9 in 10 councils expect wave of homelessness if plug pulled on all emergency measures, say District Councils' Network
Protections for families on the breadline during the pandemic should be withdrawn cautiously to avoid derailing the national recovery and prevent a surge in households unable to pay their bills or rent...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
Conservative failures on further education see rising vacancies in key industries, say Labour
Labour is today [Wednesday] warning that Conservative failures on further education are leading to rising vacancies in key industries such as health and care while the number of further education students in these subjects in declining...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
Government urged to promote public transport as new campaign is launched to get people back on board
A national campaign to help get people back on board public transport is being launched outside the House of Lords and across social media today (19 May) by sustainable transport charity, Campaign for Better Transport...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
Labour tables motion to require Government to publish lessons learned from t he pandemic to protect June 21 unlocking
In the final debate on the Queen’s Speech, Labour have tabled a humble address calling on the Government to publish their internal review of the handling of the pandemic...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
Prime Minister hails levelling up in action as government unveils raft of new policies
Plans for better high streets, stronger schools and more jobs outside of London will be unveiled by the government today as part of its plan to level up opportunities for people and communities across the UK...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
ASCL comment on PM’s plan for ‘stronger schools’
Commenting on plans to fund education initiatives in some areas of England as outlined in the government press release ‘Prime Minister hails levelling up in action as government unveils raft of new policies’...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
Which? comments on the Public Accounts Committee's report on the challenge of banning new petrol and diesel cars
Lisa Barber, Which? Home Products and Services Editor, said: "Motorists are being encouraged to switch to electric vehicles ahead of the ban..."
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:01
10-point Plan: Six Months On - Statement in the Commons by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Kwasi Kwarteng): With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement...
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 20:48
MEPs call for immediate end to Israel-Palestine violence
Following the recent upsurge in violence between Israel and Palestine, MEPs stress the need for an immediate ceasefire to avoid further civilian casualties...
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 20:31
UN urges greater aid access for Gaza, ‘intensification of mediation efforts’ to end Israel-Palestine violence
The international community must do “all it can” to de-escalate the violence in Gaza and Israel which has left hundreds dead and injured...
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 18:23