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LPU all set to host Indian Science Congress 2024![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The 109th Indian Science Congress (ISC) will be held from January 3 to 5, 2024. ‘The Global Perspective on Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future’ will be the theme for the upcoming ISC event. Various diverse scientific sessions, plenary talks, and interactive workshops will be featured at the event.
‘Chippy’ Phillipson hits back at critics of Labour’s private school tax plans![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Bridget Phillipson hit back at critics of Labour's plans to strip private schools of tax exemptions. Shadow education secretary responded to reports in the Guardian from June, which suggested that officials at the Independent Schools Council (ISC) described Ms Phillipson as ‘very chippy’
Bridget Phillipson: Private schools group campaigning against Labour tax raid is arrogant![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Shadow education secretary uses conference speech to attack ISC. ISC is calling for Labour to rethink its planned tax raid on private schools. Labour MPs shunned private school head teachers at conference this week.
Is Keir Starmer now targeting the schools critical of his proposed VAT hike?![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Labour sent multiple legal requests for data to the Independent Schools Council. ISC represents 1,300 private schools and is one of the leading bodies campaigning against Labour's VAT policy. Labour wants to charge private schools VAT and scrap relief on business rates.
Government accepts China tried to recruit people with 'sensitive knowledge' from parliament![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sunak administration responds to report outlining China's approach to the UK. Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) published report in July warning about China's attempts to interfere in UK. But, after it responded, government was criticised for its "glacial" development of policy.
More steps needed to protect against Chinese...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ministers published their response to a landmark report on China by Parliament’s spy agency watchdog. Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) warned in its July report that Chinese intelligence targets the UK “prolifically and aggressively’
Inside the life of a football agent trying to do deals on Transfer Deadline Day![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Deadline Day is fast, with deals potentially appearing, changing, closing or collapsing within a matter of minutes. Nick Robinson is founder and managing director of sports agency International Sporting Consulting (ISC) ISC have handled a number of transfer deals over the years, including Sofiane Boufal's then record £16m deal to join Southampton back in 2016.
Black Sox stalwarts win double softball honours at big United States tournaments![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Cole Evans, Jerome Raemaki and Ben Enoka made the All-World First Team selection after helping the New York Gremlins win the International Softball Congress (ISC) tournament in Wisconsin. Evans, a shortstop, was named tournament MVP. The Black Sox beat the Czech Republic 3-1 at the 2022 World Cup.
Want To Study At Cambridge University? Check Application Process For Undergraduate Courses![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Over 11% of students at Cambridge are international students. The application for foreign students begins around July. Cambridge University will consider applicants who passed Class 12 board exams from CBSE or ISC, only for undergraduate courses.
Elders, programming suffering after Carry the Kettle First Nation's band money frozen | CBC News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Carry the Kettle First Nation lost control of its trust and source revenue assets from Indigenous Services Canada. Chief Scott Eashappie said ISC was taking control of the money due to a legal dispute. Two councillors were removed from office last year and Carry The Kettle organized a byelection.
Clueless Whitehall mandarins are licensing China’s blatant espionage![img](/img/external-link.svg)
China has been plundering British ideas for years, the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) concluded last week. Whitehall is aware that strategic technology IP is very important, but it can't tell us how and where it is.
China has tried to insert its spies in Britain’s secret services![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Beijing’s activities are so extensive that it has penetrated every sector of the economy. The damning assessment by the intelligence and security committee (ISC) concluded that successive governments had failed to address the threat.
Chinese spies are targeting the UK 'aggressively', warns watchdog![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The alarming picture was revealed in a long-awaited report by Parliament's intelligence watchdog. It raises concerns about Chinese influence in UK universities and the country's intention to become a 'permanent and significant player' in the civil nuclear energy industry. The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) is also critical of the UK Government's response.
Chinese intelligence targeting UK ‘prolifically and aggressively’![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Wide-ranging Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) report critical of UK government's response to threat posed by China. Raises concerns about Chinese influence in UK universities and intention to become “permanent and significant player’ in civil nuclear energy industry.
China 'aggressively' targeting UK – but government has 'no strategy' to tackle it, Intelligence and Security Committee of MPs says![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) published its work on the threat Beijing poses. It said China had managed to "successfully penetrate every sector of the UK's economy" But it pointed a lot of fingers at Whitehall, saying resources were "completely inadequate"
Public doesn't back Labour's tax raid on private schools, poll suggests![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Poll commissioned by the Independent Schools Council (ISC) found 48% of respondents agreed that private schools should keep their tax relief. But 30% said this should be conditional on increasing ‘the amount they do for the public benefit’ 18% said they should keep the tax breaks regardless.
Private schools are on the offensive because Labour looms – and their privileges are under threat | Lola Okolosie![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Labour has a policy of charging VAT on private school fees. Independent Schools Council has stepped up its tactics. ISC has written to MPs and contacted private schools.
Top 5 ICSE Schools in Kolkata![img](/img/external-link.svg)
ICSE, ISC Top Schools: Check Top 5 ICSE Schools in Kolkata. Admissions for Academic Session 2023-24 are ongoing. Delhi Public School Newtown is also one of the top schools.
Loyola School opens its doors to girls![img](/img/external-link.svg)
120 girls joined the school’s higher secondary wing across the ISC and the CBSE streams. Loyola, established in 1961, has a reputation as a prominent boys’ school.
Loyola School opens its doors to girls![img](/img/external-link.svg)
120 girls joined the school’s higher secondary wing across the ISC and the CBSE streams. Loyola, established in 1961 at Sreekaryam, has a reputation as a prominent boys' school.