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Defence Procurement Minister oral statement on the Integrated Procurement Model - 28 February 2024

Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge's Oral Statement on the new Integrated Procurement Model...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 15:33

Inquiry into the Modern Slavery Act 2015 launched by Lords committee

Today the House of Lords special inquiry committee on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is inviting written contributions to its inquiry...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 15:09

Widespread reforms to transform delivery of kit to UK's armed forces

A new procurement system will see earlier expert assurance of future military programmes, ensuring they deliver for UK forces on the frontline...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 15:08

REA response to Climate Change Committee announcement on third carbon budget

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has welcomed today’s Climate Change Committee announcement that the Third Carbon Budget (2018 to 2022) was met with a surplus...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 14:08

Written statement (Wales) on Estyn Report on improving attendance in Secondary Schools - Feb 28

Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education and Welsh Language: I welcome Estyn’s report on attendance rates in Secondary Schools since the removal of restrictions in place as a result of the pandemic, and its publication in January...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 13:40

John Healey speech on Labour’s plan for defence in a more dangerous world

John Healey MP, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, giving a speech today at Policy Exchange on Labour’s plan for defence in a more dangerous world...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 13:37

Labour’s plan to defend Britain better in a more dangerous world

Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey has today announced plans for a “stronger strategic centre to meet the challenges of an increasingly dangerous world”, as part of Labour’s determination to “defend Britain better”...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 13:30

Keeping 100,000 children out of poverty in Scotland

The First Minister has welcomed analysis which estimates 100,000 children will be kept out of relative poverty in 2024-25 as a result of Scottish Government policies...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 12:38

Free court transcripts for rape victims in Scotland

Victims in rape and serious sexual assault cases in Scotland will be the first in the UK to have access to transcripts from their court cases free of charge...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 12:31

Homes and beds to help hundreds of rough sleepers off the streets

Nearly £220 million given to councils across the country to help deliver over 800 homes for rough sleepers and help prevent families from becoming homeless...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 12:21