A Department for Education spokesperson said: 'We know schools, parents and pupils need clarity on plans as soon as possible, which is why we have committed to providing two weeks' notice for them to prepare.

"With the economy losing steam and concerns around the property sector growing, we think policy rate cuts by the PBOC could come as soon as next month," Capital Economics wrote on Wednesday, referring to the People's Bank of China.

Hundreds gathered for a protest against the Russian invasion last week in Tokyo, while the Ukrainian embassy said it collected $17 million in donations from some 60,000 people in Japan after it put out an online request for help.

Now, 18 years on, Barca need another Davids-esque recruit to galvanise their squad, with Xavi desperate to pair Sergio Busquets with a hard-tackling playmaker in midfield, and there are a number of Premier League names on their radar.

"There are many people here, like me, who want to do something but can't move around right now," he said, adding that it was his first-ever major donation and the maximum amount he could transfer at one time from his bank.

The arrivals of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie were viewed as the injection of quality Xavi required to propel the Catalans back to the top of European football.

TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens of men in Japan who offered to join an "international legion" to fight Russian invaders after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for volunteers.

Handmade chip and dip bowl

Chips and salsa is much a staple as anything else on game day. This handmade bowl-in-a-bowl accommodates both and looks pretty darn cool doing it.

If your goal is to make crispy wings and fries, cheesy dips and hearty chilis without breaking a sweat, we've got some small kitchen appliances that make a big difference for cooking and serving the marquee game-day classics. There are also drinks to consider, of course, and since beer is the tipple du jour, we found some nifty glassware and insulated can coolers to keep everything extra booze delivered along with most of your food staples, saving you lots of time, trouble and trips to the store. 

"I can't believe that the beleaguered PSSI and its chairman thought that the best idea to showcase its legitimacy was by being portrayed having a chuckle and kicking a football together with the FIFA president," he

At the same time, a regulatory squeeze across several industries in the name of President Xi Jinping's "common prosperity" push, including banning much private tutoring and limiting minors' online gaming, has ramped up uncertainty for companies and roiled share markets.

This $30 Crock-Pot ticks all the boxes I look for in a slow cooker: a large 6-quart cooking capacity that's great for groups; a locking lid in case you ever need to take it on the go. Plus, I personally love the slick black paint job and the price is just right. 

China's economy roared back to life after a coronavirus-induced slump in 2020, but activity fell back recently amid regulatory measures, supply bottlenecks and restrictions from localised COVID-19 outbreaks.

The legendary Dutchman's aggression and playmaking qualities shored up Frank Rijkard's midfield in the second half of that season and allowed the likes of Ronaldinho, Javier Saviola and Patrick Kluivert to flourish in the final third; helping them win 15 games out of 20 after the winter break, secure a second-place finish and arguably save Rijkard's job.

He is also expected to confirm that teachers will be given the final decision over what grades to award pupils for cancelled GCSEs and A-level exams in 2021 - instead of the troublesome Centre Assessment Grades algorithm which saw average grades drag some candidates down last year.

"The Japanese foreign ministry has issued an evacuation advisory for all of Ukraine and we want people to stop all travel to Ukraine, regardless of the purpose of their visit," he told a news conference.

Electric dip warmer

This might look an awful lot like the slow cooker above but at two quarts, it's perfectly sized to house spinach and artichoke dip, queso or any other warm dippable dish. I mean, you are making queso for your party, right? If it doesn't stay warm it'll start to congeal, and that's when the pointing and whispering starts. 

Japan has told its nationals to put off travel to Ukraine for any reason, a warning reiterated on Wednesday by Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, who said he was aware of the reports about the volunteers.

Lodge 10.5-inch cast iron grill pan

If you're going the burger or steak route for your watch party, a cast-iron grill pan is essential. Cast iron gets screaming hot and holds that heat evenly for a perfect sear and char on the outside of your meats. Lodge is a trusted, legacy cast-iron producer and 10.5 inches should be good to hold four or five burgers or a couple of big steaks at once.