RAC Half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on the roads with drivers planning nearly 20m leisure trips
The arrival of the October half term in England and Wales will spark an ‘autumn rush’ on the roads with drivers taking an estimated 19.4m separate leisure trips between Friday and Sunday, according to research by RAC Breakdown...
Thursday, 21 October 2021 00:01
ASCL comment on EPI report into lost learning during pandemic and call for significant funding at Spending Review
Commenting on the publication of the Education Policy Institute (EPI) research on learning loss and education recovery ahead of next week's Spending Review 2021...
Thursday, 21 October 2021 00:01
UK agrees historic trade deal with New Zealand
A comprehensive trade agreement with New Zealand will cut red tape for businesses, end tariffs on UK exports and create new opportunities for tech and services companies, while making it easier for UK professionals to live and work in New Zealand...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 22:30
Emily Thornberry responds to the announcement of an agreement in principle of free trade with New Zealand
Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, responding to the announcement of an agreement in principle of free trade with New Zealand, said...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 22:30
UK Government secures groundbreaking covid-19 antivirals
Thousands of vulnerable patients could be taking ground-breaking COVID-19 antivirals this winter after the government announced deals to secure two new treatments...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 17:00
Extract from PMQs: Vagrancy Act - Oct 20
Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con): I am sure my right hon. Friend would agree that homeless people should be assisted and not arrested...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 16:27
"The time has come to reconsider the Vagrancy Act" says Prime Minister - Crisis response
The Prime Minister has recognised the need to ‘reconsider’ the archaic Vagrancy Act and that ‘no one should be criminalised for having nowhere to live’. ..
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 15:36
Westminster Hall debate on Artificial Intelligence - Oct 20
Nick Fletcher (Don Valley) (Con): I beg to move, that this House has considered the future impact of artificial intelligence on the economy and society...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 15:12
Westminster Hall debate on AUKUS: Impact on Anglo-Chinese Relations - Oct 20
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) (Con): I beg to move, that this House has considered the impact of the AUKUS pact on Anglo-Chinese relations...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 15:10
Extract from PMQs:
Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber) (SNP): In 11 short days, world leaders will gather in Glasgow for COP26...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 15:06