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Question for Short Debate (Lords) on Access to Musical Education in School - Oct 18

Lord Boateng asked the Government what plans they have to address inequalities in access to musical education in school...

Thursday, 19 October 2023 07:49

Fastest peak-time charging for EVs falls to its lowest this year– AA EV Recharge Report

The September 2023 AA EV Recharge Report* launched at the NEC shows that charging an EV with an ultra-rapid charger at peak times has fallen to its lowest cost this year...

Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:01

Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads

More zero emission trucks are set to drive on UK roads thanks to a £200 million boost to decarbonise freight vehicles, drive innovation and create new jobs as part of a week of Government action to support the sector...

Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:01

Iconic Mendip Hills to be declared a “super” National Nature Reserve to boost nature recovery

A vast new ‘super nature reserve’, spanning the world-famous Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills and encompassing some of the country’s most precious habitats, has been created today...

Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:01

SRC Welcome New Deal Implementation Plan

Reacting to the publication of the Scottish Government’s New Deal for Business implementation plan, David Lonsdale, Scottish Retail Consortium Director and a member of the New Deal for Business Group, said...

Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:01

Scottish Government: Delivering a New Deal for Business

Priority actions to deepen and strengthen co-operation between the Scottish Government and business have been unveiled...

Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:01

Prime Minister’s travel to Israel and the region

The Prime Minister said: “Every civilian death is a tragedy. And too many lives have been lost following Hamas’ horrific act of terror..."

Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:01

Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to help prevent regional spread of conflict

The Foreign Secretary today (18 October) begins a multi-country visit across the Middle East, as the UK works urgently to help prevent the conflict spreading across the region, while working towards a peaceful resolution.

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 23:35

The UK is working to close the gap between resolutions and reality: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 23:33

Security Council meets over Israel-Gaza: 'Very real risk' of conflict expanding warns top envoy

UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Wednesday called for an inquiry into the strike against a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds, including patients, staff and displaced people seeking shelter...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 21:06