Literacy news
Literacy news covers the latest news from the media and other sources, as well as updates on NLT activity. The most recent headlines are listed below and you can browse archived news by moving through the page numbers at the bottom of the page.
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NLT Campaigns news stories:
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17May2011Lord Boswell: Literacy is a moral issue
The minister formerly responsible for adult learning emphasises the importance of literacy.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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11May2011New study reveals less educated people 'will age faster'
The study, which looked at 400 men and women, says people with fewer qualifications are prone to age more quickly.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Sep2010National Literacy Trust event at Liberal Democrat Conference today
The National Literacy Trust in association with Starbucks is hosting a lively panel debate event this evening (21 September) over some complimentary coffee and pastries at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Jun2010Starbucks and Walker Books support National Literacy Trust campaign with free books
To celebrate the launch of the National Literacy Trust’s new Tell Me a Story campaign, Starbucks is giving its Starbucks Cardholders the opportunity to win one of ten prizes of a £1000 book hamper for their local primary school, and a £150 book voucher fo
Posted by Anna Jones
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01Jun2010Tell Me a Story…
The National Literacy Trust is launching a new campaign to highlight the importance of sharing stories together as a family on Family Week Story Time (2 June) during National Family Week.
Posted by Anna Jones
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26May2010National Literacy Trust research reveals more young people own a mobile phone than a book
New research published today (Wednesday 26 May 2010) reveals that 86% of young people in the UK own a mobile phone, while only 73% have books of their own.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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07May2010UK general election results in hung parliament
As predicted by many commentators the UK general election has resulted in a hung parliament. Although some constituencies are still to declare their results no one party will have more than the 326 seats required to form a majority government.
Posted by Anna Jones
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20Apr2010Scottish National Party launch their manifesto
The Scottish National Party (SNP) launched their manifesto in Glasgow this morning with leader Alex Salmond urging voters to “achieve a balanced parliament“.
Posted by Volunteer
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14Apr2010Liberal Democrats release election manifesto
The Liberal Democrat Party have released their 2010 General Election manifesto
Posted by George Dugdale
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13Apr2010Conservative Party launch election manifesto
The Conservative Party launch their election manifesto at Battersea power station
Posted by George Dugdale
