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Scientists, unions and teachers concerned after data cut from Public Health England report ahead of shift on face masks

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) teams are under more administration pressure than ever with the raft of regulation and legislation such as McCloud, according to a Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) panel.

Council employees have been offered a pay increase of 1.50% from 1 April 2021. The National Employers, who negotiate pay on behalf of local authorities, made the offer to unions today. The three main trade unions - Unison, Unite and GMB - are expected to meet next week to decide whether to accept it or not. The move comes after the negotiating body the National Joint Council submitted a pay claim in February, calling for a 10% rise. The National Employers decided to wait until after the local elections had been completed before they responded. While the new offer falls far short of the unions...

Secondary school pupils in England will no longer be required to wear face masks in class from next week, the Government has confirmed. The decision to remove the requirement in secondary schools and colleges came as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that more indoor mixing will be allowed to take place from May 17. Pupils will no longer be advised to wear face coverings in schools and colleges from 17 May, as infection rates decrease and the vaccination roll-out covers most adults. All other protective measures such as 'bubbles', extra hygiene & social distancing will remain in place. M...

Boris Johnson announces face mask change in secondary schools as public urged to use 'caution' The Prime Minister has confirmed many restrictions will be lifted from May 17 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a change in the use of face masks for secondary school children. In a long-awaited Government briefing today, Mr Johnson announced secondary school pupils in England will no longer be required to wear masks in class from next week. The decision to remove the requirement in secondary schools and colleges came as Mr Johnson anno...