DfE guidance on vocational contingencies published

Exams and other formal assessments will go ahead for vocational and technical qualifications and other general qualifications



Ofqual’s approach to grading exams and assessments in summer 2022 and autumn 2021

Ofqual’s approach to grading for GCSE, AS and A levels to be fair to students: a transition year in 2022.



G7 Finance Ministers meeting to discuss global tax reform

Chancellor Rishi Sunak chaired a virtual meeting with G7 finance ministers today (Wednesday) to discuss international tax reform.



Cotswold Water Park confirmed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest

Natural England’s decision means better protection for rare and endangered wild birds and plants that live in and by the lakes.



UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on Secretary General’s report on reprisals

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement outlining the UK’s concern at continued acts of reprisals outlined within the report.