It’s not too late to reverse biodiversity decline by 2030, UK’s five leading nature bodies say
Greater action, investment and embracing natural solutions are crucial to reversing biodiversity decline by 2030, the five UK statutory nature agencies say in a new report published today...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:01
Tax bumper pandemic profits to kickstart a fairer and stronger post-crisis economy, says IPPR
In a major publication ahead of the party conferences of the two main parties, the IPPR think tank has set out a vision for the economic recovery that rebalances power and spreads prosperity across the country...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:01
UK university staff to ballot in October over pay and pensions
The University and College Union (UCU) has today (Wednesday) confirmed that strike ballots will open at UK universities on Monday 18 October in rows over USS pensions and pay, unsafe workloads, casualisation and equality failings...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:01
Government accepts key Committee recommendation to refer major music groups to Competition and Markets Authority
Ministers have referred the case for a market study on the economic impact of dominance by the major music groups to the CMA, a key recommendation of the DCMS Committee’s Report...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:01
Universities UK (UUK) response on behalf of USS employers to UCU industrial action ballot announcement
Speaking following confirmation from the University and College Union (UCU) that they will ballot members for industrial action over the USS pension scheme, a UUK spokesperson on behalf of USS employers said...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:01
NEU responds to Work and Pensions Committee report on Children in Poverty
Commenting on Children in poverty: Measurement and targets, a report by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:01
Government secures agreement to ensure CO2 supplies
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has today announced an agreement with CF Fertilisers to ensure the continued supply of CO2 to UK businesses – an essential component of the national economy.
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 22:30
Wales' Rural Affairs Minister sets out timeline for future farm support
Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has outlined the next steps to introduce a new system of farm support which will reward farmers...
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 18:47
UK Embassy launches Sports for Climate competition ahead of COP26
The British Embassy in Cairo is launching a first-of-its-kind “Sports for Climate” competition to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change...
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 18:19
Labour leader appoints new Shadow Equalities team
Labour leader, Keir Starmer has today appointed Anneliese Dodds MP, Chair of the Labour Party, as his new Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities...
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 18:08