According to report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies, the pandemic could cause children to lose at least half a year of normal, in person schooling, which implies a loss in earnings in the long run.

Labour is calling for the government to set out a “credible plan” to reopen schools, warning that setting out a date for when pupils are hoped to be back in school with no plan to deliver is not good enough.

In a new survey by Ipsos MORI, 46% of Britons believe teachers and nursery workers should be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, after current prioritised groups.

The CMA has cautioned companies supplying goods and services to disabled university students, following concerns that there may have been price-fixing.

Schools in Northern Ireland will continue to be closed to most pupils and provide remote learning until at least 5 March.

A further £10m has also been allocated to universities and colleges for income lost in providing rent rebates.

51% of parents in the UK are concerned about their children’s lack of social time with friends because of school closures.

Following the announcement that schools will remain closed to most until 8 March, Boris Johnson has committed to providing a further £300m of new money for tutoring.

Addressing the Commons, Boris Johnson confirmed pupils will not be returning to the classroom after the February half-term.

Yew Tree Community School in Oldham has said it will withdraw places for pupils that have told teachers they are breaking Covid lockdown rules by visiting people outside their household.

The Education Policy Institute (EPI) and The Prince’s Trust have published a major study on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Joint statement from Welsh and Scottish governments confirms work will continue to secure the benefits of the programme

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