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CBI responds to publication of Williams-Schapps plan for rail

Matthew Fell, Chief UK Policy Director, said: “The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail lays down a significant marker to transform our railways for the better..."

Thursday, 20 May 2021 00:01

Rail reforms risk repeating mistakes of the past, says IEA

Commenting on the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Dr Richard Wellings, Head of Transport at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said...

Thursday, 20 May 2021 00:01

New award to recognise exceptional practice in adult social care workforce

Professor Deborah Sturdy has today outlined her commitment to recognise the outstanding contribution made by social care workers and nurses...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 19:00

Business Department and Home Office to open up almost 3,000 civil service job roles outside London

Almost 3,000 Civil Service job roles will be opened up outside London and the South-East by 2025, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng and Home Secretary Priti Patel jointly announced today...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 17:41

World-First Covid-19 vaccine booster study launches in UK

Thousands of volunteers will receive a booster COVID-19 vaccine in a new clinical trial launching today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 17:00

Portugal to proceed against Poland, Hungary for violation of European values

Portugal’s minister of foreign affairs reaffirmed on Monday the intention of the Portuguese presidency of the Council of the EU to move forward with...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 16:53

Genome UK: 2021 to 2022 implementation plan

Setting out through a series of commitments how we will build towards the vision laid out in Genome UK...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 16:43

Ministers reappoint members of the Police and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Bodies

Ministers have approved reappointments to the Police Remuneration Review Body and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 16:42

Jonathan Ashworth speech to the House of Commons in the Queen's Speech debate

Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, speaking to the House of Commons in the Queen’s Speech debate today, said...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 16:32

Urgent question (Commons) on Israel and Gaza: Ceasefire - May 19

Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab) (Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the UK Government’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza...

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 15:38