Extract from oral answer (Lords) on Electricity: Decarbonisation - Dec 21
Viscount Hanworth (Lab): Have the Government thought further about small modular nuclear reactors...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:44
Committee stage (Lords) (day 2) of the National Security Bill - Dec 21
Lord Bethell (Con): My Lords, Amendment 37A on treason and aiding a foreign power is in my name and that of the noble Lord, Lord Faulks, who is extremely frustrated that he cannot be here today...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:18
Oral answer (Lords) on Police: Appointments in PCC Offices - Dec 21
Lord Lexden asked the Government what plans they have to introduce legislation to prevent police officers facing serious misconduct proceedings being appointed to senior posts in the offices of Police and Crime Commissioners...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:16
Oral answer (Lords) on Iran: Women’s Rights - Dec 21
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage asked the Government what steps they are taking to support women in Iran fighting for basic human rights; and what representations they have made to the government of that country in relation to mass arrests of those demonstrating for such rights...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:14
Oral answer (Lords) on Electricity: Decarbonisation - Dec 21
Lord Ravensdale asked the Government what assessment they have made of the achievability of their target to decarbonise the electricity system by 2035...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:10
Oral answer (Lords) on Traffic-related Air Pollution - Dec 21
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill asked the Government what steps they are taking to reduce exposure to traffic-related air pollution, given its links to a range of health risks including cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological health conditions...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:09
UK renewables deliver 5.5 million homes gas saving for Christmas
New analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit’s (ECIU) Winter Power Tracker has found that between the 1st October and the end of Christmas day, power generated by wind, hydro and solar is likely to reach 25TWh (terawatt hours)...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:01
Lift off for projects fuelling jet liners with bin liners
The UK took another step towards net zero carbon emissions and helping its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to take flight as the Government awarded five companies a share of £165 million Advanced Fuels Fund...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:01
UK cements 10-year partnership with Moderna in major boost for vaccines and research
Patients in the UK will be protected against potential future global health threats, including potential pandemics, thanks to a deal struck between the government and Moderna...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:01
Business Rates Relief: 2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Scheme, local authority guidance
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme...
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 20:37