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Cost of living pressures have not fallen as fast as inflation, as high – and highly variable – housing cost rises move centre stage, says new RF report

The cost of living challenges facing British households have not disappeared with fast falling inflation, as high and highly variable housing cost rises offset the welcome return of pay rises, according to new research published today (Thursday) by the Resolution Foundation...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

A perfect storm: three-quarters of drivers unknowingly put themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns

Nearly eight-in-10 (78%) drivers would unknowingly put themselves in danger after breaking down on the motorway and stopping on the hard shoulder, new RAC research reveals...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

2.1 million people with cardiovascular disease could benefit from a new cholesterol treatment target recommendation, says NICE

Up to 2.1 million people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) could benefit from a new cholesterol target outlined in NICE guidance for the first time...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

Welsh Government: Keeping farmers farming

The final consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme  which will be the main support for farmers in Wales from 2025, aiming to make Welsh farmers world leaders in sustainable farming, is published today...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

Government takes first step towards introducing the Advanced British Standard

Teachers, parents, young people and employers are all being invited to have their say on the development of the Government’s revolutionary new Advanced British Standard...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

Advanced British Standard is ‘headless chicken policymaking’ says ASCL

Commenting on the launch of a consultation on plans for a new post-16 qualification, the Advanced British Standard, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

Scottish Government to outline opposition to UK Government’s Strikes Act

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray, will today highlight the Scottish Government’s positive and collaborative approach to industrial relations and the rights of trades unions...

Thursday, 14 December 2023 00:01

Deputy PM and Business Secretary join business leaders for "first of its kind" declassified economic security briefing

The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Business and Trade joined leaders from some of the most critical sectors of the UK economy on Monday...

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 20:06

Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing

New plans to help protect and recover key fishing stocks have been published today (Thursday 14 December), seizing on the opportunities of the UK’s post-Brexit freedoms...

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 17:08

Simon Fell appointed as new Anti-Fraud Champion

Simon Fell will be responsible for driving collaboration between the government, law enforcement and the private sector to help block fraud...

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 16:03