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Government needs to urgently reform the fire service, says chief inspector

The Government needs to reform the fire sector as a matter of urgency, or else firefighters will not be able to provide the best possible service to the public, a new report has found...

Friday, 20 January 2023 10:42

ACS Welcomes Strategic Mapping of Return Points in DRS Scheme for England, Wales and NI

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Government’s plans to guarantee the strategic placement of return points in its proposed deposit return scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland...

Friday, 20 January 2023 10:38

Building a modern partnership rooted in shared values: Minister spends week in Japan to boost ties

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, visited Japan from 16-20 January...

Friday, 20 January 2023 10:04

CMA unwinds dough deal to protect UK grocers and shoppers

Following an in-depth review, the CMA has found Cérélia’s purchase of Jus-Rol could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products....

Friday, 20 January 2023 09:38

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Alyson King

Ms Alyson King OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Friday, 20 January 2023 09:21

Defibrillator deliveries begin for all schools that need one

Deliveries of defibrillators begin today (Friday 20 January) to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have a life-saving device...

Friday, 20 January 2023 09:19

Better protection for rape victims from invasive record requests

The Home Office will legislate to protect people, including rape victims, from unnecessary requests for personal records...

Friday, 20 January 2023 09:16

Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers moves a step closer 

Recycling plastic bottles and drink cans is set to be easier for tens of millions of people thanks to a new deposit return scheme, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today...

Friday, 20 January 2023 08:56

UK announces support to Ethiopian drought and conflict-affected regions

The Minister for Development has announced UK humanitarian aid for regions of rising insecurity in Ethiopia...

Friday, 20 January 2023 08:54

Urgent question (Commons) on Levelling-up Fund Round 2 - Jan 19

Alex Norris (Nottingham North) (Lab/Co-op): To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to make a statement on round 2 of the levelling-up fund

Friday, 20 January 2023 08:19