Hardline union bosses are bringing the teaching profession ‘into disrepute’ by opposing the reopening of all schools next month, a former Government education adviser claimed last night. Nine organisations representing most teachers and headteachers in England have united to brand plans to reopen primary and secondary schools from March 8 ‘reckless’. Instead of the so-called … Read more
Downing Street denies Chris Whitty felt ‘very unhappy’ about plans for a ‘big bang’ reopening of schools on March 8 Downing Street knocked down claims Chris Whitty worried about a full return Boris Johnson made it clear he wants ten million schoolchildren back March 8 Education sources told The Guardian Mr Whitty was ‘very unhappy’ … Read more
Rapid Covid-19 tests could be the key to reopening theatres, pubs and clubs as Boris Johnson eyes plan to get Britain moving again Boris Johnson described nightclubs and theatres as ‘toughest nut to crack’ He highlighted those places had not been able to reopen last year Mr Johnson offered hope mass vaccination could help them … Read more
The tourism sector in Wales could start to reopen by Easter if cases keep falling, Mark Drakeford said today. The First Minister struck the optimistic tone as he revealed that the nation has completed its vaccine rollout to the four most vulnerable groups. The comments will increase pressure for Boris Johnson‘s ‘roadmap’ on February 22 … Read more
The spreading success of the Covid vaccine remains a source of inspiration and hope. The sight of civilisation mobilising all its might in the cause of life and health – instead of, as so often, for war or conflict – is a moving one from which we can all draw many lessons. And it is … Read more
Boris Johnson is being ‘overcautious’ by sticking to his plan to reopen schools in England on March 8 at the earliest, Government scientific advisers have claimed. Some of the experts advising ministers believe ‘there really isn’t a case for keeping all kids off until March 8’ due to the success of the vaccination drive and … Read more
Boris Johnson was coming under increasing pressure to speed up the reopening of English schools today as Wales confirmed its intention to restart some primary classes after the February half term. Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething confirmed that some of the youngest age groups would go back to school from February 22 under a similar … Read more
For the people of the Blyth Valley, it’s payback time. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a £34million fund to start to reinstate the passenger rail line between Newcastle and Ashington. This is seen by many as a reward for being the first constituency to breach the ‘red wall’ of seats extending across the Midlands … Read more
Tony Awards finally firm up plans for their postponed 2020 show and will air ‘sometime around Broadway’s eventual reopening’ By Caitlyn Becker For Dailymail.com Published: 21:38 GMT, 29 January 2021 | Updated: 21:38 GMT, 29 January 2021 The 2020 Tony Awards will finally happen after being postponed indefinitely. While an exact date is yet to … Read more
Children in years that should have sat exams this year could lead the way back to class in a phased reopening of schools after half-term. Under plans being considered, pupils who will be teacher-assessed for A-Levels and GCSEs this year after exams were cancelled could head back first along with years one and six in … Read more