UK Music Chief Urges Chancellor to use Mini-Budget to Ditch “Hugely Damaging” VAT Hike on Concert Tickets
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to abandon a massive VAT hike on concert and live event tickets that is due to kick in on April 1...
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 00:01
All Covid-19 travel restrictions removed in the UK
The Government will remove the remaining restrictions on international travel for all passengers ahead of the Easter Holidays, the Transport Secretary announced today...
Monday, 14 March 2022 18:16
Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Alison Blake CMG
Ms Alison Blake CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in succession to Mr Nigel Phillips CBE...
Monday, 14 March 2022 18:03
‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme launches
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the government’s new Homes for Ukraine scheme...
Monday, 14 March 2022 16:18
Scottish Government: Ukraine refugee sponsorship
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined the Scottish Government's commitment to maximise its contribution to the UK Government’s community sponsorship scheme, whilst emphasising it must provide more clarity on how the scheme will work...
Monday, 14 March 2022 16:16
Call for evidence launched to better support people with acquired brain injuries
People whose lives have been affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI) are being invited to share their experiences and give ideas on how to improve the care and support available...
Monday, 14 March 2022 16:00
Readout of Prime Minister’s roundtable of UK oil and gas industry leaders
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a roundtable of leaders in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry today to discuss domestic energy security...
Monday, 14 March 2022 15:11
Unite welcomes Greater Manchester’s bus franchising announcement as ‘the first step’ towards eradicating low pay
Unite the union, which represents over 70,000 bus workers, has welcomed the decision of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to accelerate his plans to introduce bus franchising in the city region...
Monday, 14 March 2022 15:08
DLUHC announces a preferred candidate for the role of Chair of the Regulator of Social Housing
Bernadette Conroy has been selected as preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Regulator of Social Housing...
Monday, 14 March 2022 13:14
Government announces plans for largest ever R&D budget
The £39.8 billion R&D budget for 2022-2025 will help deliver the government's Innovation Strategy and drive forward ambitions as a science superpower...
Monday, 14 March 2022 11:32