Women's Budget Group Welcomes Pensions Commission Focus on Gender Pension Gap
Women's Budget Group Welcomes Pensions Commission Focus on Gender Pension Gap The Women's Budget Group has welcomed the findings of the Pensions Commission's Interim...
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King's Fund responds to Baroness Casey's Health and Social Care Select Committee appearance
Responding to Baroness Casey's appearance at the Health and Social Care Select Committee, Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive at The King's Fund, said: 'It was...
Computer scientists to unveil 'sense check' for AI robots at prestigious conference
Issued by University of Leicester press office Computer scientists to unveil ‘sense check’ for AI robots at prestigious conference - New research can determine...
University hosts prestigious ophthalmic genetics conference
2026 University hosts prestigious ophthalmic genetics conference O... Press release issued by University of Leicester press office 24 June 2026 University hosts prestigious ophthalmic...
Conversion practices ban draft Bill published - Embargo 9.30am 25/06 AFTER MINISTER ANNOUNCEMENT
EMBARGO - After Minister for Equalities Olivia Bailey announces legislation - expected 9.30am The long-awaited draft Bill to ban conversion practices in England and...
Edge News June 2026
Edge partnered with FE News at the Breaking Barriers Collective on 2June 2026. It was attended by skills and education sector leaders who discussed...
Former Mayor donates funds to children’s hospice
The former Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Dr Matt Lamb, has handed over a cheque for £15,648 to his chosen charity. During his year in...
Mansfield MP calls for judge-led inquiry as damning Ockenden report exposes NUH maternity failures
Steve Yemm, Labour MP for Mansfield, is calling for a judge-led public inquiry into the maternity scandal at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust ahead...
AIC welcomes launch of Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the Government’s launch of the Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future, highlighting the importance of providing long-term...
Industrial action at St Cuthbert's RC High School after an agreement was reached
The breakthrough follows talks facilitated by ACAS on 19 June, which resulted in the Trust agreeing to pause proposed staffing restructuring plans. Under the...
BPS Phase 3C Contractor and LEAP signs at 50 Electric Boulevard
Battersea Power Station are pleased to have made two significant announcements in the past 24 hours; Sisk has been appointed as main contractor for...
Labour MP's Golden Haddock Award Crowns New Cleethorpes Chippy as Local Favourite
A fish and chip shop that opened just seven weeks ago has been named the winner of the inaugural Golden Haddock Award, a competition...
Labour Council Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Brighton & Hove Seafront
Labour-run Brighton & Hove City Council has launched an ambitious new Seafront Investment Prospectus aimed at transforming Brighton & Hove's waterfront into a world-class...
Private capital continues to outperform public markets over the long term
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 00.01 WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2026 London, 24 June 2026: New data from UK Private Capital and PwC shows that private capital...
Leicester expert in inclusive design recognised in Top 50 Women in Engineering awards
Issued by University of Leicester press office Leicester expert in inclusive design recognised in Top 50 Women in Engineering awards - Accolade for Dr...
Over €2 million EU funding for Leicester scientists to explore the giant planets with JWST
Issued by University of Leicester press office Issue date: 23 June 2026 Over €2 million EU funding for Leicester scientists to explore the giant...
ARAG joins ABI membership
ARAG, a leading provider of legal expenses insurance and assistance solutions, has joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI), strengthening the collective voice of...
Miliband Speech - Next PM Must Stick to Net Zero
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said: "The government's long-term policy commitments on clean energy are one...
Strong foundations laid for Combined Authority - Cheshire East Labour Group Press Release
Labour: “Strong foundations laid” as Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority backs investment, transparency and partnership working Labour representatives have welcomed the outcomes of yesterday’s...
Town Investment Plan delivers £53m investment to Worcester
Worcester City Council has led the delivery of a £53 million capital investment programme, through its Town Investment Plan, supporting skills training in the...
Labour leadership: Usdaw's NEC endorses Andy Burnham for leader of the Labour Party
Labour leadership: Usdaw’s NEC endorses Andy Burnham for leader of the Labour Party The National Executive Council of the retail trade union Usdaw has...
Heatwave: Usdaw urges employers to keep workers safe as temperatures rise and calls for a maximum workplace temperature
measures to keep workers safe and work with trade union health and safety reps to provide substantial measures to mitigate the risks. No-one should...
Leicester psychologist's personal experience with Huntington's disease inspires new book
2026 Leicester psychologist’s personal experience with Huntington’s diseas... Press release issued by University of Leicester press office 22 June 2026 Leicester psychologist’s personal experience...
Paul Waugh Leads Cross-Party Call for Tougher Action on Drug Paraphernalia Marketed Like Children's Sweets
Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale, Paul Waugh, is leading a group of MPs calling for tougher powers to tackle the sale of drug...
Worcester bin collections to start early this week
News alert Bin crews in Worcester will be starting work an hour early all week, so we are asking people to ensure their bins...