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Social breakdown threatens the mental health of over two million children, says Centre for Social Justice

More than two million children are in danger of developing a mental illness by 2030 as the nation’s fraying social fabric takes an increasingly heavy toll....

Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:18

Minister for the Middle East travels to Qatar for the Doha Forum

Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad is in Qatar today (Sunday) to attend the Doha Forum and meet with senior partners to discuss the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza...

Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:15

Labour will back British farmers, Starmer tells Titchmarsh, as he pledges ‘Buy British’ public spending rules

Keir Starmer has today pledged to back Britain’s farmers by setting a new standard for spending on food in the public sector...

Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:11

Minimum Income Guarantee in an independent Scotland

The latest paper in the Building a New Scotland series, Social Security in an independent Scotland, published this week, outlined how a Minimum Income Guarantee could ensure everyone can achieve a dignified standard of living...

Sunday, 10 December 2023 00:01

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Lords as at Dec 8

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Lords as at Dec 8...

Saturday, 9 December 2023 08:25

Criminal Justice Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Dec11

Criminal Justice Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Dec11...

Saturday, 9 December 2023 08:23

Transcript of oral evidence to the Transport Committee: Rail services and infrastructure

Witnesses: Malcolm Brown, Managing Director, Angel Trains; David Clarke, Technical Director, Railway Industry Association; and Nick Crossfield, Managing Director, Alstom UK and Ireland...

Saturday, 9 December 2023 00:01

Tory anti-strike laws will “lead to longer and more frequent strikes”, mayors and council leaders warn

Metro mayors and council leaders from across the UK have today (Saturday) warned that Conservative anti-strike laws will “make disputes harder to solve” and “lead to more frequent and longer strikes”...

Saturday, 9 December 2023 00:01

Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation

Palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy are to be included in new legislation aimed at helping ensure the products we buy do not harm the world’s forests...

Saturday, 9 December 2023 00:01

The UK supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas but Israel must be targeted in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza...

Friday, 8 December 2023 23:19