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UK to host international conference to promote freedom of religion or belief next summer in London

Today (23 November) Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces that next summer the UK will host a global summit to promote freedom of religion or belief for all...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:46

National Transfer Scheme to become mandatory for all local authorities

Children’s services across the UK have been informed of our intention to temporarily mandate the scheme...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:40

Readout of PM's meeting with President Herzog of Israel

The Prime Minister hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a meeting today...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:38

"No country can eliminate modern slavery alone" - speech by FCDO Minister Lord Ahmad

Statement delivered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon at the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the UNGlobal Plan of Action to Combat Human Trafficking...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:35

RAC reacts to government EV charging commitment for new buildings

RAC director of EVs Sarah Winward-Kotecha said: “Future-proofing new build houses by ensuring they include electric car charge points wherever feasible is a welcome move by the Government...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:01

Negative test becomes part of certification scheme

People attending venues covered by Scotland's COVID certification scheme are to be given the option of providing a recent negative lateral flow test for the virus, as an alternative to proof of vaccination...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 15:26

Treasury Committee publishes Government response on social care changes

The Treasury Committee today publishes the Government’s response to a request for an impact assessment on proposed changes to adult social care...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 14:57

Industry and Regulators Committee transcript: Ofgem and Net Zero - Nov 16

The Committee will consider the role of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), the UK’s energy regulator, in the transition to net zero...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 14:08

National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022

The theme for the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week has been announced today...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 13:22

MPs to debate the role of food and drink in the UK economy

Next week in Westminster Hall (Wednesday, December 1) there will be a debate on the "Contribution of food and drink to the UK economy."

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 13:20