Exams could be held in public buildings in 2021 if social distancing is required

A-level and GCSE students could sit their exams in public buildings next summer if social distancing is required in local communities, the Education Secretary has suggested. Gavin Williamson said a “reserve set” of exam papers may be introduced next year if pupils are unable to sit a test on a given day if they are... Read More

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June 30, 2020

Primate of All-Ireland hails ‘day of joy’ as worshippers return to church

The Primate of All-Ireland has hailed a day of joy as worshippers returned to church services for the first time in 15 weeks. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, paid tribute to healthcare workers who tirelessly served the sick and parishioners who volunteered to carry groceries and other essentials to those living alone. He celebrated... Read More

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June 29, 2020

Rohingya refugees threatened by pandemic, Caritas warns

Flimsy shelters and inadequate space in Bangladeshi refugee camps amid the Covid-19 pandemic have compounded the sufferings of the already beleaguered Rohingya community, a representative of Caritas said. “One of the key measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic is social distancing. But if you live in a refugee camp, you don’t have... Read More

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June 13, 2020

Cultural, sporting and hospitality sector must have support until social restrictions are removed, says Catholic MP

It is ‘vital’ that organisations within the cultural, sporting and hospitality sectors receive support they need to survive until social distancing restrictions are removed, Catholic politician Damian Collins has said. The former Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee chair acknowledged that over the last couple of months the Government has delivered an ‘unprecedented and... Read More

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Exams could be held in public buildings in 2021 if social distancing is required

Primate of All-Ireland hails ‘day of joy’ as worshippers return to church

Rohingya refugees threatened by pandemic, Caritas warns

Cultural, sporting and hospitality sector must have support until social restrictions are removed, says Catholic MP

Catholic headteacher warns politicians social distancing may not be possible in schools

Exams could be held in public buildings in 2021 if social distancing is required

Primate of All-Ireland hails ‘day of joy’ as worshippers return to church

Rohingya refugees threatened by pandemic, Caritas warns

Cultural, sporting and hospitality sector must have support until social restrictions are removed, says Catholic MP

Catholic headteacher warns politicians social distancing may not be possible in schools

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