Union research reveals 'frightening drop in construction safety inspections'
Research by Unite, the UK’s leading union, has revealed a shocking and frightening decline in vital unannounced construction inspections being undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive...
Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:30
New car registrations fall as supply issues continue to bite
UK new car registrations fell by -9.0% to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...
Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:23
Unfocused science and technology strategy risks “science superpower” becoming an empty slogan, Lords Committee
A clear, consistent and measurable science and technology policy is crucial to unlocking economic growth, improved public services and strategic international advantage for the UK...
Thursday, 4 August 2022 00:01
Adult Social Care needs immediate funding injection and long-term plan, says Levelling Up Committee
The Government urgently needs to come forward with additional funding this year to help the ravaged adult social care sector meet immediate pressures...
Thursday, 4 August 2022 00:01
Labour responds to Sutton Trust research on A-level results and student’s progression this summer
Stephen Morgan MP, Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister, responding to the Sutton Trust’s latest research on A-level results and student’s progression this summer, said...
Thursday, 4 August 2022 00:01
Sutton Trust research - pandemic disruption continuing in first year of exams since 2019
Pandemic-related disruption continued to impact students in the run up to the first national exams since 2019, according to new research published by the Sutton Trust today...
Thursday, 4 August 2022 00:01
‘Backlog Britain’ reaches new peak as Government continues to neglect the public
The Labour party has criticised the Conservatives for being too focused on fighting amongst themselves to carry out basic functions of government...
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 22:30
£6 million funding to improve housing and support for vulnerable tenants
Vulnerable tenants living in poor-quality supported housing with little to no support from providers will see significant improvements as government helps councils crackdown...
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 18:33
Policy paper published on heated tobacco products
The Department of Health and Social Care has published an explanatory memorandum on a European Commission delegated directive amending the EU Tobacco Products Directive...
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 17:34
Urgent action needed to help Northern Ireland's motorists facing MOT delays, says UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Infrastructure Spokesperson, John Stewart MLA, has called on the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to provide urgent clarity and assurances to motorists...
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 16:45