The Latest Breaking News from James Cleverly

Minister forced to deny opposition claims of a ‘zombie Government’

Education Secretary James Cleverly claims ministers are still working as the cost of living squeeze continues

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022

‘Legitimate’ to consider overhaul of future Tory leadership elections – Cleverly

The Education Minister faced questions about whether the leadership contest was appropriate during the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Education Secretary James Cleverly refuses to admit own ‘awful’ A-Level grades

The Education Secretary has refused to admit his A-Level grades as they were “awful”.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022

A-level results: Plan was 'always' to bring down 'generous' grades, says cabinet minister

Overall marks are expected to be lower this year than they have been in the previous two, which saw an uplift as youngsters endured disrupted classes because of the Covid crisis

Daily Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-Levels results

Grades are expected to be lower than during the pandemic but higher than 2019.

Belfast Live · Aug 17, 2022

Education Secretary backs efforts to make university system fairer

Ucas has also taken into account data on free school meals – an indicator of disadvantage – in offers for the first time this year.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

UK ‘could face four day blackouts and gas cuts’ under ‘worst case scenario’ energy plan

Government insists it does not expect the scenario to happen despite concerns over supplies and soaring energy costs

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Liz Truss hints at cost of living U-turn as she could give Brits 'targeted help'

The Tory leadership hopeful pointedly refused to rule out cost-of-living payments - seconds after branding them “Gordon Brown style economics I don’t support”

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Energy boss calls for more government help for customers

It comes amid rising concerns that many households may face energy blackouts in the coming winter

Manchester Evening News · Aug 10, 2022