Government launches new crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance will face accelerated sanctions as Ministers announce the introduction of new powers to speed up strong enforcement action and other reforms to make the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) fairer...
Monday, 2 October 2023 16:03
Louise Haigh comments on reports and then denial of a government decision on HS2
Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on reports and then denial of a government decision on HS2, said...
Monday, 2 October 2023 16:02
Conservatives take tougher action against unions to support students
The Education Secretary has today announced a consultation to introduce new Minimum Service Levels in universities in a bid to protect students from being held to ransom by the University College Union...
Monday, 2 October 2023 16:01
Conservatives crack down on mobile phones in schools
Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has today announced a ban on the use of mobile phones in schools...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:58
Minimum wage “just another reheated government announcement” - TUC
Commenting on the new minimum wage rate, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:56
Improving broadband for Very Hard to Reach premises: Consultation
We're seeking views on improving broadband for Very Hard to Reach premises...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:54
Regulators under the spotlight in new post-brexit review
The Conservative Government is today announcing an in-depth review of how regulators work...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:53
Government takes action to tackle late payments to SMEs
Today the Conservative Government has unveiled its response to the review of UK prompt payment policy...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:50
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt: ‘Conservatives are taking the long-term decisions for a brighter future’
Speaking at Conservative Party conference in Manchester earlier today (2 October), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out plans for a more efficient and productive British state...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:38
End to Civil Service expansion and review of equality and diversity spending announced in productivity drive
The Chancellor has today, 2 October 2023, announced an immediate cap on civil servant headcount across Whitehall to stop any further expansion, increase efficiencies and boost productivity...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:36