Consultation launched on draft Northern Ireland Tourism Strategy
The Northern Ireland Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland which outlines a 10-year plan...
Monday, 6 November 2023 12:49
Britain’s new van market rises again but Autumn Statement must pave way for net zero growth, says SMMT
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations increased by 17.7% in October with 26,342 of the very latest vans, pickups and 4x4s joining Britain’s fleets...
Monday, 6 November 2023 11:52
UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award
UK technical capability to protect plant health and biosecurity in the UK is set to be boosted from today (6 November) with new research grant funding available for businesses working in technological innovation...
Monday, 6 November 2023 10:42
UK strengthens maritime commitment to Pacific region with Indo-Pacific Minister visit to Australia
To underline the UK’s steadfast commitment to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island Countries, UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, will arrive in Sydney today...
Monday, 6 November 2023 10:33
DfE blog: How we’re protecting Jewish students on university campuses
The unfolding tragedy in the Middle East is having devastating consequences. Israel suffered the worst terror attack in its history, and Palestinian civilians in Gaza are experiencing a growing humanitarian crisis...
Monday, 6 November 2023 09:43
London Mayor joins housebuilders to call for urgent investment in new homes to avoid a national downturn
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and leaders from across London’s housebuilding sector have today delivered a new blueprint for action on housebuilding to boost the supply of new homes...
Monday, 6 November 2023 09:29
Policy paper - Joint Statement: Tackling child sexual abuse in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Child sexual abuse takes many forms. It can occur in the home, online, or in institutions and has a life-long impact on the victim. WeProtect Global Alliance’s 2023 Global Threat Assessment...
Monday, 6 November 2023 09:25
October new car market beats pre-pandemic levels but subdued EV growth hinders green goals - SMMT
October’s new car market grew by 14.3% to reach 153,529 registrations, 7.2% above pre-pandemic levels and marking the best performance for the month since 2018...
Monday, 6 November 2023 09:21
The future of the horticulture sector looks bleak without urgent steps to safeguard its future, says Lords report
Horticulture, the vital £5 billion industry focussing on fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants, is at a crossroads. The sector is under-prioritised and unappreciated by policymakers...
Monday, 6 November 2023 00:01
Higher inflation will improve outlook for Chancellor, says think tank
Stickier-than-expected inflation is leading to higher tax receipts and lower borrowing that will increase the Chancellor’s fiscal headroom to around £13 billion in his Autumn Statement...
Monday, 6 November 2023 00:01