1.5 million food parcels distributed by the Trussell Trust as need continues to soar
New figures from the Trussell Trust reveal that the charity’s UK-wide network of food banks distributed a record number of emergency food parcels between April and September...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 00:01
Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response
Over twelve thousand responses have been received as part of the government’s consultation on plans to create a smokefree generation and crack down on youth vaping – the most significant public health intervention in a generation...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 00:01
Possession of nitrous oxide is now illegal
From today possession of nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, is illegal with repeat serious users facing up to two years in prison and dealers up to 14 years...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 00:01
Labour uses King’s Speech debate to warn of “lost generation of school children”, as one in four set to miss school regularly
The Labour Party will use Wednesday’s King’s Speech debate to warn of a “lost generation of children” in England...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 22:30
UN news: 5,500 women in Gaza set to give birth ‘in race against death’
In just a matter of weeks, some 5,500 women are due to give birth in Gaza, where doctors in overstretched hospitals are delivering babies with little or no anaesthesia...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 22:08
Petition: Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
The following petition has received more than 10,000 signatures, meaning the government will respond...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 20:48
Welsh parliament set to vote on Israel-Gaza ceasefire
The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) is set to vote on calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 17:52
Unions call for party leaders to commit to action on precautionary exclusions at Westminster
The FDA and Prospect, the trade unions representing House of Commons staff, have called on the leaders of the major parties at Westminster to commit to a “formal protocol” that would see relevant information shared...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 17:49
Homes & Communities Agency Pension Scheme Statement of Investment Principles
Homes & Communities Agency Pension Scheme Statement of Investment Principles...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 17:43
Government failing to address concerns of teachers and families
Commenting on the King’s Speech, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, said...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 16:21