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Revealed: How far Boris Johnson’s manifesto-breaking ‘working-class dementia tax’ changes will deepen regional inequality

The Tories’ working-class dementia tax will disproportionately hit families in the Midlands and the North of England, reveals new research from Labour...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 12:53

UK Government announces biggest investment into Britain's tidal power

The UK Government will invest £20 million per year in Tidal Stream electricity as part of its flagship renewable energy auction scheme, kickstarting a brand-new chapter for the tidal industry and creating jobs across the UK...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 12:51

Higher and Further Education Minister speech at Times Higher Education event

Minister for Higher and Further Education, Michelle Donelan, today delivered a speech at a Times Higher Education Campus Live event, outlining plans to give learners of all ages the chance to gain skills and experience through our Lifelong Loan Entitlement...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 11:57

Prospect: Natural England staff vote for industrial action over poverty pay

Natural England staff in Prospect Union have voted to take industrial action over pay thanks to years of decreasing budgets, increased workloads and stagnating pay...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 11:23

£1000 boost for nearly 2m working households on Universal Credit

Almost two million of the lowest income working households who receive Universal Credit will today benefit from a cash boost worth £1,000 on average...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 11:22

Speech by John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to the UK Finance Annual Dinner on Nov 23

Speech by John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to the UK Finance Annual Dinner...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 10:57

New cyber laws to protect people’s personal tech from hackers

Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable devices thanks to a new world-leading law introduced today by the government...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 10:44

MPs study rural mental health – a sometimes hidden topic 

MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee are embarking on a wide-ranging inquiry into Rural mental health...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 10:26

Workplace Charging Scheme: guidance for applicants

What the Workplace Charging Scheme is, eligibility criteria for applicant organisations and how to apply...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 10:23

National Data Strategy Mission 1 Policy Framework: Unlocking the value of data across the economy

A framework for government action to set the correct conditions to make private and third sector data more usable, accessible and available across the UK, while protecting data rights and IP...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 09:12