Saying iDo: Churches plan to allow witnesses to observe weddings virtually on mobile phone video calls under government proposals Officials are considering changes to law so small weddings can take place Move would be a boon to people with relative abroad who cannot fly to UK Reforms would allow witnesses to attend wedding ceremonies virtually … Read more
GCSE and A-Level pupils ‘will not be able to appeal against exam grades this year… and will be told to RE-SIT tests in the autumn if they are unhappy’ Exam regulator Ofqual propose to stop appeals against A-level and GCSE results Students will be graded by teachers after exams cancelled due to coronavirus Ofqual says … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe held a crucial conference call with Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Tuesday to formally decide a plan and … Read more
This morning, the Financial Conduct Authority announced proposals to try and help people struggling with their finances as a result of coronavirus. The proposals are subject to a quick-fire consultation and could come into force next Thursday. Banks have already brought in some measures themselves, but the FCA proposals seek to ensure that customers of … Read more