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UK agrees transition toward new global tax system

The UK has today agreed a route forward to transition away from its Digital Services Tax (DST) towards a new global tax system that will ensure multinationals pay their fair share...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 18:08

Multi-million pound fund to boost adult social care workforce

Care homes and home care providers will benefit from a new £162.5 million workforce retention and recruitment fund to bolster the dedicated care workforce...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 18:04

Report stage (Lords) (day 2) of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill - Oct 21

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education (Baroness Barran) (Con): My Lords, Amendment 35 is in my name. I am pleased to bring this amendment to the House...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 16:19

Oral answer (Lords) on Trade Policy: Environmental Considerations - Oct 21

Baroness Quin asked the Government what environmental considerations influence their trade policy...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 16:17

Oral answer (Lords) on COVID-19: Type 2 Diabetes - Oct 21

Baroness Merron asked the Government what steps they are taking to support people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes who have gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 16:15

Commons statement on Free Trade Agreement: New Zealand - Oct 21

The Secretary of State for International Trade (Anne-Marie Trevelyan): Let me first thank the right hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) for what I am sure were, as always, wise words in her point of order, and for the opportunity to set out to the House some of the key issues that we will be discussing

Thursday, 21 October 2021 16:12

Oral answers to questions (Commons): International Trade - Oct 21

Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab): What recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights into future trade deals...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 16:09

Ellie Reeves comments on rape convictions data

Labour’s Shadow Solicitor General, Ellie Reeves MP, commenting on the latest data from the CPS which shows rape conviction rates fall, said...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 15:49

Policy Exchange Climate Change Speech by The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP

Harnessing the power of pensions to help achieve Net Zero...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 15:42

UK music welcomes trade deal with New Zealand

UK Music has today welcomed the announcement of a Free Trade Agreement agreed in principle between the UK and New Zealand which includes commitments to vital new copyright protections for musicians, performers and music companies...

Thursday, 21 October 2021 15:36