General Secretary Larry Flanagan spoke at a recent anti-austerity protest in Glasgow and wrote recently: "Austerity has an impact on our schools. The link between poverty and educational attainment is clear so it should come as no surprise that an increase in poverty in our society appears to be reflected in attainment in our schools." However, the EIS is now facing questions about the use of its own resources. According to the union's latest accounts, 54,580 members paid around £5.5m in contributions Read more [...]

Artists from around the county have been showing off their work at the Bucks Open Studios, which came to a close at the weekend. The fortnight-long event saw artists working in a variety of media open up their workshops and homes to the public to show off what they have been working on. One of the biggest events of the fortnight took place at Marlow Place, where ten artists exhibited their portfolios. Many of them were inspired to take part Read more [...]

Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Owen Smith has called on the UK Government and the Welsh Rugby Union to protect a “national birthright” and ensure the Six Nations is kept on free-to-air television. The Pontypridd MP has written to all 18 members of the WRU’s board of directors and sports minister Tracey Crouch. In his letter to Ms Crouch he calls on the Government to make the Six Nations a “Group A listed event” so that full live free-to-view coverage will be protected. Mr Smith said: Read more [...]