CMA finds concerns in proposed chemicals merger
The CMA has found that the anticipated purchase of MBCC Group by Sika AG could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of chemical admixtures in the UK...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 09:24
Ofsted: Concerns over damaging impact of staff shortages on children’s social care
Ofsted has today published a report on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s social care, drawing on evidence from inspections, focus groups and interviews with inspectors...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 08:34
“Impossible to have confidence” that Randox contracts were awarded properly, says committee
In a highly critical report published today the Commons’ Public Accounts Committee says that “woefully inadequate record-keeping”, failing to meet even basic requirements to publicly report ministers’ meetings...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:10
Shop Prices rise ever higher - BRC figures
Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 4.4% in July, up from 3.1% in June. This is above the 12- and 6-month average price increases of 1.5% and 2.8%, respectively...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:01
Transport Committee: Government must revisit decisions on Integrated Rail Plan
A thorough reassessment of the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan is essential to ensure this once-in-a-generation investment in rail is not a missed opportunity to address regional imbalances...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:01
Renewed commitment to rebuild trust and damaged relationships urgently needed to resolve Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland issues, says Lords report
A renewed commitment to rebuild trust and dialogue and to repair damaged relationships is urgently needed to address the problems Brexit and the Protocol have presented...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:01
Pause deductions from benefits to ease cost of living crisis, MPs say
Automatic repayments to the Government and others owed by people claiming benefits should be put on hold to help households struggling with huge financial pressures...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:01
FCA says new Consumer Duty will lead to a major shift in financial services
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed its plans to bring in a new Consumer Duty, which will fundamentally improve how firms serve consumers...
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:01
Government ministers meet to address summer travel disruption
As the UK prepares for another busy weekend of travel, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Kit Malthouse today chaired a meeting of Ministers from across Government...
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 22:21
Guidance - Occupied Palestinian Territories: country policy and information notes
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 17:25