Two in five Brits receiving Universal Credit were forced into downward spiral of debt this winter as payments failed to cover soaring cost of living, says the Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust says new research has revealed the true and devastating consequences of the current cost of living crisis, with hundreds of thousands of families across the country struggling to get by...
Thursday, 17 March 2022 00:01
Labour: Delays to online safety laws allow Putin’s disinformation to go unchecked
As the much-hyped, long-awaited, and much-delayed Online Safety Bill is due to be published...
Thursday, 17 March 2022 00:01
OfS to launch review of blended learning
The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a review of blended learning, amidst concerns that the poor quality of the online experience for some students during the pandemic has undermined the positive potential of mixing in-person and online course delivery...
Thursday, 17 March 2022 00:01
DfE: Response to OfS review of blended learning
A Department for Education spokesperson said...
Thursday, 17 March 2022 00:01
Government clampdown on the abuse of British courts to protect free speech
Wealthy individuals and powerful corporations who seek to silence critics by abusing the UK legal system have been put on notice by the Government...
Thursday, 17 March 2022 00:01
Labour responds to report showing that 2 in 5 Universal Credit recipients have been forced into a ‘spiral of debt’ by cost of living crisis
Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, responding to embargoed Trussell Trust report that reveals that two in five Universal Credit recipients have been forced into a ‘spiral of debt’ as their payments failed to cover cost of living crisis, said...
Thursday, 17 March 2022 00:01
World-first online safety laws introduced in Parliament
Internet users are one step closer to a safer online environment as the government’s new world-leading online safety laws are brought before parliament today...
Wednesday, 16 March 2022 22:30
Government launches landmark "Inclusive Britain" strategy
Today (17 March) the Government will publish its landmark Inclusive Britain strategy to tackle racial and ethnic disparities and ensure fairness in the UK...
Wednesday, 16 March 2022 22:30
Which? response as Online Safety Bill set to be introduced to Parliament
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “The inclusion of paid-for advertising in the Online Safety Bill is a vital move...'
Wednesday, 16 March 2022 22:30
Written statement on Ministry of Defence Financial Update - Mar 16
Secretary of State for Defence (Ben Wallace): On Thursday 10th March 2022 I authorised the release of £393.8 million to discharge the debt owed by the Ministry of Defence-owned company, International Military Services Limited...
Wednesday, 16 March 2022 15:04