PM pinpoints ‘silver bullet’ to improve lives

The Prime Minister is planning to radically reform the UK, including a new “British baccalaureate” and a network of elite technical institutes to transform vocational training. A Downing Street source told The Times that Mr Sunak believed that if there were ‘one silver bullet in public policy’ that would improve lives, it was likely to be investment in education and skills. They added: ‘This is an absolute priority for the prime minister.” A British baccalaureate would offer broader academic and vocational qualifications at 18 and a slimmed-down set of exams at 16. There will be a greater emphasis on technology in the classroom as well as the use of AI to reduce the teacher workload. He will maintain plans to create more than 70 free schools.FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES… Rishi Sunak is preparing a radical set of reforms (Image: GETTY) 24 mins ago07:15 Tara FairGood morning from London. I’m Tara Fair, I’ll be bringing you all the latest developments on Rishi Sunak’s premiership. Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.Email: Tara.fair@reachplc.comTwitter: @TaraFair_