Energy regulator sets out proposals to help ensure customers at risk of getting into debt are better supported
Energy regulator Ofgem is today (Friday 15 December 2023) consulting on plans to protect the energy market and consumers from the growing risk of ‘bad debt.’...
Friday, 15 December 2023 07:22
UK Government inaction on critical minerals leaves us vulnerable, say MPs
The UK’s critical minerals supply chains are vulnerable due to our continuing dependence on autocracies – in particular China – and the inaction of successive UK governments, a report from the Foreign Affairs Committee has found...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Mental health toll on school leaders is fuelling recruitment and retention crisis, says NAHT
Nearly half of school leaders (49%) needed professional help with their mental health or well-being in the last year, fuelling an already severe recruitment and retention crisis, a new survey has found...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Trust in the insurance industry falls to new low, Which? warns
Trust in the insurance industry has hit the lowest levels since Which? started measuring it, as premiums skyrocket for millions of people across the UK...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Bank of England not necessary, says landmark IEA ‘free banking’ book
A new book outlines how the ‘free banking’ alternative to central banks can and has delivered stability and prosperity...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Government reluctant to set clearer targets to spur woodland creation to meet ambitions for net zero
Government Response to the Environmental Audit committee report on "Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals"
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Lords Committee calls for healthcare reform to reap rewards of integrated primary and community healthcare services
A lack of coordination between the everyday primary and community services relied on by people using the NHS is leading to sub-standard care...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Police must apply safeguards and improve scrutiny to minimise harm when using stop and search
The police must do more to minimise harm when using their stop and search powers and to better understand the effectiveness of these powers, a new report has found...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Welsh Government funding to crack down on illegal vaping market
The Welsh Government is providing funding to Trading Standards Wales to help tackle illegal vaping in Wales, the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle, has announced...
Friday, 15 December 2023 00:01
Over 434,000 people have arrived in South Sudan since the outbreak of the Sudanese conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan...
Thursday, 14 December 2023 21:10