Government launches consultation on Road Collision Investigation Branch
A new investigation branch dedicated to learning lessons from road traffic collisions, including those involving self-driving vehicles, could be established under plans being unveiled by the Government today (Thursday 28 October)...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 12:05
Spending Review 2021: LGA responds to Universal Credit taper rate change
Commenting on the decision to adjust the taper rate of Universal Credit in today’s Spending Review, Cllr Shaun Davies, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Resources Board said...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 11:03
Spending Review 2021: LGA responds to announcement of funding for the UK's culture, tourism and sport sectors
Responding to the Government’s announcement in the Spending Review of funding for the UK’s culture, tourism and sport sectors, Chair of the LGA’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, said...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 10:49
'Haphazard' process makes for bumpy transition as farmers navigate Government's new agricultural policy, say MPs
Farmers could risk of going out of business under a 'haphazard' Government-managed transition from the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the flagship new Environment Land Management (ELM) scheme...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 10:36
Ofsted calls for stronger oversight of early years multiple providers and social care groups
Ofsted has published two research reports looking at early years multiple providers and providers that own more than one children's home...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 10:32
Wood and HYGEN Energy to accelerate green hydrogen production in the UK
Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HYGEN Energy...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 10:04
UK statement on Israel settlement construction
James Cleverly, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, has issued a statement on the recent announcement by the Government of Israel to advance further settlement units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 10:00
Mayor and Leader of London Councils convene London Climate Summit to build powerful coalition tackling the climate crisis ahead of COP26
Ahead of the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference starting in Glasgow on Sunday...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 09:59
Health and Care Bill: Committee transcript from Oct 27
The Health and Care Bill was in committee in the Commons and will continue today (Oct 28)...
Thursday, 28 October 2021 08:23
Public Bill committee transcript for the Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - Oct 27
Mark Jenkinson (Workington) (Con): It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I am grateful to you and to fellow Committee members for joining me today
Thursday, 28 October 2021 08:19