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Ed Miliband comments on the news from Citizens UK that 45% of supermarket workers earn below the real living wage

Ed Miliband MP, Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on the news from Citizens UK that 45% of supermarket workers earn below the real living wage, said...

Wednesday, 13 January 2021 00:01

Ros Altmann comments on the impact of pension freedoms

Here are my thoughts on pensions from the customer perspective. The findings do not suggest problems with the principles of freedom and choice...

Wednesday, 13 January 2021 00:01

Landmark reform of Mental Health laws

People with mental health issues who are detained under the Mental Health Act will benefit from landmark reforms which provide more control over their care and treatment, the government has announced today...

Wednesday, 13 January 2021 00:01

Shadow Chancellor to set out Labour’s path to recovery and a better, more secure future for Britain

“A responsible framework for a resilient economy” - Shadow Chancellor sets out Labour’s path to recovery and a better, more secure future for Britain...

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 22:30

Ofsted inspections to be done remotely until half term

Ofsted has reviewed its plans for the inspections of schools, early years and further education, which were due to begin next week...

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 17:45

Government strengthens digital leadership

Announcement by Alex Chisholm of the appointment of three senior digital, data and technology leaders...

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 16:41

Summary of today's BEIS Committee meeting on the energy white paper

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee today held an evidence session on net zero and UN climate summits, focussing on the energy white paper.

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 15:43

Defence Secretary Oral Statement: Defence's COVID-19 support

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace detailed Defence's support to the COVID-19 response...

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 15:21

Scottish Labour: Government must act over "hammer-blow" Shell job losses

Commenting on the news that Royal Dutch Shell plans to cut 330 jobs from its North Sea workforce...

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 15:18

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: Tim Stew

Mr Tim Stew MBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Damion Potter who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Stew will take up his appointment during July 2021...

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 15:17