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UNITE: First Manchester bus dispute ends as workers accept vastly improved pay offer

Strike action that has affected the entire First Manchester bus service has ended after drivers accepted a vastly improved pay offer...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 12:47

Starmer hits out at energy costs while oil companies' profits rise

During Prime Minister's question time today, Sir Keir Starmer focussed most of his questions on the energy price cap increase...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 12:31

Foreign Secretary flies to Moscow to urge de-escalation of Russian aggression against Ukraine

Liz Truss will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and make clear that the only way forward is for Russia to cease its aggression and engage in meaningful talks...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 10:26

Government hits accelerator on low-cost renewable power

The rollout of low-cost renewable energy in the UK will be accelerated as the Government ramps up auctions for its flagship renewables scheme to boost investment and job...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 10:20

Dementia strategy welcomed but extra Government investment not enough

The Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee has welcomed a Government decision to publish a standalone dementia strategy this year...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 09:44

Opposition day debate on Children’s Mental Health - Feb 8

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Tooting) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House recognises the importance of Children’s Mental Health Week...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 07:46

Opposition day debate on Cost of Living and Food Insecurity - Feb 8

Jim McMahon (Oldham West and Royton) (Lab/Co-op): I beg to move, that this House is concerned that households are bracing themselves for the biggest drop in living standards in thirty years...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 07:42

Ten minute rule motion on Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) - Feb 8

Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op): I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to set standards as to the emissions particulate sensing technology to be used in roadworthiness tests for diesel vehicles...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 07:39

Commons statement on Elective Treatment - Feb 8

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Sajid Javid): With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on a new, ambitious elective recovery plan—the NHS’s delivery plan for tackling the covid-19 backlog of elective care...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 07:36

Oral answers to Questions (Commons): Justice - Feb 8

Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab): What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support provided through the legal aid system for victims of domestic abuse...

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 07:34