WRC: Business bodies unite to call for rates freeze
Fourteen leading business representative groups and industry bodies have jointly written to the Welsh Finance Minister asking her to freeze the business rate in the coming financial year...
Thursday, 9 November 2023 00:01
Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced an inquiry is to be established to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel...
Thursday, 9 November 2023 00:01
NEU comments on NFER study on Impact of Training Bursaries on Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Commenting on a study which shows that the Government's efforts to tackle the teacher recruitment and retention crisis through bursaries is having only a modest positive impact...
Thursday, 9 November 2023 00:01
New laws to safely roll out self-driving vehicles across British roads
New laws introduced into Parliament yesterday (8 November) will put safety at the heart of the rollout of self-driving vehicle technology, and position the UK as world-leaders of this exciting £42bn industry...
Thursday, 9 November 2023 00:01
UN news: Ukraine: Near-daily attacks deepen suffering
The war in Ukraine, which has raged on for over 20 months, shows no signs of ending soon, leaving a trail of devastation and immense suffering in its wake...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 23:08
Labour to force King’s Speech debate on energy independence and bills, after Conservatives admit that they have no plans to bring down energy bills for families
Labour will tomorrow force a debate in Parliament on bringing down energy bills for British families...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 22:30
UK calls for Russia to end its war of aggression as it continues to inflict suffering on Ukraine and across the globe: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by UK Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 22:02
MHRA authorises diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight management and weight loss
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (8 November 2023) authorised via a national application route, a new indication for the diabetes medicine, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), for weight loss and weight management in adults aged 18 and over.
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 22:00
Welsh Parliament calls for an immediate ceasefire
The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 21:58
At Rafah crossing, Türk says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reiterated the call for an urgent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during a visit to the Rafah crossing and El Arish Hospital...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 21:57