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Aripiprazole (Abilify): reminder on known risk of gambling disorder

The MHRA has reminded healthcare professionals prescribing aripiprazole to be alert to the known risk of patients developing addictive gambling, following a rise in the number of reports received in 2023...

Monday, 18 December 2023 15:17

Strikes set to severely disrupt the NHS over the holidays warns top doctor

The NHS is facing weeks of major disruption at a time when services are already under significant winter pressure, England’s top doctor has warned today...

Monday, 18 December 2023 15:15

Ministry of Justice takes over running of HMP Lowdham Grange

The Ministry of Justice has today (18 December 2023) taken over the running of HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire for an interim period to improve safety and security at the prison...

Monday, 18 December 2023 14:42

New UK levy to level carbon pricing: Stakeholders reaction to the new UK levy to level carbon pricing announcement

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive, The Carbon Capture & Storage Association said...

Monday, 18 December 2023 14:13

Written statements on 1) Children's Social Care Update and 2) Safeguarding Update - Dec 18

Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing (David Johnston): The Prime Minister has been clear about the importance of family in ensuring children can thrive...

Monday, 18 December 2023 12:33

TUC - Workers’ rights reforms are “crumbs” compared to full employment bill the Tories promised

Labour’s New Deal “stands in stark contrast” with government’s record on rights and would be “transformative for working people”..

Monday, 18 December 2023 12:21

Festive bonus as government progresses on workers' rights package

Government sets out the next stages for a number of new Workers' Rights Acts to support UK workers...

Monday, 18 December 2023 12:20

Spiking to be targeted in raft of new measures

Language in legislation is set to be updated to reflect the modern day crime...

Monday, 18 December 2023 12:17

SRC: Pro-Growth Decisions Needed in Scottish Budget

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is calling for the Scottish Government to protect businesses from significant tax rises in tomorrow’s Scottish Budget...

Monday, 18 December 2023 12:15

Written statement on Tackling Spiking - Dec 18

Minister for Safeguarding (Laura Farris): Today will see the publication of the government’s statutory report on the nature and prevalence of spiking...

Monday, 18 December 2023 12:11