War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge
The Government has today stepped up its fight against single-use plastics by confirming the plastic carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers from April 2021.
Monday, 31 August 2020 00:01
Transport Secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all
Pavements could be made safer for people with disabilities and families under new proposals to ban antisocial parking unveiled by the Government today...
Monday, 31 August 2020 00:01
Phillipson marks Child Trust Fund access for “Labour’s generation” and demands the Government ensures every young person can access their fund
This Tuesday, 1 September, people turning 18 will for the first time be able to access their Child Trust Fund accounts...
Sunday, 30 August 2020 22:30
Labour calls for the government to push back 2021 exams to help pupils catch up
Labour has called on the government to push back the date of next year’s GCSE and A-level exams in England to help students catch up..
Sunday, 30 August 2020 22:30
DfE response to Labour press notice on calls to delay next year’s A-level and GCSE exams in England
In response to Labours calls to delay next year’s A-level and GCSE exams in England, a DfE spokesperson said...
Sunday, 30 August 2020 20:16
Pension-style solution is best fix for social care crisis, finds new study from the CPS
As the Government prepares to unveil its long-awaited plan for social care, a new report by the Centre for Policy Studies weighs up...
Sunday, 30 August 2020 00:01
Foreign Secretary commits to more effective and accountable aid spending under new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Taxpayers will see more value from aid spending following reforms to the independent body that scrutinises UK aid...
Saturday, 29 August 2020 15:00
Funding boost for artificial intelligence in NHS to speed up diagnosis of deadly diseases
Patients will benefit from major improvements in technology to speed up the diagnosis of deadly diseases like cancer...
Saturday, 29 August 2020 08:20
New guidance confirms all possible measures taken before schools and colleges close in any local lockdown
The government has published detailed guidance for schools on contingency planning for areas with local lockdowns in place.
Friday, 28 August 2020 22:44
UN guidelines aim to dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice
The first-ever guidelines on access to justice for people with disabilities are an “indispensable contribution” towards ensuring justice for all...
Friday, 28 August 2020 16:56