What has Alex Burghart been up to today?
Alex Burghart is MP for Brentwood and Ongar and a member of the Conservative party.
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Great to see the Turing Program 2nd year is set to take off, giving students the chance to study and work abroad ✈️
🧑🏽🦱 20,000 disadvantaged students (52%)
🌍 Over 150 global destinations
💰 £105m funding for placements
Well done @nadhimzahawi @alexburghart @michelledonelan https://twitter.com/educationgovuk/status/1543112237841371139
“I met new people and gained more confidence.”
Our Turing Scheme helped students at New Bridge College, Oldham, to visit Ridgewood High School and @Apple in Chicago.
The second year of the scheme will enable even more young people to work or study around the globe 🌍
Delighted to announce the results of our new Turing Scheme:
🌍 Nearly 40k young ppl from all parts of the UK will get a chance to travel to another country to work / study
🌏 Around 20k disadvantaged young ppl will travel abroad, many for the first time
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-disadvantaged-students-than-ever-will-work-or-study-around-the-globe-through-the-governments-turing-scheme
All GCSE, AS, A level and VTQ exams have now been completed 🎉💯🙌🏽
Thank you to everyone involved following the two years of disruption we have previously faced.
🇬🇧 We’ve met our NATO target and now we’ll go further.
🇬🇧 Defence spending helps protect the UK, our allies and creates local jobs.
Thank you @alexburghart for joining us at our reception and speaking to guests about the importance of diverse choices for young people as they leave school. Everyone should have the opportunity to do something amazing with their talents 💥 https://twitter.com/alexburghart/status/1542589408318300160
Thanks to the @talent_foundry for inviting me to speak at their event in the Lords this evening
Great work helping young people to develop the confidence for the next step in life - particularly #apprenticeships!
@educationgovuk #skillsforlife https://twitter.com/annmroz/status/1542573690562527239
Did you know we have a Brentwood Museum? 🤔
The Brentwood Museum Society was founded in 1977. Find it at Cemetery Lodge, Lorne Road, Brentwood CM14 5HH.
We're going to visit the Museum soon, but you in the meantime, take a look at http://www.brentwoodmuseum.org.uk/
Thank you to our friends and partners for joining us at the @talent_foundry annual reception at @UKHouseofLords. Great to hear from @alexburghart on how #apprenticeships can open up choices to young people
Thanks to the @talent_foundry for inviting me to speak at their event in the Lords this evening
Great work helping young people to develop the confidence for the next step in life - particularly #apprenticeships!
@educationgovuk #skillsforlife
@alexburghart speaking in support of the work of the wonderful Talent Foundry in the House of Lords
25 years ago we made a promise to the people of Hong Kong.
We intend to keep it.
Carbon capture tech could help create 50,000 British jobs this decade.
Today I met 20 companies to discuss how we can get money into the UK to kick-start this nascent industry.
The opportunities are huge - jobs, growth, industrial competitiveness and tech exports 🇬🇧
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We are leading the way in providing vital military assistance to Ukraine.
This announcement brings the total UK military support since the outbreak of war to £2.3 billion, more than any country other than the United States. https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1542437216089251840
The UK will provide an additional £1 billion of military support to Ukraine.
This will go towards capabilities including sophisticated air defence systems, innovative new electronic warfare equipment and vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers. 🇺🇦
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine
👷♀️ In less than six months, we've helped 505,000 people secure a job.
Work is the best way to help people deal with global cost of living pressures.
The UK will provide an additional £1 billion of military support to Ukraine.
This will go towards capabilities including sophisticated air defence systems, innovative new electronic warfare equipment and vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers. 🇺🇦
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine
New: Our plan to unlock export markets worth £20bn+ by resolving a hit list of ~100 priority trade barriers 🚧
It will:
🇬🇧 allow UK exports to reach hundreds of millions of new customers
💷 create opportunities across sectors
🔧 support UK jobs
More:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bonfire-of-the-barriers-to-unlock-new-export-markets-worth-tens-of-billions
(1/4) We need to do some mythbusting about the false claims that Government's quality proposals are behind Eng Lit course changes at @SheffieldHallam
This is fake news. The English courses at Hallam have outcome metrics well above the proposed minimums.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-changes-at-sheffield-hallam-had-nothing-to-do-with-this-governments-proposals-0p0v9p7gc
Over the next ten years the threats around us are only going to grow.
That's why we are investing in our defence.
Congratulations to the top ten Apprenticeship Employers for 2022! Special mention for @BritishArmy in first place! These employers have done the most to provide quality #apprenticeship opportunities over the last 12 months. Let's give them a round of applause! #TopAppsEmployers
Minister @alexburghart wants to hear from training providers the reasons why apprentices don't complete their programmes & will launch "a new exit feedback tool for non-completing apprentices, to give a richer understanding of the reasons". Item 3 here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-update-29-june-2022/esfa-update-further-education-29-june-2022
👍🏻 to the @BritishArmy for topping the #TopAppsEmployers 💂🏻💂🏻💂🏻
👍🏻 to all those in this year’s Top 100 #Apprenticeship Employers
Great to see so many #SMEs leading our #SkillsRevolution!🚀🚀🚀
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/top-apprenticeship-employers-for-2022-announced
@educationgovuk
United, #WeAreNATO.
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Global battle against inflation 👇🏾 https://twitter.com/fwred/status/1542041418599915521
🇪🇸 Inflation numbers still all over the place. Energy of course, but core inflation just rose to 5.5% in Spain.
Over the coming years, the UK will require a steady supply of critical minerals for a wide range of tech.
To protect our national security, it is vital we develop domestic supply chains and partner with like-minded allies.
Our upcoming Critical Minerals Strategy will say more. https://twitter.com/Nus_Ghani/status/1541765646664536065
At @CommonsBEIS today, I asked @KwasiKwarteng about the government’s plans for accessing critical minerals 👇🏽
Fantastic news as we kick off the NATO Summit.
Sweden and Finland's membership will make our brilliant alliance stronger and safer. https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1541852496162951170
NATO: Turkey agrees to back Finland and Sweden's bid to join alliance http://news.sky.com/story/nato-turkey-agrees-to-back-finland-and-swedens-bid-to-join-alliance-12642100
(1/3) Humanities matter. As a history graduate myself, I know of their potential to open minds and transform lives.
The English courses at @SheffieldHallam have positive outcomes that are well above the OfS's proposed minimum thresholds.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/closing-our-english-literature-degree-not-attack-humanities
Congratulations!
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#earnlearnachieve #tlevels #apprenticeships
Today marks the final day of GCSE, AS and A Level exams! 🎉
Congratulations to all students who sat exams and assessments, we're wishing you the very best of luck with your results.
This evasion from @UKLabour is ridiculous. We deserve answers. Do they support inflation-busting pay rises? If so, do they accept the inflationary effects? How do they propose to pay for them? And why do they refuse to condemn strikes causing massive disruption to the public? https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1541687824612835330
.@KayBurley: Would you support a doctor's strike?
Labour's @TulipSiddiq says she "supports a situation where we pay people properly", adding govt needs to meet with unions and doctors to decide a pay rise.
Read more: https://trib.al/92SnloF
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Levelling Up isn’t some abstract theory - thanks to this Government, it’s happening at pace ⬇️ https://twitter.com/BenHouchen/status/1541504570790125571
Redcar Coke Ovens coming down🏭
As we come towards the end of the demolition at Teesworks in the coming months,we now see a new skyline emerge from the old as our future starts to take shape
In the coming weeks we’ll see construction start,taking the place of our old industries
Deadline extended to 1st July! https://twitter.com/DiscoverBwd/status/1538778677906968577
Nominations for the Brentwood Open People's Choice Award close on 24 June 🚨
This category has been created for the 2022 Brentwood Business Awards, organised by @BwdChamber with Headline Sponsor, @PinneyTalfourd and Media Partner, @phoenixfm.
Nominate➡️ http://www.facebook.com/groups/Brentwoodopen
Promote your business at the 6th annual Brentwood Business Showcase on 5 October 2022!
Exhibitor and visitor registration is now open, for more information visit: https://www.brentwoodbusinessshowcase.co.uk
Contact your child’s school to learn more about tutoring and if your child is eligible.
Breaking: Skills minister @alexburghart has set a new 'ambitious' target for an overall 67% achievement rate on apprenticeship standards by 2025.
He also announced a new exit feedback tool for drop-outs at #AELPNC22
https://feweek.co.uk/burghart-sets-ambitious-apprentice-achievement-rate-target-and-announces-feedback-tool-drop-outs/
We must end Putin's stranglehold on grain which drives up global food prices, deprives Ukraine of revenue and puts millions at risk of starvation.
We will work with partners to end Russia's grain blockade and with Ukraine to repair vital railways.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-to-tell-g7-leaders-we-must-end-putins-stranglehold-on-food-prices
Thanks for having me! Looking forward to working together to drive up completions @aelpuk @janehickieaelp @nichola_hay @educationgovuk #apprenticeships
Fantastic to have @alexburghart join us at @AELPUK #AELPNC22 today - he sets an “ambitious and stretching new target” to shift the achievement rate to 67% by 2025 #Apprenticeships 1/2
Now is not the time to give up on Ukraine, they need the support and resolve of the @G7 more than ever.
The UK will continue to back Ukraine every step of the way, because we know that their security is our security, and their freedom is our freedom.
The measures we have announced today will directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine.
We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding. The UK and our allies are doing just that. https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1540998877825859584
Sanctions update:
New Russian gold will no longer be allowed to be exported to the UK, US, Japan and Canada – targeting Putin’s war machine.
UK import restrictions now apply to over £13.5 billion of Russian exports.
Ukraine can win and it will win.
But they need our backing to do so. Now is not the time to give up on Ukraine.
The UK will continue to back Ukraine every step of the way.
All children should have the opportunity to enjoy music and sports at school ⚽🏸🎻🎤
We're helping more schools like @ThealeGreen to provide an enriching curriculum that inspires young people to be active and love music 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
It’s the final push! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Almost all exam papers and assessments for GCSE, AS, A level and VTQs have now taken place ✅🎉
Here are the latest figures 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Our unique Commonwealth family is bound by our shared values and commitment to tackle today’s global challenges together.
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COVID-19 jab saved 20 million lives in its first year, study suggests http://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-jab-saved-20-million-lives-in-its-first-year-study-suggests-12639430
Today is International Women in Engineering Day 👩🏽🔬👩💻
We need more women like Nabilah, Sophie and the other fantastic undergraduate engineers I met today at the @Dyson Institute, to look to careers in engineering 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
#INWED22
Terrific visit to @LDEUTC to meet with their team and the excellent employers with whom they’re partnering @educationgovuk
Our CEO Simon Connell and Chairman Lord Baker are visiting @LDEUTC today with the Skills Minister @alexburghart, meeting the students and hearing about their work.
#UTCvisits #thinkUTC #schoolbutdifferent
@educationgovuk
Delighted to meet @NikkiHaley in Westminster today. She is a true friend of the UK and defender of western values 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Totally agree - fantastic to see DFE fighting back against this act of vandalism https://twitter.com/nadhimzahawi/status/1539882196118511620
Larkin and Owen are two of our finest poets. Removing their work from the curriculum is cultural vandalism.
Their work must be passed on to future generations - as it was to me. I will be speaking to the exam board to make this clear.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gcse-removes-wilfred-owen-and-larkin-in-diversity-push-9s5d788ld
As a teenager improving my grasp of the English language, Larkin’s poems taught me so much about my new home.
We must not deny future students the chance to make a similarly powerful connection with a great British author, or miss out on the joy of knowing his work.
Today, I will table legislation that will give employers the freedom to recruit skilled, temporary staff to plug vital roles during strike action.
This new law will help protect the British public from future disruption caused by militant trade unions👇🏿
http://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-acts-to-make-it-easier-for-businesses-to-use-temporary-staff-to-help-ease-disruptions-caused-by-strike-action