University of Worcester welcomes support for trainee teachers Thursday, 14 October, 2021 The University of Worcester has welcomed news from the Government of additional bursaries for trainee teachers. Robin Walker MP, Worcester's MP who was recently appointed as Minister of State in the Department for Education, announced this week that new trainee teachers can get bursaries of up to £24,000 and existing teachers in all state schools can access free courses to develop their skills... Local News
Nearly £1 million of government money will help transform Shrub Hill area 13th October 2021 A government fund to help local authorities develop brownfield sites into housing for local people will benefit Worcester as £985,000 has been allocated to... Local News
Offenders to help improve local area with 'Community Payback' 5th October 2021 Up to £93 million extra will be invested over the next 3 years to increase the community work undertaken by offenders to around 8 million hours per year. The... Local News
£500 million to support jobs and increase incomes for the lowest paid 4th October 2021 The government has today pledged over £500 million to support hundreds of thousands of people into jobs announced. Under the plans workers leaving the furlough... Articles
Vaccines still at the front line as government sets out Covid Winter Plan 14th September 2021 The Prime Minister has today set out the government’s autumn and winter plan for managing Covid at a press conference. The government’s autumn and winter plan... Westminster News
Worcester residents encouraged to pick up tennis rackets after Raducanu win 13th September 2021 Robin Walker has congratulated British tennis hero Emma Raducanu following her historic US Open win over the weekend and called on residents in Worcester to... Local News
Campaign launched to help improve fitness following pandemic 10th September 2021 Public Health England has launched ‘Better Health’, a new campaign to help improve physical and mental health across the country. Better Health encourages... Local NewsWestminster News
Relief for Worcester families as pet thieves to receive tougher punishment 9th September 2021 Pet Theft is set to become a criminal offence in Britain following a recommendation by the government’s Pet Theft Taskforce. At present animals are legally... Local NewsWestminster News
National Insurance Levy will boost health and social care 8th September 2021 The government has announced that it plans to invest £36 billion into the National Health Service over the next three years which will help address a backlog of... Westminster News
Government offers helping hand to first time buyers 31st August 2021 Worcester residents will receive a helping hand to get onto the housing ladder following the announcement of a multi-billion-pound government plan to build more... Local News
