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EFRA Committee launches inquiry launched into Australia free trade deal

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) the government has signed with Australia...

Monday, 20 December 2021 18:45

Boost for high streets and businesses as markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently

High streets and local business are set to benefit from changes to planning rules, which mean markets can be held more often and marquees put up in pub and restaurant gardens...

Monday, 20 December 2021 17:07

Scottish government boosts support for NHS gender identity services

A framework to improve access to and delivery of NHS gender identity services, backed by £9 million investment has been published by the Scottish government...

Monday, 20 December 2021 17:02

Government appointments and round-up of recent contact changes

Following the resignation of Lord Frost, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to become lead negotiator with the EU...

Monday, 20 December 2021 15:37

No Christmas tipples for 770 alcohol-tagged offenders

Around 770 offenders will be wearing alcohol tags on Christmas Day as part of the Government’s drive to protect the public from drink-fuelled violence.

Monday, 20 December 2021 14:23

LGA responds to new community funding to encourage vaccine take-up

Responding to the Government’s £22.5 million funding announcement to help areas with low vaccine uptake encourage hard to reach people to come forward...

Monday, 20 December 2021 13:58

LGA responds to vaccination scheme for rough sleepers

Responding to the Government’s announcement of the Protect and Vaccinate scheme to increase vaccination among people sleeping rough, Cllr David Renard, LGA housing spokesperson, said...

Monday, 20 December 2021 12:39

Icarus advances armoured vehicle protection

Armoured vehicles could benefit from increased protection against current and future threats under research being conducted by Dstl...

Monday, 20 December 2021 12:20

Guidance published on defence networks governance (JSP 604)

JSP 604 applies to all systems interacting with Ministry of Defence information and communication technology (ICT) systems. All rules are subject to change...

Monday, 20 December 2021 11:33

Government seeks views on new oil and gas climate checkpoint

The government has today launched a consultation on the design of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for the oil and gas industry...

Monday, 20 December 2021 11:29