Extract from LabourList blog on antisemitism
Labour’s national executive committee yesterday afternoon agreed the draft action plan on tackling antisemitism to be presented to the Equality and Human Rights Commission...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 10:22
CMA advises government on new regulatory regime for tech giants
The CMA has issued advice to government on the design and implementation of the UK’s new pro-competition regime for digital markets...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 10:19
Transport Select Committee: Evidence session on Trains fit for the future?
Final evidence session for this inquiry into how technologies such as electric, hydrogen and battery can be used to reduce the rail industry’s reliance on diesel-only trains...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 09:58
New Homes England statistics show overall housing starts down, reflecting the impact of Covid-19 on housebuilding
Housing programmes delivered by Homes England saw an overall decrease in starts and completions in the first half of 2020-21, compared to the same period last year...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 09:57
Lords to hear evidence on governing and policing during the pandemic
The House of Lords Constitution Committee will tomorrow hear evidence from two panels of witnesses on the use of emergency powers during the pandemic, as part of its ongoing inquiry into the constitutional implications of Covid-19...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 09:35
Pupils in England improving in maths but falling behind in science - UCL research
Mathematics performance has significantly improved for year 5 pupils in England since 2015 but in year 9 science results have significantly declined...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 09:00
Department for Education statement: TIMSS study
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb said: “This country’s continuing strong performance in maths, including the significant improvement in attainment among Year 5 pupils..
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 09:00
Road to Zero in sight as green number plates introduced on UK roads
Green number plates introduced, raising awareness of cleaner vehicles...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 09:00
Revealed: Midlands and the North endure biggest public health cuts in England, shows IPPR research
New analysis published today by IPPR and IPPR North reveals how cuts to public health budgets have disproportionately hit the Midlands and North of England...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 08:58
Ofgem gives go-ahead to a £40 billion+ investment programme for a stronger, greener and fairer GB energy system
Ofgem has finalised its price control for 2021-26 (RIIO-2) by confirming a major investment programme into Britain’s energy infrastructure to improve services for customers...
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 08:56