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CMA response to Welsh Government’s Bus Services White Paper

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on bus services in Wales – ‘One network, one timetable, one ticket’...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 10:16

'Myth' of 'common law marriage' leaves disadvantaged groups disproportionately at risk

A group of cross-party MPs is demanding reforms to laws which leave cohabiting couples with 'inferior' protections to those who have formally married or have obtained a civil partnership...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 10:09

Back on track? What we know about the return of exams post-pandemic - Sutton Trust blog

Results day is fast approaching for students who sat A levels and GCSEs this summer – the first after the return of exams post pandemic...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 10:02

Official Statistics - Understanding earnings gaps for free school meals recipients in England: 2017 to 2019

Using the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset we estimate both raw and conditional free school meals earnings gaps at age 30...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:55

Official Statistics - Council Tax: challenges and changes in England and Wales, March 2022

This release provides statistics on the challenges against entries in the Council Tax valuation lists for England (1993) and Wales (1993 and 2005), including the outcomes of the challenges...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:49

UK announces agreement to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia and scale-up security and development links

Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling has visited Cambodia this week and announced a milestone agreement on a range of issues with influential countries in Southeast Asia...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:46

Union research reveals 'frightening drop in construction safety inspections'

Research by Unite, the UK’s leading union, has revealed a shocking and frightening decline in vital unannounced construction inspections being undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:30

New car registrations fall as supply issues continue to bite

UK new car registrations fell by -9.0% to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:23

Unfocused science and technology strategy risks “science superpower” becoming an empty slogan, Lords Committee

A clear, consistent and measurable science and technology policy is crucial to unlocking economic growth, improved public services and strategic international advantage for the UK...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 00:01

Adult Social Care needs immediate funding injection and long-term plan, says Levelling Up Committee

The Government urgently needs to come forward with additional funding this year to help the ravaged adult social care sector meet immediate pressures...

Thursday, 4 August 2022 00:01