Government must learn lessons from the use of criminal law in the covid-19 pandemic, say MPs
The Justice Committee has called on the Government to learn lessons from its use of the criminal law in the covid-19 pandemic...
Friday, 24 September 2021 00:01
Government’s focus on Levelling Up must not turn back the clock on hard-won equal rights, say MPs
In its new Report, Levelling Up and equality: a new framework for change, the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee continues to argue that the Government must create a new Cabinet level Secretary of State for Equalities and Levelling Up...
Friday, 24 September 2021 00:01
The new British Ambassador to Argentina presented her credentials
The new British Ambassador to Argentina, Kirsty Hayes, presented the copies of her credentials to Secretary of Foreign Affairs Pablo Tettamanti...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 23:05
Climate action is necessary for international peace and security, says Lord Ahmad
Statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on Climate Security...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 22:49
UK and Welsh Governments approve £58.7 million for City Deal low carbon programme
The UK and Welsh Governments have approved the £58.7 million Swansea Bay City Deal’s Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:11
Defence Secretary's speech at the Type 31 steel cut ceremony
The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's speech at the steel cut ceremony for HMS Venturer, the first vessel of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:06
Guidance published on enabling safe and effective volunteering during coronavirus
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has published guidance aimed at helping organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:04
Commons Urgent Question on Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils - Sep 23
Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will make a statement on the impact of coronavirus on attendance in education settings and support for pupils to catch-up on lost learning...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 16:14
Commons Urgent Question on Gas Prices and Energy Suppliers - Sep 23
Edward Miliband (Doncaster North) (Lab) (Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy if he will make a statement on rising gas prices and the collapse of energy suppliers...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 16:12
Jim McMahon responds to BP closing some of its petrol stations
Jim McMahon MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on BP closing some of its petrol stations because of a shortage of lorry drivers, said...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 16:01