Lisa Nandy responds to the announcement of new freeports
Lisa Nandy MP, Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, responding to the announcement of new freeports, said...
Friday, 13 January 2023 11:05
‘Councils are intrinsic to a net zero future’ – LGA statement on net zero review
Responding to the publication of the independent net zero review report, Cllr David Renard, Environment spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said...
Friday, 13 January 2023 11:04
Joint cooperation to deliver two new green freeports in Firth of Forth and Inverness and Cromarty Firth
Two new Green Freeports will be established in Inverness and Cromarty Firth and Firth of Forth, the UK and Scottish governments have jointly announced today (Friday 13 January), helping to create jobs, drive growth and level up the country...
Friday, 13 January 2023 10:12
Extract from Lords debate on Preparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report) - Jan 12
The Lord Bishop of Leicester:...Across the UK, when there have been terror attacks or explosions, churches have opened to offer shelter and hospitality for those affected...
Friday, 13 January 2023 09:04
Extract from short debate (Lords) on Commonwealth: Zimbabwe - Jan 12
Lord Loomba (CB):...Let us remember that, in 2021, the British Government expressed concern about democracy in Bangladesh...
Friday, 13 January 2023 09:01
Clare Lombardelli appointed as OECD Chief Economist
Chief Economic Adviser to the Treasury, Clare Lombardelli, has been appointed as the new OECD Chief Economist – the first time a British person has held this role in thirty years...
Friday, 13 January 2023 08:57
Business Secretary in talks with Saudi Arabia to advance commercial collaboration in UK space based solar
The UK and Saudi Arabia governments yesterday (Thursday 12 January) discussed ambitious plans for collaboration in space and innovation...
Friday, 13 January 2023 08:54
Rachel Reeves responds to today's GDP figures
Rachel Reeves MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor, responding to today's figures which show GDP fell by 0.3% in the three months to November 2022, said...
Friday, 13 January 2023 07:16
Chancellor responds to November GDP statistics
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, said...
Friday, 13 January 2023 07:15
Independent report published on the review of Net Zero (updated)
An independent review of the government’s approach to delivering its net zero target, to ensure that it is pro-business and pro-growth...
Friday, 13 January 2023 07:13