’s open up opportunities in education to deliver the biggest boost for pupil-power in generations
Ministers urged to get tough with ‘unaccountable‘ social media giants to protect UK democracy from fake news
Education
By John Johnston
Ministers urged to get tough with ‘unaccountable‘ social media giants to protect UK democracy from fake news
Energy All
How the Covid-19 crisis has offered a glimpse into the future of energy Commercial
Coronavirus
By Smart Energy GB
How the Covid-19 crisis has offered a glimpse into the future of energy
To deliver Net Zero by 2050, the 2020s really have to be the decade of delivery Commercial
Coronavirus
By Energy Institute
To deliver Net Zero by 2050, the 2020s really have to be the decade of delivery
Environment All
Government leadership is needed for the water sector to decarbonise while reducing costs
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Government leadership is needed for the water sector to decarbonise while reducing costs
We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead
Environment
By Felicity Buchan MP
We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead
Foreign affairs All
Britain cannot continue to shy away from the atrocities inflicted on China’s Uighur population
Foreign affairs
By Yasmin Qureshi MP and Alistair Carmichael MP
Britain cannot continue to shy away from the atrocities inflicted on China’s Uighur population
The incarceration of the Uighurs is a nightmare we have a moral duty to end
Foreign affairs
By Nus Ghani MP and Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner
The incarceration of the Uighurs is a nightmare we have a moral duty to end
Health All
The Government’s obesity strategy is the beginning of the road, not the end
Health
By Mary Glindon MP
The Government’s obesity strategy is the beginning of the road, not the end
Providing effective, empathetic support will be essential in Boris Johnson's fight to tackle obesity Member content
Health
By Slimming World
Providing effective, empathetic support will be essential in Boris Johnson's fight to tackle obesity
Home affairs All
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
An Office of the Whistleblower is needed to ensure people who speak up are protected
Home affairs
By Mary Robinson MP
An Office of the Whistleblower is needed to ensure people who speak up are protected
Political parties All
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
‘I’d probably give him a B’ — new Tory voter from Boris Johnson campaign video on the PM’s tumultuous first year
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
‘I’d probably give him a B’ — new Tory voter from Boris Johnson campaign video on the PM’s tumultuous first year
Social affairs All
Older prisoners may be serving their time, but our jails aren't fit for the elderly
Social affairs
By Robert Neill MP
Older prisoners may be serving their time, but our jails aren't fit for the elderly
Martha Lane Fox interview: Why chairing the new Lords Covid-19 Committee was a 'no-brainer'
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Martha Lane Fox interview: Why chairing the new Lords Covid-19 Committee was a 'no-brainer'
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