Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts Jeremy Hunt has not ruled out cutting income tax in the upcoming Autumn Statement, as he says economic growth was his priority.  The chancellor is finalising the government’s spending plans, which will be released on Wednesday. He will be looking to revive a stagnant economy and is considering reducing taxes on income, inheritance and businesses. Hunt told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme his…

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Ofsted ‘seen as toxic’ and schools should ‘self-evaluate’ instead, says inquiry An inquiry has said Ofsted inspectors should not be in classrooms and the whole system needs “a big change.” The Beyond Ofsted inquiry called for “transformational” alteration to school inspections.  The inquiry is being chaired by former schools minister Lord Jim Knight and funded by the National Education Union. The report recommended that schools should instead be responsible for their own improvement plans. Ofsted…

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Elementor #564841November 19, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Telegraph – PM deploys Whitehall officials to Rwanda as revolt grows Rishi Sunak is sending officials to Rwanda as he tries to fight off an escalating Tory rebellion over his small boats policy, according to the Sunday Telegraph.The Home Office officials out will help in delivering training and helping with casework – so that the government can press ahead with its…

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