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TUC – plummeting retail sales show cost of living crisis is far from over

Commenting on figures published today (Friday) which show retail sales slumped by 3.2% in December – the worst monthly fall (outside of the pandemic) since the eve of the financial crash  -TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said...

Friday, 19 January 2024 10:26

More changes needed to create an inspection system which supports teachers and school leaders, says NASUWT

Responding to the response from Ofsted and the Government to the report of the Coroner following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT-The Teachers' Union, said...

Friday, 19 January 2024 10:25

Advanced future military laser achieves UK first

A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone...

Friday, 19 January 2024 09:34

Question for Short Debate (Lords) on Religious Education in Schools - Jan 18

Lord Harries of Pentregarth asked the Government what steps they are taking to improve the quality of religious education in schools...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:17

Oral answer (Lords) on Private Rented Sector Ombudsman - Jan 18

Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe asked the Government what progress they have made in designing and tendering for the new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman Service...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:14

Oral answer (Lords) on Care Home Staffing - Jan 18

Baroness Pitkeathley asked the Government how they are planning to address current staffing levels in care homes, and any connected delayed discharges from hospital wards and the impact on NHS waiting times...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:13

Criminal Justice Bill: Public Bill committee transcripts - Jan 18

The Criminal Justice Bill was again in the Public Bill committee and will continue on January 23...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:11

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Public Bill committee transcripts - Jan 18

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was again in the Public Bill committee hearing from witnesses, and will continue on January 23...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:09

Westminster Hall debate on COP10: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control - Jan 18

Andrew Lewer (Northampton South) (Con): I beg to move, that this House has considered COP10 to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:06

Commons debate on High Speed 2 Compensation - Jan 18

Theo Clarke (Stafford) (Con): I beg to move, that this House calls on the Government to provide compensation to people who have been affected by the construction of HS2...

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:03