Digital switchover alert as delays could put lives at risk and stifle growth, councils warn
Vital telecare equipment used by nearly two million older and disabled people, as well as traffic lights and cash machines, could cease to operate unless councils get more support with preparing for the upgrade to next-generation digital networks...
Saturday, 4 March 2023 00:01
Government backs bill to expand pension saving to young and low earners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) today confirmed it will support proposals to expand Automatic Enrolment, enabling millions of people to save more and to start saving earlier...
Friday, 3 March 2023 16:11
Change of British High Commissioner to The Gambia
Mrs Harriet King has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of The Gambia in succession to Mr David Belgrove OBE...
Friday, 3 March 2023 15:40
Cold weather - RAC issues urgent advice to drivers
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “With a sudden switch to considerably colder conditions, the potential for vehicle breakdowns increases significantly...
Friday, 3 March 2023 15:09
Angela Rayner responds to the Privileges Committee publishing an update on its inquiry into the conduct of Boris Johnson
Angela Rayner MP, Labour's Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, responding to the Privileges Committee publishing an update on its inquiry into the conduct of Boris Johnson, said
Friday, 3 March 2023 14:08
Eurofighter Typhoon programme progresses
Defence Ministers from participating nations meet in Italy to discuss the pan-Europe Eurofighter Typhoon programme...
Friday, 3 March 2023 13:15
Education Secretary turns down invitation to speak to school and college leaders
Gillian Keegan MP, Secretary of State for Education, has turned down an invitation to speak to school and college leaders at ASCL’s Annual Conference in Birmingham next week...
Friday, 3 March 2023 13:12
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Lords as at Mar 2
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Lords as at Mar 2...
Friday, 3 March 2023 11:58
Change to pre-2012 income contingent (ICR) student loans interest rate
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a change to the pre-2012 income contingent (ICR) student loans interest rate....
Friday, 3 March 2023 11:56
Prospect: Sizewell C delays jeopardising UK's net zero and energy security targets
Prospect union has commented on reports that the final investment decision on Sizewell C may not conclude before the end of 2024...
Friday, 3 March 2023 11:54