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Extract from PMQs: Creative Industries - Oct 7

Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (Lab): Yesterday, the Chancellor suggested that those who are musicians or work in the creative industries who cannot work because of covid restrictions...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 14:46

Landmark pension proposals will protect savers from scams and help tackle climate change

The world leading Pension Schemes Bill will be debated in the House of Commons today (Wednesday 7 October 2020)...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 13:58

Government secures access for British business to £1.3 trillion of global procurement contracts

DIT has today announced that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world worth over £1.3 trillion a year...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 13:35

Labour analysis reveals 19 out of 20 English areas under restrictions have experienced increased infection rates

At Prime Ministers Questions today, Keir Starmer called on the Prime Minister to “level with” communities affected by coronavirus restrictions...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 12:25

UK Export Finance boosts trade support in over 100 countries

UKEF increases financial support in over 100 countries, benefitting UK businesses looking to export...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 11:18

Written statement on Annual report on the exercise of powers over the Office for Nuclear Regulation - Oct 7

Nadhim Zahawi (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy): Later today, the annual report to Parliament setting out the use of the Secretary of State’s powers exercised to the Office for Nuclear Regulation during the year, will be published...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 11:11

Government response – The COVID-19 pandemic and international trade

The International Trade Committee today publishes the Government Response to its report on The COVID-19 pandemic and international trade...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 11:09

Natural England sets out fresh vision for our natural environment

Natural England's vision for the next five years seeks to help all children, wherever they live, to enjoy the benefits of a thriving natural environment...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 10:36

Council of Europe: Secretary General appoints Special Representative on Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Hatred and Hate Crimes

Secretary General Marija Pej?inovi? Buri? today appointed the Council of Europe’s Director of Communications Daniel Höltgen, to the new position of Special Representative on Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Hatred and Hate Crimes..

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 10:31

Written statement on HS2 Phase 2b Update - Oct 7

Andrew Stephenson (Minister of State, Department for Transport): I have today published new information on the development of the Western Leg of HS2 Phase 2b...

Wednesday, 7 October 2020 09:56