Government complacent over rural mental health, says committee
In its response published today (Friday 3 November) to the committee’s rural mental health report published in May, the Government states that the specific mental health needs of rural communities...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
New NHS warning system to spot deterioration in children’s health faster
The NHS is rolling out a new early warning system for doctors and nurses treating children to quickly identify deterioration, escalate care, and act on parental concerns...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
New approach to migration in an independent Scotland
The Scottish Government will today set out how an independent Scotland could use new migration powers to boost the working population, the economy and public services...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
Keir Starmer calls for ‘big build’ King’s Speech to ‘relight the fire of renewal,’ kickstart growth in every region, and put an end to 13 years of Tory decline
Addressing the North East Chamber of Commerce’s President’s lunch, Labour Leader Keir Starmer will warn that Rishi Sunak’s weakness in taking on the blockers in his party means Tuesday’s King’s Speech will...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 22:30
Extract from questions in the Scottish Parliament
Paul O’Kane (West Scotland) (Lab): To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its long-term labour market strategy, what steps it is taking to address any skills shortages affecting the economy...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 21:28
Iran urged to end new rights clampdown following teenage girl’s death
Iran must end policies and practices “which amount to total impunity for acts of gender persecution against women and girls”, a group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 20:32
Prime Minister launches new AI Safety Institute
A new global hub based in the UK and tasked with testing the safety of emerging types of AI has been backed by leading AI companies and nations, as the world’s first AI Safety Institute launches today...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 17:28
Bosnia and Herzegovina is and will remain a single sovereign and multi-ethnic country: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 17:05
London Assembly calls for Government to end divisive rhetoric
The London Assembly is concerned that the comments by the Home Secretary could stoke division and blame minority communities for social problems...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 17:02
Prime Minister’s Speech – Ai Safety Summit – 2 November 2023
It was here at Bletchley Park where codebreakers including the British genius Alan Turing cracked the Enigma cipher...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 16:45