Announcement on Smart Motorways welcome but more must be done on staffing, says Prospect
Garry Graham, deputy General Secretary of Prospect the biggest union representing National Highways staff, responding to the government's announcement on Smart Motorways, said...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 13:13
Angela Rayner responds to High Court ruling Government use of PPE VIP lane was unlawful
Angela Rayner MP, Labour's Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, responding to the High Court ruling that the Government's use of a VIP lane for PPE contracts was unlawful, said...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 13:11
New UK initiative to shape global standards for Artificial Intelligence
The Alan Turing Institute, supported by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), will pilot a new UK government initiative to lead in shaping global technical standards for Artificial Intelligence...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 11:32
Government launches new scheme for technologies producing hydrogen from biomass
New programme will support the development of innovative new technologies that will generate hydrogen from biomass and waste....
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 10:38
Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme
BEIS is providing £5 million in funding to support innovation in hydrogen BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) technologies...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 10:37
Government must step up to save Bath’s buses: Efforts to save bus cuts are doubled.
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse, West of England Combined authority Mayor Dan Norris, and B&NES Cabinet Member Cllr Sarah Warren have committed to redoubling their efforts to stop the cuts to buses in Bath...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 10:34
Government issues guidance on the Safer Streets Fund application process
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and local authorities can apply for funding for crime prevention plans in areas affected by high levels of neighbourhood crime, such as burglary and robbery...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 09:21
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Public Bill committee transcript - Jan 11
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Public Bill committee transcript - Jan 11...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:12
Question for Short Debate on Farming Industry: Support - Jan 11
Lord Redesdale: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to provide support to the British farming industry to combat (1) increased production costs resulting from the ongoing labour shortages...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:02
Committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Health and Care Bill - Jan 11
The Health and Care Bill began its committee stage in the Lords and will continue on Jan 13
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:00