LGA poll: MPs support greater powers and funding for councils ahead of Queen’s Speech
The LGA is calling on the Government to use the Queen’s Speech to bring forward “turbo-charged” proposals for devolution that give all councils across country the power to meet the challenges...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 00:01
Labour and Lib Dems respond to Israeli air strikes in Gaza
Lisa Nandy MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, said...
Monday, 10 May 2021 23:11
Letter to GWR from new West of England Metro Mayor, Dan Norris
The new West of England Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, has written to Mark Hopwood, Managing Director of GWR...
Monday, 10 May 2021 23:07
UN chief and senior officials express deep concern over East Jerusalem violence
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, and senior UN officials have expressed their deep concern over confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli security forces...
Monday, 10 May 2021 20:40
DfE publishes updated guidance on the National Skills Fund
The Department for Education has published an overview of the National Skills Fund which aims to help adults to train and gain the valuable skills...
Monday, 10 May 2021 17:09
All remaining university students to return to in-person teaching from 17 May
University students received a boost today with the launch of a new employment and skills guide alongside the confirmation that all remaining students can return to in-person teaching from May 17...
Monday, 10 May 2021 17:00
Embracing the possibilities of our green future - speech by Alok Sharma
COP26 President-Designate addresses CEOs at Business 7 Summit, welcoming new sign-ups to Race to Zero campaign...
Monday, 10 May 2021 15:33
Proposals for boundary changes in England to be published in June
In January 2021, the Boundary Commission for England (BCE) announced the start of its review of the Parliamentary constituencies in England...
Monday, 10 May 2021 12:44
NASUWT comments on the Government's pledge to boost mental health support in schools
Commenting on the Government’s pledge of more than £17 million to go towards upgrading mental health support in schools, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, said...
Monday, 10 May 2021 11:57
Angela Rayner responds to Boris Johnson being investigated by Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over Caribbean holiday and No 10 renovations
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Deputy Leader, responding to the news that the Prime Minister is being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for two possible breaches of the rules, said...
Monday, 10 May 2021 11:41