MPs probe how Strikes Bill could apply to the railways
The Transport Committee holds the first session of its new inquiry into how minimum service levels may in future apply to the rail sector...
Monday, 20 March 2023 16:36
Trailblazing devolution deal signed giving West Midlands more control over transport, skills and housing
The Levelling Up Secretary and Mayor Andy Street have signed a landmark deeper devolution deal for the West Midlands putting more cash and power in the hands of local leaders...
Monday, 20 March 2023 16:34
"Restart scheme will cost more per person and help fewer of them than planned" say MPs
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP’s) Restart scheme to help recover employment after the pandemic has ended up costing much more per person and helping far fewer long-term unemployed than planned...
Monday, 20 March 2023 16:22
NEU comments on Ofsted and school leader well-being
Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Monday, 20 March 2023 16:19
School leaders call for pause on Ofsted inspections after Ruth Perry tragedy
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said...
Monday, 20 March 2023 15:56
John Healey comments on resumption of Ajax armoured vehicle payments
John Healey MP, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, responding to a government statement confirming payments are resuming for the Ajax armoured vehicle which won’t now be fully delivered until the end of this decade, said...
Monday, 20 March 2023 15:39
Insect decline and UK food security to be examined by MPs
The impact of insect decline, including on UK food supply, is the focus of the Commons Science and Technology Committee’s new inquiry...
Monday, 20 March 2023 15:37
The cost of North Korea’s illicit missile launches is being borne by its people: UK Statement at the Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea...
Monday, 20 March 2023 15:22
London hosts major international war crimes meeting as UK boosts support for International Criminal Court
Justice ministers from around the world will convene in London today (March 20) to boost international support for the independent International Criminal Court’s (ICC) vital investigations into war crimes...
Monday, 20 March 2023 14:53
Transport Secretary reacts to RMT accepting Network Rail's offer
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper said...
Monday, 20 March 2023 14:22