Human Rights Act reforms would weaken human rights protections in the UK
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned that Government proposals to reform the Human Rights Act risk weakening existing human rights protections...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 21:28
Private rented housing “failing far too often to provide safe and secure homes,” says committee report
In a report today the Public Accounts Committee says it is “too difficult for renters to realise their legal right to a safe and secure home”...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 21:23
Framework published for regenerating the future of Scotland’s town centres
In response to last year’s review of the Town Centre Action Plan, a joint report by the Scottish Government and COSLA outlines actions to better embed a ‘Town Centre First’ approach...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 17:15
Increasing class sizes are damaging learning and safety, says NASUWT
Three-quarters of teachers say their class sizes are getting bigger and the overwhelming majority believe the sizes of their classes are having a negative impact on pupils’ progress...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 15:41
Natasha highlights importance of charging Electric Vehicles safely
Natasha Asghar MS, Senedd Member for South East Wales, today highlighted the importance of charging electric vehicles safely following a meeting with the Charity Electrical Safety First...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 15:35
£20 million to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers
HGV drivers will benefit from £20 million to improve roadside facilities, as part of continued government action with industry to boost driver welfare...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 14:19
High inflation set to cause interest rate rollercoaster for student loans, says IFS (and government reaction)
English and Welsh graduates who took out a student loan since 2012 are in for a rollercoaster ride on student loan interest rates in the coming years, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 13:35
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme relaunches
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has relaunched today to help support the long-term sustainability, resilience, and prosperity of the seafood sector...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 13:31
Thousands of new community volunteering opportunities thanks to government investment
Thousands of young people, people with disabilities and those experiencing loneliness will get the opportunity to volunteer and help others thanks to £4.6 million in government investment...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 13:28
Multiplying maths skills for adults: Everyone can do maths
Adults looking to improve their numeracy skills are set to benefit from a £270 million investment in new courses, helping to level up opportunities for more people to progress...
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 13:25