New research reveals 1 in 4 bus services have disappeared in a decade - urgent action needed
Campaign for Better Transport research has revealed that more than one in four bus services in England (27 per cent) have been lost in the last decade...
Monday, 4 April 2022 09:19
Strong signs of recovery across education, but challenges remain, says Ofsted
Ofsted has today published the second set of reports in a series looking at the pandemic’s continued impact on education providers...
Monday, 4 April 2022 09:08
EAC calls for work on a unilateral CBAM to commence immediately
The UK Government should develop plans for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to address carbon leakage as the date to achieve net zero emissions gets closer, the Environmental Audit Committee says today...
Monday, 4 April 2022 00:01
Soaring childcare costs are limiting parents’ ability to work, as Labour demands Sunak secure families’ finances
Labour is today warning the cost of childcare is so high that parents are having to cut down the hours they work. New Labour analysis shows the average family now spends nearly £1,500 more on a nursery place than five years ago.
Monday, 4 April 2022 00:01
PM pays tribute to NATO: 'Greatest security alliance in the history of the world'
The NATO flag will fly above Downing Street today as the Alliance marks 73 years since its foundation.
Monday, 4 April 2022 00:01
Prime Minister appoints Mr David Quarrey CMG as the UK’s new Permanent Representative to NATO
The Prime Minister is today appointing a top diplomat to be the UK’s Permanent Representative to NATO – a clear demonstration of the organisation’s crucial global role...
Monday, 4 April 2022 00:01
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill progresses to next stage
The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill had its second reading debate in the House of Lords on Friday and will now be considered in committee...
Sunday, 3 April 2022 19:02
Eligible pensioners urged to apply for Pension Credit in new campaign
Pensioners and their loved ones are being urged to take up Pension Credit, as a new campaign is launched to help those of pension age with the cost of living...
Sunday, 3 April 2022 11:31
Government pledges nearly £2 million for Ukrainian welcome centres
Welcome hubs are being set up at airports, ports and train stations across the country to welcome Ukrainians, backed by almost £2m...
Sunday, 3 April 2022 11:28
New diagnostic centres have already delivered nearly three quarters of a million tests
From Wednesday 6 April, the first-ever dedicated Health and Social Care Levy will begin to raise billions to help tackle the Covid backlogs and reform services...
Sunday, 3 April 2022 00:01