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Scottish Parliament debate on Striking University Staff - May 12

Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): Universities in the north-east of Scotland and across the country have made enormous contributions to Scotland, Europe and the world...

Friday, 13 May 2022 07:32

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Transport on May 19

Christian Matheson (City of Chester): What plans he has to implement the Union Connectivity Review's recommendations on rail transport...

Friday, 13 May 2022 07:20

“Micromobility can revolutionise cities, but will need space to succeed” - AA president addressing New Mobility Forum

The Queen’s Speech on Tuesday May 10 advocated keeping ‘the UK at the forefront of transport innovation.’

Friday, 13 May 2022 00:01

Landmark partnership between US and UK to launch new era of spaceflight

Future spaceflight will be made easier and cheaper, following a landmark partnership with the US to help cut red tape and boost opportunities in the UK, signed by the Transport Secretary this week in Washington...

Friday, 13 May 2022 00:01

Grant fund launched to support women's reproductive wellbeing in the workplace

Women experiencing the menopause, fertility problems, miscarriage and pregnancy loss, menstrual health and gynaecological conditions in the workplace will be supported to remain in or return to the workplace by a multi-million pound funding boost to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations..

Friday, 13 May 2022 00:01

Government cracks down on companies for creating “plague of potholes”

Motorists will benefit from smoother journeys, better connected communities and reduced congestion, as the Government introduces new measures to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on the country’s roads after carrying out street works...

Friday, 13 May 2022 00:01

Teacher bonuses and funding for school buildings to level up education

Pupils in the most disadvantaged schools will benefit from high quality, specialised STEM teaching following a £60 million investment to attract and retain the top teaching talent...

Friday, 13 May 2022 00:01

Mayor of London smashes housing record to start more than 18,700 genuinely affordable homes last year 

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has beaten the record he set in 2019/20 for the number of genuinely affordable homes being built in the capital...

Friday, 13 May 2022 00:01

Foreign Secretary rallies allies to ‘constrain Putin’s aggression’ during NATO and G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Germany

The Foreign Secretary has called on international allies to go “further and faster” together to support the Ukrainian resistance and constrain any further aggression by the Putin war machine...

Thursday, 12 May 2022 22:30

Recovery and Reform Bill will safeguard public health in Scotland

Legislation in the Scottish Parliament proposing the permanent adoption or temporary extension of some measures enacted during the pandemic to support Scotland’s recovery...

Thursday, 12 May 2022 20:53