Crackdown on ‘postcode lottery’ over school absence fines Government says this will mean parents are not fined for absence in some areas and not in others. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Zahawi: Pupils not in strong academy trusts are missing out on life chances Nadhim Zahawi said trusts were better at “weathering the storm” of Covid than standalone schools. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Tories announce rise in infant free school meals funding - of just 7p per child Schools will be able to spend £2.41 per child on infant meals backdated to April, a rise of 7p - which was branded 'pathetic' by critics Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022
Children’s commissioner calls for 100% attendance in autumn term Rachel de Souza announces new drive for all children to attend school from first day of 2022 autumn term. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
£18m funding announced for free school meals for infants Nadhim Zahawi says move comes in response to rising costs. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Infant free school meals funding rises by just 7p a meal in England Campaigners says uplift falls way short of inflation and only applies to youngest pupils in school system The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022
Government appointments commissioner to run Sefton's Children's Services after Ofsted row The decision follows an Ofsted report which was highly critical of the local authority Liverpool Echo · Jun 14, 2022
Tory MP's wife buys second supermarket for £100m property portfolio as Brits face soaring food prices Nadhim Zahawi's wife has added a Co-op superstore to the pair's £100 million property empire. Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022
Tory minister's wife buys second supermarket as Brits face soaring food prices Nadhim Zahawi's wife has added a Co-op superstore to the couple's £100 million property empire Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022
Zahawi praises university ties with Europe as he meets Portugal’s president Mr Zahawi said collaboration between countries had never been more important. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
Government announces new 'free schools' and sixth forms for Greater Manchester Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Tameside will get a share of 75 new schools which will create 14,000 new places across England, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said Manchester Evening News · Jun 10, 2022
Education Secretary visits 'incredible' new home of Newcastle United Foundation and new schools in Northumberland Nadhim Zahawi was welcomed by trustee Shola Ameobi and senior management team at multi-million pound facility NUCASTLE and later visited Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle School in Northumberland Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022
Michael Gove says it was ‘mistake’ to say Boris Johnson would not be capable PM Levelling up secretary says PM ‘doing a good job’ and shares regrets about 2016 betrayal The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
Why do polling firms like YouGov tweak polls? Because they are scared of being wrong The pressure to avoid mistakes can force pollsters to second-guess themselves, just as YouGov did in 2017, says Peter Kellner, a former president of YouGov The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Pollster retracts claim about YouGov Chris Curtis apologised and said he was ‘happy to clarify the position and apologise to YouGov for any confusion caused’.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022 YouGov sat on 2017 poll as it was too positive on Labour, claims ex-employee Polling firm denies allegation it drew back from publishing some data showing Corbyn’s Labour doing wellUpdate: on 10 June 2022, Chris Curtis retracted his claim that the poll was suppressed
Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022 Pollster retracts claim YouGov withheld 'positive Labour polls' during 2017 election Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi co-founded YouGov in 2000 alongside Stephan Shakespeare who used to work for Jeffrey Archer. Mr Zahawi left the company in 2010 before the General Election.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 YouGov ‘banned’ release of 2017 leader debate poll because it was ‘too good for Labour’ Claim denied by YouGov, who says poll was pulled due to ‘skewed sample’
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022 YouGov denies suppressing 2017 poll as it was 'too positive about Labour' YouGov has denied claims it spiked a poll in the run-up to the General Election 2017 because it was "too positive about Labour".
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Which Conservatives could succeed UK's Johnson if he falls? British Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to narrowly win a no-confidence vote from his own Conservative Party, but the result dealt a heavy blow to his authority
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022 Operation Save Big Dog ramps up the day after the Boris music died From the delusional to purely transactional, MPs queued up with excuses for backing the PM
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022 ‘Massive majority’: Tory allies strive to put positive spin on Boris Johnson vote Backers play down large rebellion, hailing ‘third mandate’ and saying Ukraine leader is ‘punching the air’
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022 "Boris Johnson spent his life dodging scandals and it's now caught up with him" Boris Johnson has narrowly survived a no confidence vote after more than 40% of his own MPs voted to oust him, with the Labour leader branding the PM "unfit for the great office he holds"
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022 Tuesday briefing: Boris Johnson survives – but for how long? In today’s newsletter: Tory spinning has gone into overdrive after the prime minister emerged wounded from a no-confidence vote – but here is the truth behind the bluster
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Tory MPs demand cabinet cull after deeply wounded Boris Johnson scrapes through confidence vote ‘We’re going to bash on’: More than 40 per cent of Tory MPs vote to remove the prime minister in huge blow to his authority