Ministers “asleep at the wheel” as Met Office issues first ever ‘red’ extreme heat warning
Labour warned Ministers are “asleep at the wheel” as the Prime Minister’s spokesman has confirmed the UK is facing a national emergency due to the extreme heat
Friday, 15 July 2022 14:44
Bidding opens again for £4.8 billion levelling up fund
Applications for the second round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund now open until 2 August...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:55
Cash boost for millions of workers as government backs new law to ensure all staff keep their tips
Government backs new reforms making it unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:53
Veterans called forward to share views on pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces
A call for evidence has been launched to share views on the treatment of veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:50
Written statement on Levelling Up Fund Update - July 15
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (Greg Clark): I am today opening applications for the next round of the Levelling Up Fund...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:10
Labour calls on “invisible man” Steve Barclay to get a grip on the crisis facing the NHS
Labour is calling on the government to “show the urgency the crisis demands”, in response to record delays facing ambulance and Accident and Emergency services...
Friday, 15 July 2022 12:07
£2.35 billion Typhoon upgrade sustains 1,300 UK jobs
Typhoon fighter jets will be fitted with the world’s most advanced radar - part of a £2.35 billion investment at the Royal International Air Tattoo...
Friday, 15 July 2022 11:14
Written statement on Firearms Safety Consultation - July 15
Minister of State for Crime and Policing (Tom Pursglove): The Government has today published its response to the consultation held on firearms safety, which sought views on a number of measures responding to issues raised during the passage of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 through Parliament...
Friday, 15 July 2022 10:58
New taskforce to support pension scheme engagement with social factors in ESG investing
A new Minister-led taskforce will help pension schemes address the risks and seize the opportunities of the “social” element in ESG investing...
Friday, 15 July 2022 10:48
Environmental Audit Committee Fossil fuel giants BP and Shell and Business Secretary to give evidence to MPs
The UK heads of bp and Shell, the CEO of Harbour Energy, climate campaigners Uplift and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will all give evidence on Wednesday 20 July...
Friday, 15 July 2022 10:09