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Experts come together to put brain health at the forefront of the public health agenda

Today marks the launch of cross-sector consensus statement on brain health led by Alzheimer’s Research UK that aims to put the concept at the forefront of the public health agenda...

Tuesday, 30 November 2021 00:01

RAC: Petrol and diesel price cut must come this week after further drop in wholesale costs

RAC Fuel Watch data shows the price of oil fell by $10 a barrel to $73.18 on Friday on top of already lower wholesale prices meaning petrol is now around 12p a litre too expensive while diesel is 10p too high...

Tuesday, 30 November 2021 00:01

Minister launches ‘Ending Homelessness Action Plan’ with new funding for private rented sector to play their part

The Welsh Government’s commitment to end homelessness will be made clear in the Senedd later today as Climate Change Minister Julie James launches the Ending Homelessness Action Plan...

Tuesday, 30 November 2021 00:01

Keir Starmer announces new Shadow Cabinet

Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party, said:“The Labour Party I lead is focused on the priorities of the country. With this reshuffle, we are a smaller, more focused Shadow Cabinet..."

Monday, 29 November 2021 20:40

Unite calls for mandatory mask wearing in pubs, cafes and restaurants

The Unite union has called on Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, to act to ensure mandatory mask wearing for customers visiting hospitality venues across the UK...

Monday, 29 November 2021 19:10

Minister outlines international travel changes in Wales

Written statement by Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services...

Monday, 29 November 2021 18:52

Government provides financial safety net for Horizon Europe applicants

Successful applicants for Horizon Europe grant awards will be guaranteed funding regardless of the outcome of the UK’s efforts to associate to Horizon Europe...

Monday, 29 November 2021 18:46

LGA: MPs urged to back local government role in fixing employment and skills system

The Local Government Association (LGA) is warning today that employment and skills support in local areas will become even more fragmented if councils are sidelined in the Government’s Skills and Post-16 Education Bill...

Monday, 29 November 2021 17:03

NEU comments on Downing Street briefing on booster vaccines

Commenting on today’s Downing Street press conference, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Monday, 29 November 2021 16:49

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid made the following statement to Parliament

Mr Speaker, with permission, I’d like to make a statement on the Omicron variant and the steps we’re taking to keep our country safe...

Monday, 29 November 2021 16:38