Conservative delays could leave some children unvaccinated until February, Labour analysis shows
Labour has today (Wednesday) revealed that, at the current rate of progress, some 12 – 15-year-olds will not be vaccinated until February, 15 weeks after the Government’s initial October half-term target for offering the jab to all eligible teenagers...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 22:30
NAHT comments on Labour analysis showing some teens may not be vaccinated until February
Commenting as Labour reveals that, at the current rate of progress, some 12 – 15-year-olds will not be vaccinated until February, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 22:30
Sir Peter Bazalgette appointed new chair of Creative Industries Council
Sir Peter Bazalgette has been appointed as the industry co-Chair of the Creative Industries Council, the joint forum between industry and government...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 18:16
Car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, according to new regulations
Written statement by Grant Shapps on the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 18:07
UK to host international conference to promote freedom of religion or belief next summer in London
Today (23 November) Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces that next summer the UK will host a global summit to promote freedom of religion or belief for all...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:46
National Transfer Scheme to become mandatory for all local authorities
Children’s services across the UK have been informed of our intention to temporarily mandate the scheme...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:40
Readout of PM's meeting with President Herzog of Israel
The Prime Minister hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a meeting today...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:38
"No country can eliminate modern slavery alone" - speech by FCDO Minister Lord Ahmad
Statement delivered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon at the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the UNGlobal Plan of Action to Combat Human Trafficking...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:35
RAC reacts to government EV charging commitment for new buildings
RAC director of EVs Sarah Winward-Kotecha said: “Future-proofing new build houses by ensuring they include electric car charge points wherever feasible is a welcome move by the Government...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:01
Negative test becomes part of certification scheme
People attending venues covered by Scotland's COVID certification scheme are to be given the option of providing a recent negative lateral flow test for the virus, as an alternative to proof of vaccination...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 15:26