UK calls for coordinated action at European meeting to tackle continent’s most pressing challenges
The Minister for Europe will today [16 May] say that the challenges we are facing, from Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine to illegal migration, cannot be solved without decisive and coordinated action with our neighbours from across the region...
Thursday, 16 May 2024 00:01
New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists
The government has today agreed to introduce new laws so cyclists who kill or seriously injure because of dangerous cycling, or who kill through careless cycling, face the same penalties as drivers...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 22:28
Government explores mediation with junior doctors’ committee in attempt to find resolution
The BMA junior doctors’ committee and government have mutually agreed to explore mediation, a significant step forward which could ultimately end strike action by doctors in training...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 22:24
UK aid en route to temporary pier off Gaza
UK aid has left Cyprus and will be part of the first delivery to the temporary pier on the Gaza coast...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 18:00
“Trailblazing” councils save millions working with government counter fraud squad
Minister Neville-Rolfe today convened counter fraud experts representing 13 local authorities across the country to share best practice in the fight on fraud...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 17:58
Foreign Affairs Committee transcript: The UK's engagement with the Middle East and North Africa - May 14
Chair: Welcome to this hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee, where we are concluding our inquiry on the Middle East and North Africa...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 16:19
First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2024: Minister Trevelyan's keynote speech
Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech at First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference at Lancaster House in London...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 16:15
Solar projects must fit in with food security
Energy Security Secretary has told Parliament that with growing geopolitical tension, the best agricultural land must be protected for food security...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 15:51
Angela Rayner responds to landlord Jeremy Hunt's involvement reforming ground rents despite recusing himself
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Deputy Leader and Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, responding to news that landlord Jeremy Hunt is actively involved in decisions on reforming ground rents despite recusing himself, said...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 15:49
Scottish Net Zero and Energy Secretary welcomes hydrogen announcement
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy Màiri McAllan has welcomed RWE’s announcement that their Grangemouth Green Hydrogen Project is one step closer to delivery...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 15:36