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New data shows benefits of driving at 20mph as Wales prepares to lower default speed limit

Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales...

Friday, 17 March 2023 00:01

Embrace green tech revolution or risk falling behind, new UN report warns

Many developing countries may miss out on the benefits of the “green tech” revolution unless governments and the international community take decisive action now, the head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 20:02

Letter from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing

Letter about the offer made by government on the 16 March 2023 to the NHS Staff Council, from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 18:05

Speech by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow at the Forum for International Cooperation on Air Pollution

Speech by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP opening the Forum for International Cooperation on Air Pollution in Gothenburg, Sweden...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 17:52

Pay deal a hugely positive development, say NHS Providers

Responding to news that a pay deal has been reached in principle between the government and unions representing Agenda for Change staff, the chief executive of NHS Providers, Sir Julian Hartley said...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 16:39

Written statement on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Update - Mar 16

Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, (Tom Pursglove): Today, the department will publish the latest statistics on making backdated payments to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 16:32

The worsening situation in Myanmar means conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of the Rohingya are not in place: UK Statement at the UN

Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN General Assembly debate on Myanmar...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 16:28

Government and Health Unions agree pay deal paving way for an end to strike action

More than 1 million NHS staff in England will receive an additional pay rise as part of an offer made following talks between the government and Agenda for Change unions...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 15:56

Unite response to NHS pay offer

Responding to the government’s new pay offer for NHS workers in England Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 15:55

Joint statement between Government and NHS Staff Council

A joint statement from the government and the NHS Staff Council...

Thursday, 16 March 2023 15:52