The UK should introduce a British Innovation Principle, says new IES research
A new paper released by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and authored by IEA Head of Regulatory Affairs Victoria Hewson argues that innovation is under threat due to the over-application of the precautionary principle...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
Free glasses for pupils in school to tackle poor eyesight and boost literacy
Thousands of pupils will benefit from an expanded programme that provides two free pairs of glasses to improve reading and writing by tackling poor eyesight...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
LGA responds to Kerslake Commission report on ending rough sleeping
Responding to the final report from the Kerslake Commission, A new way of working: ending rough sleeping together, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
Keir Starmer sets out vision for a “contribution society”
Ahead of his first in-person Labour Party conference, Keir Starmer has set out his vision of how Labour will focus on providing security and opportunity to working people across the country...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan comments on record number of children seeking mental health support
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour's Shadow Mental Health Minister, commenting on analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists finding a record number of children and young people in England have sought mental health support, said...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
Kerslake Commission: “This is a pivotal moment – act now or risk a surge in homelessness”
An influential independent group of cross-party politicians and experts from the health, housing and homelessness sectors has urged the Government to act quickly and decisively to avoid a surge in rough sleeping...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
District Councils’ Network responds to Kerslake Commission report on rough sleeping
Responding to the Kerslake Commission report on ending rough sleeping, Cllr Phil King, District Councils’ Network spokesperson for Better Lives, said...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
Labour responds to Citizens Advice report on devastating impact Universal Credit cut will have on working people
Jonathan Reynolds MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to research from Citizens Advice showing 600,000 working people will struggle...
Thursday, 23 September 2021 00:01
Angela Rayner comments on broken Conservative manifesto promise on flexible work
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Deputy Leader and Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work, commenting on the announcement on the right to request flexible working...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 23:42
Return of funds forfeited by the National Crime Agency (Luca Filat): agreement between UK and Moldova
This agreement between the governments of the UK and Moldova facilitates the return of funds forfeited by the NCA in relation to Luca Filat...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:43