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Offender Management in Custody model ‘simply not working’, says HMI Prisons/HMI Probation

A joint inspection led by HM Inspectorate of Probation, with HM Inspectorate of Prisons, has found Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) is falling well short of expected standards – calling for the model to be overhauled...

Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01

RAC: More than a third of young drivers putting off car repairs in attempt to save money

More than a third of drivers aged 17 to 24 (37%) are putting off necessary repairs to their vehicles in an attempt to cut their outgoings as the cost-of-living crisis bites, research from the 2022 RAC Report on Motoring has found...

Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01

Too easy for the wrong people to join and stay in the police, new report on misogyny and corruption finds

Police vetting standards are not high enough and it is too easy for the wrong people to both join and stay in the police, a new report has found...

Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01

NFU to inspire a nation this Back British Farming Day

Today is Back British Farming Day and the NFU is holding a national celebration to showcase the significant role that farming plays as the backbone of Britain’s rural economy, its communities and iconic environment...

Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01

LGA responds to PAC report on Net Zero

In response to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on Net Zero, Cllr David Renard, Environment spokesperson for the LGA, said...

Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01

Northern Ireland Secretary of State holds talks with party leaders after restoration of Executive deadline passes

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP spoke with NI party leaders following the failure to restore the NI Executive...

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 19:59

Public Sector Pay: Proposed Strike Action - Transcript of Westminster Hall debate

Beth Winter (Cynon Valley) (Lab): I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of proposed strike action in response to public sector pay announcements...

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 19:48

Minister Halfon welcomes NUS’ investigation into allegations of antisemitism

Education Minister Robert Halfon has published a statement in response to the NUS’ independent investigation into allegations of antisemitism of the then President-Elect Shaima Dallali...

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 17:54

Henry Smith MP joins Dogs Trust in calling for an end to puppy smuggling

Henry Smith MP joined with the Dogs Trust in Parliament (on Wednesday, 26th October) where the charity called on the Government to take further action...

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 17:47

UK leads the way on ending plastic pollution

The Environment Secretary has today started talks with businesses, environmental groups, scientists and civil society on shaping a legally-binding global treaty that aims to end plastic pollution by 2040...

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 16:40