Oral answer (Lords) on Iran: Women’s Rights - Dec 21
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage asked the Government what steps they are taking to support women in Iran fighting for basic human rights; and what representations they have made to the government of that country in relation to mass arrests of those demonstrating for such rights...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:14
Oral answer (Lords) on Electricity: Decarbonisation - Dec 21
Lord Ravensdale asked the Government what assessment they have made of the achievability of their target to decarbonise the electricity system by 2035...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:10
Oral answer (Lords) on Traffic-related Air Pollution - Dec 21
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill asked the Government what steps they are taking to reduce exposure to traffic-related air pollution, given its links to a range of health risks including cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological health conditions...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 07:09
UK renewables deliver 5.5 million homes gas saving for Christmas
New analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit’s (ECIU) Winter Power Tracker has found that between the 1st October and the end of Christmas day, power generated by wind, hydro and solar is likely to reach 25TWh (terawatt hours)...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:01
Lift off for projects fuelling jet liners with bin liners
The UK took another step towards net zero carbon emissions and helping its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to take flight as the Government awarded five companies a share of £165 million Advanced Fuels Fund...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:01
UK cements 10-year partnership with Moderna in major boost for vaccines and research
Patients in the UK will be protected against potential future global health threats, including potential pandemics, thanks to a deal struck between the government and Moderna...
Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:01
Business Rates Relief: 2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Scheme, local authority guidance
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme...
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 20:37
Bridget Phillipson responds to comments from the Education Secretary that teachers’ salaries are in the top 10% of earners in some parts of the country
Bridget Phillipson MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to comments from the Education Secretary that teachers’ salaries are in the top 10% of earners in some parts of the country, said...
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 15:38
Louise Haigh reacts to the Trans Pennine Express ‘do not travel’ order
Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on Trans Pennine Express issuing a ‘do not travel’ order, said...
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 14:38
Randall Kroszner appointed to the Financial Policy Committee
Randall Kroszner has been appointed as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announced today (21st December)...
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 14:12