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Rural pubs rescued with levelling up funds

Pubs in rural communities across England are among the cherished community assets being saved by government levelling up funding...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 13:36

UK Government announces preparations to ensure availability of abortion services in Northern Ireland

The UK Government has announced today (Thursday 24 March) its intention to prepare work on further regulations to ensure abortion services are available in Northern Ireland...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 12:52

Home Secretary commissions inspection of the police response to child sexual exploitation

The Home Secretary has commissioned Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to undertake a thematic inspection of the police response to group-based child sexual exploitation (CSE) at the earliest opportunity...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 12:47

Tried and tested system for calling of elections restored

The democratic way elections have been called for generations has been restored, with tried-and-tested arrangements preventing stalemates in Parliament from paralysing democracy...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 12:45

Home Affairs committee report publication: Appointment of HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Authorities

The Home Affairs Committee publishes its report following the pre-appointment hearing for the Government’s preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Authorities, Andrew Cooke...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 11:54

Ban Gazprom from supplying energy to UK businesses, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have called on the UK Government and the energy regulator Ofgem to ban Russian oil and gas company Gazprom from supplying energy to UK businesses...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 11:51

Racism in cricket: ‘Overwhelming support’ for Committee recommendations ahead of Yorkshire members’ vote

The DCMS Committee’s calls for action to tackle racism in cricket have received overwhelming support ahead of a crucial vote by Yorkshire members that will decide the future direction of the club...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 11:25

Morrisons purchase raises competition concerns over fuel

CMA finds CD&R’s acquisition of Morrisons could lead to higher fuel prices in 121 locations across the country where both firms own forecourts.

Thursday, 24 March 2022 10:10

Foreign Secretary announces 65 new Russian sanctions to cut off vital industries fuelling Putin’s war machine

New sanctions target strategic industries, banks and business elites...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 10:08

Joint outcome statement: India-UK round two FTA negotiations

Round two of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Republic of India and the United Kingdom...

Thursday, 24 March 2022 10:07