Latest Headlines - All News

NEU: IFS research warning to next Government of the challenges around inequalities in education

Commenting on the Institute of Fiscal Studies research on the challenges needed to address inequalities in education, Daniel Kebede, General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Thursday, 6 June 2024 00:01

Keir Starmer pays tribute to D-Day generation as the nation marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day today (Thursday), Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the “individual courage and collective strength” of the D-Day generation...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 22:30

Conservatives launch guarantee to protect the Family Home from higher tax

In yesterday’s ITV Leader’s Debate Keir Starmer refused to rule out increasing taxes by £2,094 – now the Conservatives are calling on the Labour Party to match the Conservatives plan...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 22:30

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA

On behalf of France, Germany and the UK, the German Ambassador to the IAEA, Götz Schmidt-Bremme, gave a joint statement to the Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its obligations under its NPT Safeguards Agreement

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 22:25

New plan for veterans under the Conservatives

The Conservatives are today (Thursday 6th June) announcing a raft of measures to support veterans, including a new veterans’ bill, extended tax breaks for veterans’ employers and cheaper railcards for veterans...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 22:00

PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 5 June 2024

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, this afternoon...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 15:50

Jonathan Ashworth comments on Rishi Sunak showing his entire general election strategy is to lie through his teeth

Last night Rishi Sunak revealed his true character, and showed that his entire General Election strategy is to lie through his teeth...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 13:36

Jonathan Ashworth responds to more than 40,000 people crossing the Channel since Sunak pledged to 'stop the boats'

Jonathan Ashworth, Labour's Shadow Paymaster General, responding to the news that more than 40,000 people have now crossed the Channel since Rishi Sunak pledged to 'stop the boats', said...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 12:13

New action to protect against impacts of bark beetle tree pest

Forestry Commission to introduce new plant health requirements following confirmation of eight-toothed spruce bark beetle findings in Suffolk and Norfolk...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 11:05

Scottish education reform legislation published

New qualifications body and independent inspectorate to be established...

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 11:00