First Minister calls for recognition of state of Palestine
First Minister Humza Yousaf has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling for the United Kingdom to officially recognise the State of Palestine to break the political impasse that has condemned Israelis and the Palestinians to successive cycles of violence...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:42
DEFRA blob: Response to Surfers Against Sewage report
Today (21 November) there has been media coverage of a report by Surfers Against Sewage which claims 60% of inland swimming spots that they monitored would be classified as ‘poor’ if officially designated as bathing waters...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:30
Holocaust Memorial Bill: MPs appointed to new Committee to consider petitions against Bill
The House of Commons today agreed a motion to appoint Members to the Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:03
New UK and Republic of Korea clean energy partnership to accelerate net zero transition
A new Clean Energy Partnership between the UK and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be agreed tomorrow (Wednesday 22 November) to boost energy security and accelerate the clean energy transition...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:01
Robert Halfon UUK Mental Health conference speech
Higher Education Minister Robert Halfon delivered a speech at the Universities UK conference on mental health in higher education in London on 21 November 2023...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 12:33
2019 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access: heads of agreement (updated)
The outline terms agreed between DHSC and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) for the voluntary scheme...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:40
Committee calls for more information on EU gene-editing proposals
The European Scrutiny Committee has called for the Government to provide more information on recent EU proposals on gene-edited crops...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:38
Landmark sci-tech deal with the Republic of Korea to boost cooperation in critical technologies such as AI and semiconductors
Landmark commitments on AI, semiconductors, space and more form a key part of new UK-Republic of Korea Accord...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:18
‘Blasphemy’ in Schools Self-Censorship and Security Fears Amongst British Teachers - New polling from Policy Exchange
Exclusive polling published by Policy Exchange – conducted by YouGov – exposes that a de facto blasphemy code is being introduced to our schools...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:08
Unite: Royal Navy subs set for delays as Mersey shipyard workers vote to strike over pay
Royal Navy Dreadnought submarines and Type 26 frigates built at Cammell Laird shipyard are set for delays after workers today [Monday 20 November 2023] voted to strike...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 10:43