Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with first Veterans’ Railcard
Military veterans of every generation will soon benefit from cut-price rail travel, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced today, as he presented Captain Sir Tom Moore with the very first Veteran Railcard...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 00:01
Education Secretary calls for overhaul of overly bureaucratic adoption system
An overly bureaucratic system that places too high a burden on parents who want to adopt is making it harder for people who want to give a child a stable home, the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has today warned...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 00:01
"Nationally important wildflower grasslands get increased protection" says Natural England
Two nationally rare flower-rich grasslands have gained national protection in recognition of their national importance for wildlife, Natural England has announced today...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 00:01
Cutting-edge treatments to be fast-tracked to patients through international collaborations
NHS patients could have quicker access to the next generation of cutting-edge treatments thanks to the UK teaming up with other countries to fast-track the approval process...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 00:01
Incentives to attract new Biology teachers as 50% more future secondary teachers accept training places in Wales
The Welsh Government will today announce that increased incentives will be offered to attract more Biology teachers from next year...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 00:01
LGA responds to Education Secretary's speech on adoption
Responding to a speech by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson on the adoption system, Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, said...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 00:01
Round-up of Members Lobby contact changes
Latest appointments/contact changes...
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 21:45
Westminster Hall debate on Chinese and East Asian Communities: Racism during Covid-19
Sarah Owen (Luton North) (Lab): I beg to move, That this House has considered Chinese and East Asian communities’ experience of racism...
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 20:20
UK and NASA sign international agreement ahead of mission to the Moon
The UK Space Agency, NASA and other partners have signed a historic agreement on principles for space ahead of a future mission to the Moon...
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 18:22
Oil and gas: OPRED communications (update)
Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations...
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 16:29