A leading think tank has floated the option of bringing in more “consistent” rules governing academies. Continue reading
Think tank calls for more “consistent” academy contracts
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Monthly Archives: January 2016
£500m VC fund for start-ups
A Chinese technology and investment group is to launch a £500m London-based venture capital (VC) fund that will invest in UK and European tech start-ups that have the potential to become ‘unicorns’, or start-ups that reach a valuation of $1bn. Continue reading
Regional schools commissioners ‘lack accountability and transparency’
The chairman of Parliament’s Education Select Committee has warned that the current system of overseeing academies needs to be overhauled. Continue reading
SMEs concerned over financial impact of EU referendum
A recent study shows that three-quarters of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fear the damage that could be done to their business caused by the volatility in the exchange rate associated with an EU referendum. Continue reading
Competition for start-ups to help solve retail challenges
Earlier this month the Government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, launched a search for new firms that can tackle five major digital challenges facing retailers in bid to encourage new ideas to drive “future retail”. Continue reading
Government releases financial help portal for schools and academies
The Government has released a new website to help give schools and academies additional guidance regarding their budgets, spending, and general financial management. Continue reading
Employers confused over pensions
Almost half the employers who will have to set up workplace pension schemes for their employees in the next two years are confused about their responsibilities, according to a recent survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Continue reading
More funding for tech start-ups
A recent study has found that venture capital (VC) funding for UK start-ups has increased by 70 per cent in the past year, reaching £2.46bn in 2015, although 63 per cent of this increase has been for tech firms in London, which raised £1.56bn. Continue reading
School puts digital initiative at the heart of its academy trust plan
An academy – which has set out radical plans for a new programme of digital learning – has had its proposals rubber-stamped by education chiefs. Continue reading
Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve saw record number of tax returns filed
According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the two most prominent dates of the festive season – 25th and 31st December – saw a record number of people submit their tax returns early. Continue reading
