Ambitious plans to transform Scottish rail network unveiled
Plans to decarbonise Scotland’s rail passenger services by 2035 have been launched by Transport Secretary Michael Matheson today...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 10:10
Government launches new Queen’s Award for Enterprise category to promote social mobility
The government has launched a new ‘Promoting opportunity through social mobility’ category in the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 10:02
PCCs to receive funding to crack down on burglary and theft in crime hotspots
Thirty-five police and crime commissioners (PCCs) are to receive funding from a £25 million scheme to crack down on burglary and theft in crime hotspots...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 09:27
FCA to ban motor finance discretionary commission models
The Financial Conduct Authority has today confirmed it will introduce a ban on discretionary commission models..
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 09:09
UK and India join forces on new £8 million research
Britain and India are deepening their existing scientific research collaboration with five new projects to tackle anti-microbial resistance...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 09:07
Committee report criticises FCO's consular response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee today publishes its report “Flying Home: The FCO's Consular Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic”...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 00:01
Committee warns against legacy of infrastructure "white elephants"
Government plans to boost growth and ‘level up’ the economy need to be well thought through, responsive to local need...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 00:01
Housebuilding slow-down could leave communities without say over new developments, councils warn
A slow-down in house-building due to the coronavirus crisis could see councils unfairly penalised, and communities denied a say in new developments under current planning rules...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 00:01
Action needed to protect against Covid-19 second wave infection risk in asylum accommodation, says Home Affairs Committee
Individuals in asylum accommodation remain at heightened risk of contracting Covid-19 without stronger action from accommodation providers and the Home Office...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 00:01
Ofgem proposes measures for millions of microbusinesses to get a fairer energy deal
Ofgem has unveiled plans to tackle unscrupulous energy brokers so millions of microbusinesses can get a better deal...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 00:01