Act now to close the education gap — or our economy will pay the cost for years to come If there were ever any doubt about the full cost of closing schools, the answer is now clear. It is a vast price — and one that will have to be paid by the nation on both a human and a financial level for many, many years to come. Alongside the mounting national debt being [...]
DEBATE: Do we need tighter rules to prevent unpaid internships and improve social mobility? Do we need tighter rules to prevent unpaid internships and improve social mobility? Sir Peter Lampl, founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust, says YES. In many sectors, young people early in their career are expected to “pay their dues” by working in a series of unpaid internships. The experiences and contacts gained really do help [...]