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FCA proposes the next stage of support for mortgage borrowers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals to ensure that firms provide tailored support to mortgage borrowers...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 10:47

Labour calls on Government to scrap benefit cap to avoid evictions crisis after latest extension

Labour has urged the Government to use the brief extension of the evictions ban to scrap the benefit cap, which is pushing thousands of families into rent arrears...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 10:40

Greenpeace protests against Shell's "plans to pollute North Sea"

Greenpeace activists have today launched a protest in the North Sea to call out Shell’s plans to abandon an estimated 11,000 tonnes of oil on the seabed...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 10:38

Liz Truss brings key industries closer to trade negotiations

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today launched 11 new trade advisory groups (TAGs), as part of a major new business engagement drive...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 09:48

Tom Tugendhat: It’s time for the Government to stand with its allies – and stand up to Iran

Article for ConservativeHome by Tom Tugendhat, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and MP for Tonbridge and Malling...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 09:44

Driving test booking service reopens following essential maintenance

The driving test booking service has reopened today following unprecedented demand that meant the service had to be taken offline...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 08:56

Construction materials deal raises competition concerns

Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets raises competition concerns in the supply of building materials in some parts of the UK, the CMA has found...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 08:55

Time to deliver real change for people with a learning disability and autistic people, says NHS Providers report

A new report by NHS Providers calls for immediate action to tackle stigma and the historic underfunding of services for people with a learning disability...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 00:01

More than 50 new free schools to open at start of new school term

More than 50 new free schools, including specialist maths and science colleges, are set to open their gates to new pupils this year...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 00:01

DfE updated advice on face coverings in schools

The government is revising its guidance on face coverings for staff and children in Year 7 or above in England...

Tuesday, 25 August 2020 22:00