Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV chargepoint boost
Drivers will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints across the country, through a new pilot backed by £20 million of government and industry funding announced today...
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 00:01
UK and Ukraine launch talks on digital trade deal to support Ukrainian businesses
The UK and Ukraine have announced their intention to pursue a new digital trade agreement to help Ukraine rebuild its economy and protect livelihoods following Russia’s invasion...
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 00:01
“Raab holding victims and taxpayers to ransom” says Labour, as funding energy costs at crumbling courts rises by 50% in five years
Labour today accused Dominic Raab of holding victims and taxpayers after new research from the Labour Party found that the cost of footing energy bills in England and Wales’s crumbling courts has risen by 50 per cent in the last five years...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 22:30
David Lammy calls for ‘laser-like focus’ on maintaining support for Ukrainian people, six months after Putin launched illegal invasion
David Lammy MP, Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary, commenting ahead of the Independence Day of Ukraine (on Wednesday, 24 August), which also marks the six-month anniversary of Putin's illegal invasion, said...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 22:30
Welsh minister hails plan helping people with learning disabilities into work
“Helping people with learning disabilities find employment is a key part of our action plan to ensure they live full, independent lives,” Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan said today...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 18:03
Scotland's First Minister hosts energy summit
The Scottish Government, energy companies and advice organisations met at Bute House today (Tuesday 23rd August) for a summit chaired by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 17:28
Labour unveils plan for Real Living Wage for every adult worker
A Labour government will change the remit of the Low Pay Commission so that the minimum wage will for the first time reflect the need for working people’s pay...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 17:24
PM address to Crimea Platform summit: 23 August 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Crimea Platform summit virtually today...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 14:14
National Drought Group agrees further steps to manage drought now and in the long term
The group agreed further action to manage the current drought and work to reduce the risk of drought next year...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 14:09
Adult social care charging reform: distribution of funding 2023 to 2024
The government is introducing a new adult social care charging framework from October 2023...
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 13:35