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PM announces new plans so society's most depraved killers will face life behind bars

Society’s most depraved killers will face life behind bars with no chance of being released, under tough plans announced by the Prime Minister...

Sunday, 27 August 2023 08:26

Government announces application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18 September and start registering their interest from this Wednesday (30 August) through the online Rural Payments service...

Saturday, 26 August 2023 12:31

Thousands of hectares of peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change

Thousands of hectares of peatlands – from the Great North Bog to the Norfolk Broads – are set to be restored with twelve new projects awarded funding today to help tackle climate change...

Saturday, 26 August 2023 12:29

Bute House Agreement delivering Scotland’s energy transition celebrates second anniversary

The journey to a greener, fairer, net-zero economy is accelerating as the Bute House Agreement, the shared policy programme between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party...

Friday, 25 August 2023 16:21

Unite secures inflation-beating pay deal to end long-running strike at St Mungo’s charity

Hundreds of workers employed by homelessness charity St Mungo’s have ended their long-running strike victorious after accepting an inflation-beating pay increase...

Friday, 25 August 2023 15:33

UK companies explore clean energy opportunities in Australia

The government has today begun its first Clean Energy Trade Mission to Australia...

Friday, 25 August 2023 13:48

Consultation will ensure essential public services maintain minimum service levels during strike action

A new consultation, launched today, will advise unions on reasonable steps they should take to ensure minimum service levels are achieved during strike action...

Friday, 25 August 2023 13:44

UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund

The UK government has demonstrated its commitment to reversing the decline in nature by being one of the first countries to contribute to a newly established international fund...

Friday, 25 August 2023 10:42

Government suicide prevention fund for charity sector to be boosted

Tens of thousands of people experiencing suicidal thoughts or approaching a mental health crisis will receive vital support, as the government relaunches a £10 million fund...

Friday, 25 August 2023 10:40

Police forces still failing to record and publish data on ethnicity, says Inspectorate

Police forces are still failing to record the ethnicity of victims of crimes in nearly two thirds of cases, and they should publish more data on ethnicity to help build public confidence...

Friday, 25 August 2023 10:37