London Assembly urges Mayor to announce Free School Meals decision as soon as possible
The Mayor of London should announce whether he intends to extend his Free School Meals programme for another academic year as soon as possible, the London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee has urged...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:39
COP28: UK climate satellite contracts
Two space companies have been awarded major contracts to work on a UK-led climate satellite mission, during the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, UAE...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:37
UKEF joins new international alliance to help export finance reach net zero
The UK’s export credit agency (ECA) has become a founding member of a partnership convened by the UN to help export finance reach net zero emissions by 2050...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:08
Douglas Chalmers endorsed as Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Following a pre-appointment hearing conducted by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee last week, Douglas Chalmers has been endorsed by PACAC to take up the role of Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL). ..
Monday, 4 December 2023 09:30
UK leadership generates billions in climate finance and first climate resilient debt clause in Africa
Billions in climate finance will be mobilised for the global Net Zero transition over the next decade following an initiative from the UK and World Bank at COP28 today, 4 December...
Monday, 4 December 2023 09:28
Updated guidance published on piloting devolving decision making for child victims of modern slavery
The Home Office has launched a pilot programme that will test alternative models of decision making for child victims of modern slavery and human trafficking....
Monday, 4 December 2023 09:26
National Audit Office publishes report on The MoD Equipment Plan 2023 to 2033
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) publishes its Equipment Plan (the Plan) each year, setting out its intended investment in equipment and support projects over the next 10 years...
Monday, 4 December 2023 07:11
UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launched
For the first time since the 1990s, the UK aviation industry will have a say on its airport slot regime as the Department for Transport launches the airport slot allocation system reform consultation today...
Monday, 4 December 2023 00:18
Transport Committee warns Government not to overlook risks as it presses ahead with plans for rail ‘strikes’ regulations
The Transport Committee has urged the Government not to overlook risks as it prepares to introduce its Minimum Service Levels ‘rail strikes’ regulations, and be ready to learn lessons where necessary...
Monday, 4 December 2023 00:01
Drivers lose out to the tune of £184m a month as major retailers refuse to pass on 5p fuel duty cut, says RAC
The average price of petrol fell by 7.5p a litre in November to 146.95p, but data from RAC Fuel Watch* shows that drivers are still paying 10p more than they should be and are far from getting a fair price...
Monday, 4 December 2023 00:01