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“Shocking inequality” as unemployment among young black people surges to 41.6%

DWP unable to explain “shocking inequality” as unemployment among young black people surges to 41.6% in pandemic...

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 00:01

Government installing fewer than 6 per cent of the heat pumps needed to decarbonise nation's homes, says IPPR

The IPPR think tank is calling on the government to deliver an ambitious and credible home insulation and clean heating strategy...

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 00:01

Over 9,000 people helped by the Everyone In scheme are at risk of remaining trapped in homelessness due to a lack of housing and support, says Crisis

Over 9,000 people with the most serious support needs, such as trauma, physical and mental health problems and drug and alcohol dependencies, are at risk...

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 00:01

NICE draft guidance recommends apalutamide for treating prostate cancer

NICE has today (8 September 2021) published final draft guidance which now recommends apalutamide (also called Erleada and made by Janssen)...

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 00:01

Government urged to support universities to drive recovery of communities and the economy

The new president of Universities UK will this week use his inaugural speech to emphasise the central role that universities can play...

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 00:01

New reception pupils are the ‘least school-ready’ for generations, says Nesta

Children starting reception this term are expected to face the most challenging school start for generations, as new analysis from the charity Nesta reveals...

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 00:01

Government publishes review of smart motorways

Written Statement made by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps...

Tuesday, 7 September 2021 15:37

Next phase of government project to map the UK’s underground pipes and cables launched

The Government launched the next phase in the building of a digital map of underground pipes and cables today...

Tuesday, 7 September 2021 15:34

UUP launch NI Protocol alternatives paper

UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “The Ulster Unionist Party is not interested in just complaining and pointing out the flaws of the Northern Ireland Protocol..."

Tuesday, 7 September 2021 14:00

Government announces record £36 billion investment to reform NHS and social care

The Prime Minister today set out responsible, fair, and necessary plans to tackle the Covid backlogs, reform adult social care...

Tuesday, 7 September 2021 13:43