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A new way forward for posties and others who have workplace pensions

A new type of pension scheme, with the potential to provide better retirement outcomes and stability, will move a step closer today...

Monday, 19 July 2021 12:15

Labour demands answers on Truss human rights ‘simplifications’

Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow International Trade Secretary, responding to the Government’s consultation paper on a new system of trade preferences for developing countries, said...

Monday, 19 July 2021 11:03

ONS report: Coronavirus and its impact on UK hospitality: January 2020 to June 2021

Analysis of the hospitality sector during coronavirus (COVID-19) with a focus on the most recent easing of restrictions in spring 2021. Includes details of how the sector has performed and the future of employment in hospitality....

Monday, 19 July 2021 10:17

Urgent question today (Monday) on International Travel

Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon has been granted an urgent question by the Speaker on "Changes to International Travel Rules"...

Monday, 19 July 2021 10:14

NEU comments on British Educational Research Association report on primary assessment

Commenting on the BERA report ‘High Standards not High Stakes’, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Monday, 19 July 2021 09:56

Cross party group of MPs criticise “inexcusable delay” - as Ministers push back special educational needs review

The Government has confirmed they are again delaying the publication of their review of support for special educational needs, initially announced in September 2019...

Monday, 19 July 2021 09:04

New UK scheme to drive trade with developing countries

The proposed new Developing Countries Trading Scheme aims to grow trade with lower income nations, supporting jobs and growth across the globe and at home...

Monday, 19 July 2021 08:59

Frontline NHS and social care staff can attend work rather than self-isolate in exceptional circumstances

From tomorrow (Monday 19 July), double vaccinated frontline NHS and social care staff in England who have been told to self-isolate will be permitted to attend work...

Monday, 19 July 2021 00:01

Prime Minister urges caution as England moves to Step 4

England has today (Monday) moved to Step 4 of the Roadmap. This means the majority of covid restrictions have now ended, replaced with guidance emphasising personal judgement and responsibility...

Sunday, 18 July 2021 20:12

Updated guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) measures for grassroots sport participants, providers and facility operators

This guidance sets out information for the public and sport providers on how to organise and participate in grassroots sport...

Sunday, 18 July 2021 18:04