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Thousands of engineering construction workers ready to strike after rejecting pay offer, says union

Thousands of engineering construction workers are ready to strike after they rejected an ‘inadequate’ pay offer, with more set to be balloted, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today...

Monday, 6 November 2023 15:22

Israel-Palestine crisis: ‘Enough is enough’ say UN humanitarians

With the deepening Israel-Palestine crisis about to enter its second month, a dozen UN agencies have reiterated urgent appeals for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire...

Monday, 6 November 2023 15:12

Guidance - Oil and gas: environmental submissions and determinations

Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations...

Monday, 6 November 2023 14:58

Committee launches inquiry into EU Entry/Exit and the UK border

The European Scrutiny Committee today launches a new inquiry into the EU Entry/Exit System and its potential consequences for the UK’s border...

Monday, 6 November 2023 13:57

New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour

Front-line safety personnel will be rolled out on public transport in 4 English areas to help stamp out anti-social behaviour on buses, trains and trams...

Monday, 6 November 2023 12:51

Consultation launched on draft Northern Ireland Tourism Strategy

The Northern Ireland Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland which outlines a 10-year plan...

Monday, 6 November 2023 12:49

Britain’s new van market rises again but Autumn Statement must pave way for net zero growth, says SMMT

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations increased by 17.7% in October with 26,342 of the very latest vans, pickups and 4x4s joining Britain’s fleets...

Monday, 6 November 2023 11:52

UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award

UK technical capability to protect plant health and biosecurity in the UK is set to be boosted from today (6 November) with new research grant funding available for businesses working in technological innovation...

Monday, 6 November 2023 10:42

UK strengthens maritime commitment to Pacific region with Indo-Pacific Minister visit to Australia

To underline the UK’s steadfast commitment to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island Countries, UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, will arrive in Sydney today...

Monday, 6 November 2023 10:33

DfE blog: How we’re protecting Jewish students on university campuses

The unfolding tragedy in the Middle East is having devastating consequences. Israel suffered the worst terror attack in its history, and Palestinian civilians in Gaza are experiencing a growing humanitarian crisis...

Monday, 6 November 2023 09:43