Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on Mar 18
Duncan Baker (North Norfolk): What steps his Department is taking to financially support people unable to work due to serious medical conditions...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 06:27
UK signs trade pact with second biggest US state – Texas
The UK will today [Wednesday 13 March] sign a trade pact with Texas to boost trade and investment ties between the UK and Texas, as Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch welcomes...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:14
Lack of government action leaves social care struggling, says King's Fund
Adult social care support continues to stagnate following a lack of action to reform the sector by successive governments, says The King’s Fund following the publication of its annual social care report...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
CCC: Planning for climate impacts falls short once again
February 2024 was the warmest on record. In the UK, it was the fourth wettest February ever recorded...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Support for distressed companies: Government must be a step ahead of next crisis
Government must be a step ahead of crises caused by the next major company or sectoral failure...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Nuffield Trust: Urgent need to improve access to health checks for people with a learning disability
Immediate action should be taken to make it easier for people with a learning disability to get the tailored health checks and preventive care they need to stay well, a think tank has warned today...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Government must ‘act now’ on energy storage or risk energy security and Net Zero, say Lords committee
“In light of the huge economic damage the recent energy crisis has caused, it is distressing to see that the Government lacks a clear plan for energy supply risks and indeed is still deliberating over investment in energy storage to prevent future crises.”
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Teen carers urged to apply for Scottish benefit
On Young Carers Action Day (13 March) teenagers who look after others are being urged find out if they’re eligible for a grant available only in Scotland...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
NAO: Civil service leadership capability hindered by fragmented approach
The government must develop a clearer approach to leadership capability within the Senior Civil Service (SCS) to ensure it employs the best people to deliver essential projects and services, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
£500,000 to help lower income families attend the National Eisteddfod and Urdd Eisteddfod
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has today announced additional funding of half a million pounds for the National Eisteddfod and the Urdd Eisteddfod...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01