64 h. ago Poorer pupils ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs, charity warns

A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.

Events

6 d. ago £600 million injected to extend support for poorer children during school holidays

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is being extended for three more years

Economics

6 d. ago Scheme offering free meals and activities to poorer pupils in holidays extended

It comes as working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours of funded childcare a week for children older than nine months from Monday.

Politics

7 d. ago More than West Lothian 1,000 students join personal safety courses

The course builds on the successful West Drive scheme but offered practical advice on other issues they could face as they embarked on their last year in school.

Politics

2 w. ago Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter

Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper’s loyalty cardThe grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card.The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago 13 car models added to list that qualify for new £1500 discount

The UK Government has announced that 13 new electric vehicles will be eligible for the Electric Car Grant scheme, which offers a £1,500 discount on the purchase of a new electric car

Economics