Government backs crime-cutting bill to end Friday releases
Changes to help reduce reoffending by making sure vulnerable prison leavers get ample time to access vital support services will be introduced under a new bill that gained government support today...
Friday, 2 December 2022 21:48
UK announces urgent support to Somali people facing famine
The UK is providing vital aid to Somalia in response to its growing risk of famine – as climate change threatens to make such crises more frequent...
Friday, 2 December 2022 17:00
Which? crowns Aldi as cheapest supermarket in November
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket in November by Which?, as the consumer champion found shoppers could save almost £27 on a basket of items there compared to the most expensive store...
Friday, 2 December 2022 11:43
Change to pre-2012 income contingent (ICR) student loans interest rate
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a change to the pre-2012 income contingent (ICR) student loans interest rate...
Friday, 2 December 2022 11:42
Written statement on Water company fines to be channelled into environmental improvements - Dec 2
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Dr Thérèse Coffey): On Wednesday 30 November the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced that future funding from fines handed out to water companies that pollute our rivers and seas will be invested in schemes that benefit our natural environment...
Friday, 2 December 2022 10:23
Dstl Enables AI Dataset Expansion
Dstl hosts Artificial Intelligence platform recognition trial to build datasets and validate algorithms...
Friday, 2 December 2022 09:53
A new judgement for care leavers
Ofsted publishes the outcomes of a consultation for a new judgement on the experiences and progress of care leavers...
Friday, 2 December 2022 09:43
National Disability Strategy (update)
The Government have published a policy paper update on the National Disability Strategy.
Friday, 2 December 2022 09:42
FCA: Insurance providers warned not to undervalue cars or other insured items when settling claims
Insurance firms have been warned not to undervalue cars and other insured items when settling insurance claims especially during the cost of living squeeze...
Friday, 2 December 2022 08:28
Lords debate on Ukraine: Tactical Nuclear Weapons - Dec 1
Lord Harries of Pentregarth (CB): My Lords, I want this subject considered by your Lordships because although we have discussed Ukraine a fair amount, we have not given all that much attention to the existence of, and threat posed by, tactical nuclear weapons...
Friday, 2 December 2022 07:56