Measures to improve information and cost vital for UK to get ahead in broadband race, report for government finds
The UK’s ability to capitalise on the rollout of next-generation gigabit broadband is at risk because too few consumers and businesses are aware of the technology and its benefits...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 00:01
Taskforce for Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform: boosting jobs and levelling up through better regulation to promote the growth sectors of the future
The Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (TIGRR) has today (16th June) reported its recommendations to the Prime Minister on how the UK can reshape regulation and seize new opportunities from Brexit...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 00:01
Dr Liam Fox MP introduces Down Syndrome Bill to Improve Life Outcomes
The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP was recently selected fourth in a ballot of MPs to introduce a Bill on a subject of his choice in this Parliamentary session...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 00:01
Prime Minister welcomes independent report on re-imagining regulation in the UK
The Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform has reported its recommendations to the Prime Minister on how the UK can reshape regulation...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 00:01
Food delivery apps cost consumers for the convenience and can leave them in the lurch when things go wrong, Which? finds
A Which? snapshot investigation found ordering takeaways via food delivery apps was up to 44 per cent more expensive than going directly to the restaurant...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 00:01
19 Argentines received Chevening scholarships in 2020
Every year, a number of Chevening Scholarships are awarded to students from Argentina with outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 21:19
Universities Minister's speech on higher education at Going Global Conference
Universities Minister spoke to the British Council's Going Global Conference about higher education and the Government's international education strategy...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 18:51
Our commitment to global disability rights and inclusion - Speech by Justin Tomlinson MP
Statement by Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson to the UN General Assembly for the 14th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 18:43
European Commission welcomes step towards better access to medicines and medical devices during crisis
Today, the Council has adopted its position on the November 2020 Commission proposal to give the European Medicines Agency (EMA) a stronger role in crisis preparedness...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 18:21
“UK Government plans to replace EU funds fails Wales financially and is a deliberate and unacceptable assault on Welsh devolution” – Vaughan Gething
The UK Government’s decision to bypass the Welsh Government and directly allocate funding for regional and local development via UK-wide funds is a clear assault on Welsh devolution..
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 18:00