Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Defence on Nov 7
Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the defence procurement system...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 07:22
Government failing on pledge to lead the way to net zero, says PAC
The UK Government’s commitment that the public sector should “lead by example” on the road to net zero is not being met, says MPs...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
BRC: Trouble brewing as prices rise
Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 6.6% in October, up from 5.7% in September...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
Government must take action to end the crisis of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children being placed in hotels – councils
The new Government is being urged to work more closely with councils to tackle the crisis of unaccompanied children being placed in hotels...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
Offender Management in Custody model ‘simply not working’, says HMI Prisons/HMI Probation
A joint inspection led by HM Inspectorate of Probation, with HM Inspectorate of Prisons, has found Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) is falling well short of expected standards – calling for the model to be overhauled...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
RAC: More than a third of young drivers putting off car repairs in attempt to save money
More than a third of drivers aged 17 to 24 (37%) are putting off necessary repairs to their vehicles in an attempt to cut their outgoings as the cost-of-living crisis bites, research from the 2022 RAC Report on Motoring has found...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
Too easy for the wrong people to join and stay in the police, new report on misogyny and corruption finds
Police vetting standards are not high enough and it is too easy for the wrong people to both join and stay in the police, a new report has found...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
NFU to inspire a nation this Back British Farming Day
Today is Back British Farming Day and the NFU is holding a national celebration to showcase the significant role that farming plays as the backbone of Britain’s rural economy, its communities and iconic environment...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
LGA responds to PAC report on Net Zero
In response to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on Net Zero, Cllr David Renard, Environment spokesperson for the LGA, said...
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 00:01
Northern Ireland Secretary of State holds talks with party leaders after restoration of Executive deadline passes
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP spoke with NI party leaders following the failure to restore the NI Executive...
Tuesday, 1 November 2022 19:59