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Consultation outcome - Competition in onshore electricity networks

Against the background of a rapidly evolving electricity system, we committed in the Energy White Paper 2020 to legislate to enable competition in onshore electricity networks.

Thursday, 4 August 2022 14:30

Guidance on medicines you cannot export from the UK or hoard

This document lists the medicines that cannot be exported from the UK or hoarded. The list is updated regularly...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 13:55

Chancellor responds to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Report

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi said: “Along with many other countries the UK is facing global economic challenges and I know that these forecasts will be concerning for many people..."

Thursday, 4 August 2022 13:52

Alcohol deaths in Scotland reach highest rate since 2008

1,245 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in Scotland in 2021, according to latest figures published by National Records of Scotland.

Thursday, 4 August 2022 13:51

Home Secretary continues funding to support victims of terrorism

Victims and survivors of terrorist attacks will continue to receive the practical and emotional support they need, as the government announces further funding...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:38

Make-up of honours committees revealed

The Cabinet Office has published information on how honours committees are made up and who the current members are...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:37

July LCV market down despite increasing demand for electric vehicles, says SMMT

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined for the seventh consecutive month in July, down -20.7% to 18,722 units, according to the latest figures published today...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:26

Afghanistan: Economic Crisis Underlies Mass Hunger - Human Rights Watch update

Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis cannot be effectively addressed unless the United States and other governments ease restrictions on the country’s banking sector to facilitate legitimate economic activity...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:23

Report outlines youth-centred framework to build a more confident and inclusive Northern Ireland

Wilton Park today published a report reflecting on the open and constructive dialogue between participants at a special conference on a more confident and inclusive Northern Ireland...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:17

Responses to Ofgem's price cap announcement

Alan Whitehead MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy Minister, responding to Ofgem's announcement that it will update the price cap quarterly and warning of a "very challenging winter ahead", said...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:15