UK records a whole year of fewer vehicles licensed for the road – AA
For only the second time since the second world war, the number of licensed vehicles on UK roads declined over a whole year...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:42
DfT statistics released this morning (motorcycles/SORN vehicles/EVs) - RAC reaction
Following the release this morning of new official data on vehicles registered in the UK during 2020, please see below reaction from the RAC...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:41
Regulator seeks views on reclassification of pain medication
The public has until 3 June to respond to the consultation on the potential reclassification of Nuromol to a general sale list medicine...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:39
Admissions reform must not leave students marooned without proper careers support, says Universities UK
Reform to the university admissions system should only take place if there is a commitment from the UK government to enhance investment in careers advice for applicants to boost student choice...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:37
ONS Crime stats 2020: Dangerous driving up, but vehicle theft down – AA
Statistics released by the ONS today* show that dangerous driving increased by 3% in 2020 compared to 2019 at a time when lockdown restrictions meant drivers should have been at home...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:35
Jonathan Ashworth comments on NHS waiting list hitting five million
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, commenting on the news that the NHS waiting list has hit five million, said...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:09
Ofcom: UK broadband speeds on the rise
Average download speeds increased by a quarter last year, according to new Ofcom research into the UK’s broadband speeds...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:06
Ofqual: Post Qualification Admissions reform consultation response
Ofqual’s response to the Department for Education’s consultation on Post Qualification Admissions reform...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:00
£1.4-billion modernised Chinook fleet
A £1.4-billion contract to modernise the Chinook fleet over the next 10 years has been agreed. The deal will see British forces benefit from 14 of the latest iconic heavy-lift helicopters...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 10:59
Rail Minister responds to Hitachi update
Rail Minister Chris-Heaton Harris said: “I welcome the news that operators, working closely with Hitachi and the independent safety regulator, the Office of Road and Rail, have confirmed that many trains can return to the network following rigorous safety tests...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 10:57