Schools minister insists return still on for September

Govt considers support for Lebanon explosion

Minister Nick Gibb says the government is considering the level of support it will provide to Lebanon following the 'tragic' explosion in Beirut on Tuesday. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nick Gibb: ‘We want schools to return to normal’

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has said that the government’s desire for “schools to return to normal” means a “compulsory return” in September. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Gibb: 'We don't want any child to miss out on education'

Schools Minister Nick Gibb explained how the 1 billion pound government's catch-up fund will work to help children who have not been able to go to school due to the coronavirus lockdown. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Beirut Blast: Aerial Footage Shows Scale of Destruction

Aerial footage shows the devastating impact of a massive explosion that killed at least 100 people in Lebanon’s capital Beirut. Officials said the huge blast, caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, also injured more than 4,000. It has emerged that the chemical was stored unsafely in a warehouse near the city’s port, where the explosion occurred. Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said that “those responsible will pay the price for this disaster.” Authorities are still struggling to establish the full scale of the damage, as rescue efforts continue. Report by Avagninag. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nearly 8,000 people join 'Adopt a Hillsborough Teacher' group to buy supplies for local educators

Almost 8,000 people have joined the "Adopt a Hillsborough Teacher" Facebook group to buy school supplies for more than 250 local educators. Story: https://wfts.tv/39ZvCPK