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Life Chances Fund social impact bonds in children’s social care

An analysis of children’s social care social impact bond projects supported by the Life Chances Fund on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 09:38

Labour calls for workers to be protected from extreme heat

Labour is calling on the Government to provide clear health and safety guidance to employers and introduce a maximum working temperature...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 09:37

New trade report argues UK should reject 'green protectionism' and harness free market to address climate crisis

A new report published today sets out how free and fair trade can support the low carbon transition and calls on UK to challenge green protectionism...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 09:31

Chancellor responds to the June public sector finances statistics

The Chancellor responded to the June 2021 ONS public sector finances statistics...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 08:09

Lords motion to approve the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 - July 20

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Care (Lord Bethell) (Con) [V]: My Lords, more than ever, the social care workforce demonstrates unwavering compassion and dedication for our elderly and most vulnerable...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 08:06

Report stage (Lords) of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - July 20

The Minister of State, Home Office and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Lord Greenhalgh) (Con): My Lords, I take this opportunity to thank all noble Lords who have participated so far in the debates on the Bill and who have met me to discuss the policy and principles behind it...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 08:03

Oral answer (Lords) on National Food Strategy Independent Review - July 20

Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe asked the Government what steps they will take in response to the recommendations of the National Food Strategy independent review, published on 15 July...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 07:58

Westminster Hall debate on Tackling Knife Crime - July 20

Sarah Owen (Luton North) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House has considered tackling knife crime...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 07:56

Second reading debate (Commons) (day 2) of the Nationality and Borders Bill - July 20

Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (Con) [V]: I am delighted to warmly welcome many of the measures outlined in this Bill, specifically those to make some well-reasoned amendments to nationality law and consequently our policy towards those wishing to become British citizens...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 07:53

Extracts from Commons proceedings: Israel - July 20

Alex Sobel (Leeds North West) (Lab/Co-op): When he plans to make a decision on whether the UK will support the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 07:44