Sexual harassment and abuse of female students and staff a serious problem in education, find MPs
The Women and Equalities Committee finds that sexual harassment and sexual violence continues to be a scourge in schools in a new report published today...
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 00:01
First three marine areas receive highest levels of protection
The first three Highly Protected Marine Areas in England are now under the highest level of protection in our seas, as their designations come into effect today...
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 00:01
“Addiction to short-termism” put NHS future at risk, warn think-tanks
As the NHS turns 75, three leading health and care research institutes have issued a stark warning thatcontinued quick political fixes to address complex and long-standing issues...
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 00:01
Strengthening Scotland’s links with French business
Tourism and Trade Minister Richard Lochhead will meet business leaders during a visit to France aimed at unlocking new trade and investment opportunities...
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 00:01
NAHT comments on Women and Equalities Committee report into sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said...
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 00:01
Health Secretary marks 75th anniversary of the NHS in Scotland
Health Secretary Michael Matheson has paid tribute to the staff who have helped deliver the NHS throughout its 75 year existence...
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 00:01
New body to shine a light on local government performance
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up announced several key updates to help local authorities up and down the country in a keynote speech at the Local Government Association annual conference...
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 18:31
Judge rules Thames Water "deliberately misled" the Environment Agency
Thames Water has been fined £3.34m after millions of litres of raw sewage flooded 2 rivers near Gatwick....
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 18:19
Full text of Angela Rayner's speech to the Local Government Association
Full text of the speech delivered by Angela Rayner MP, Labour's Deputy Leader, at the Local Government Association's Annual Conference this afternoon...
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 15:32
Which? response to comments from Sainsbury's boss on food costs amid latest trading results
Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy, said: “Sainsbury’s warning that food prices won't come down to pre-Russian invasion levels...
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 15:30