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Government sets out further support for tenant farmers

Tenant farmers will be at the heart of government’s work to grow and support the rural economy thanks to new measures announced by government today...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:30

Criminal group allegedly linked to almost £1 million benefits theft caught in DWP sting

A DWP investigation has linked a suspected Organised Crime Group (OCG) with 1,000 bogus benefits claims - potentially defrauding more than £900,000 from the taxpayer...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:08

Scottish government announces £9.5 million to support young musicians

Scottish Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has confirmed £9.5 million funding for Scotland’s flagship Youth Music Initiative (YMI) this year...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:50

MPs to question music festival representatives on gender-balanced line-ups and tackling sexual harassment

Women’s safety at live music events and the gender balance of festival line-ups is the focus of the fourth session of the Women and Equalities Committee’s misogyny in music inquiry...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:44

Scottish government announces increased funding for local land ownership

Scottish Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced a £1 million increase to the Scottish Land Fund -  a flagship scheme that helps communities take ownership....

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:41

Lords Committee launches inquiry into the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has today launched a new call for evidence to scrutinise the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:37

Exchange of Letters between the Prime Minister and Home Secretary

An exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Home Secretary on 24 May 2023...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:38

New research exploring the challenges faced by fuel poor households in winter 2022 to 2023

The Committee on Fuel Poverty has published a new research report exploring the challenges faced by fuel poor households over the winter of 2022 to 2023...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:09

Thousands more ex-prisoners in work following major drive to boost employment

New statistics show rapid progress has been made to boost employment for prison leavers, with the number of ex-offenders who have been successfully steered into jobs within 6 months...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:08

New specialist fraud squad to help departments prevent fraud in public services

A new team of experts will surge into departments to help prevent fraud in public services...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:06