Scottish Budget – SRC seeks action on deficit, tax, growth
Measures to stimulate economic growth, help retailers keep down shop prices for consumers, and eliminate the £1 billion projected deficit in government finances, should be at the heart of the upcoming Scottish Government Budget according to a leading industry group...
Thursday, 7 September 2023 00:01
FairCharge and RAC launch UK’s first electric vehicle charging charter to boost electric vehicle adoption
Electric vehicle and renewable energy campaign group FairCharge, in partnership with the RAC, have created the UK’s first charter for electric vehicle (EV) public charging...
Thursday, 7 September 2023 00:01
Landmark survey seeks women’s views on experiences of reproductive health
Women across England are being encouraged to help shape future reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences of a range of issues, as the government launches a new landmark survey...
Thursday, 7 September 2023 00:01
First Minister sees positive impact 20mph is having in St Brides Major
First Minister Mark Drakeford today (Thursday, September 7) visited one of the first areas in Wales to trial the new 20mph limit to learn more about the impact of the “biggest step-change in community safety in a generation.”
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 23:00
Starmer pledges to work ‘in lockstep’ with UK scientists to deliver the ‘economic dynamism’ the sector needs by unblocking access to the Horizon research programme
Keir Starmer has stepped in behind the ‘talent and potential’ of the UK life science sector by pledging the next Labour government will unblock access to funding and vital cross border research and development in Horizon...
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 22:30
£381m boost for electric vehicle charging as Chancellor opens West Midlands charging hub
A new electric vehicle charging hub – big enough to charge 180 cars simultaneously – has been opened by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in Birmingham today...
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 22:30
Starmer completes front bench reshuffle - full details
Labour leader Keir Starmer has completed his front bench reshuffle.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 22:19
Mayor activates more support for rough sleepers during London heatwave
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has triggered a severe weather emergency response in the capital to support rough sleepers struggling to stay safe in soaring temperatures...
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 21:07
Start of university term to be hit with five days of UK-wide strikes
Staff at 140 universities [NOTE 1] across the UK will strike for five days later this month in a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions, the University and College Union (UCU) announced today...
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 15:37
NASUWT statement on list of schools affected by RAAC
Speaking following the publication of a list of schools so far affected by RAAC, Dr Patrick Roach, NASUWT General Secretary said...
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 14:16