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University staff to strike over pay as new term begins, says Unison

Thousands of university staff including administrators, cleaners, library, security and catering employees are to walk out in a wave of strikes that will hit universities from today...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 16:20

Innovative scheme saves 45,000 hospital admission bed days in Scotland

A new service which has already saved 45,000 hospital bed days this year is being further rolled out over the coming months...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 16:17

International Trade Committee report on UK Export Finance

The International Trade Committee has published a report on UK Export Finance...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 15:40

Treasury Committee calls for independent economic forecast to be published alongside emergency budget

The Treasury Committee has requested assurance that the Government will publish an Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast alongside this month’s emergency fiscal event...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 15:28

FSA blog: Areas of Research Interest - The Food Standard Agency’s research priorities

The fundamental mission of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), as laid out in our strategy, is food you can trust. In delivering this mission we have developed seven guiding principles...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 15:23

Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities at UN in first overseas trip

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly begins his first overseas trip in his new role today – arriving at the United Nations in New York for high-level talks as part of the 77th UN General Assembly...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 13:34

Ground-breaking Bill to ban single-use plastics in Wales and avoid leaving a ‘toxic legacy’ for future generations

A key step in reducing the flow of plastic waste damaging wildlife and the environment in Wales will be made today as a Bill banning single-use plastics is expected to be laid...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 10:00

£150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin this month

From today around six million disabled people in the UK will start to receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living payment...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 09:34

UK will match record Ukraine support in 2023

Prime Minister Liz Truss will use her visit to New York this week to solidify the UK’s commitment to Ukraine’s security and territorial integrity, with the announcement that the UK will match...

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 09:20

Local Shop Report 2022: Convenience sector resilient despite challenging times, says ACS

The 2022 Local Shop Report has revealed the enormous contribution that convenience stores in the UK make to people’s lives, not just as essential grocery businesses...

Thursday, 15 September 2022 00:01