© Crown copyright http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:23:23 GMT 10 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/DGFragmentsCode/images/printLogo.gif http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182568?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182568?cid=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT British students are working to create a shared vision of how governments should act to combat climate change. They will deliver their views to the government ahead of December's UN climate conference. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182190?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182190?cid=rss Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT Councils are looking for young people keen to follow in the footsteps of Alan Titchmarsh. Green-fingered young people who complete a Green Space Apprenticeship will gain the skills they need for full-time gardening work. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182121?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182121?cid=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:18:00 GMT The government has set out a new plan for the future of higher education in the UK. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182050?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182050?cid=rss Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:22:00 GMT A report on the issue of parents lying to win school places for their children has been published. The Chief Schools Adjudicator has recommended tougher punishments for parents who lie. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181961?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181961?cid=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:07:00 GMT A new competition, the GeoVation Awards Programme, asks people to invent new ways of using maps. Enter by 4 January, and you could win up to £10,000 to develop your idea. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181800?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181800?cid=rss Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:37:00 GMT A major change in careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) was unveiled today. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181779?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181779?cid=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:02:00 GMT The Justice Awards recognise excellent work across the Criminal Justice System. Among this year's winners are Steve Osbaldeston for 'Ozbox' and Amy Hillier for 'The Club'. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181764?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181764?cid=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:02:00 GMT Independent faith schools give pupils a strong sense of personal worth and help them understand the importance of being a good citizen, the education regulator has found. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181052?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181052?cid=rss Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT A new campaign has been launched to get more men to become primary school teachers. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180770?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180770?cid=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:42:00 GMT Graduates thinking about starting their own business will get a flying start as successful entrepreneurs offer advice to help them make it happen. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180380?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180380?cid=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:50:00 GMT Informal learning projects for people out of work or education are to start at stately homes, cinemas and other locations across England.