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Treasury Committee relaunches decarbonisation of the UK economy and green finance inquiry

The previous Treasury Committee launched an inquiry into the decarbonisation of the UK economy and green finance on 5 June 2019...

Friday, 24 July 2020 00:01

£200k boost for better mobile connections on rail network

The end of railway internet blackouts and more productive journeys thanks to better WiFi could be on the way for thousands of rail passengers...

Friday, 24 July 2020 00:01

LGA responds to park litter campaign by Keep Britain Tidy

Responding to a campaign launched by Keep Britain Tidy to keep parks litter-free, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, said...

Friday, 24 July 2020 00:01

Coronavirus restrictions relaxed further in Wales

Cinemas, museums and beauty salons can reopen from Monday, as Wales’ coronavirus restrictions continue to be relaxed, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today...

Friday, 24 July 2020 00:01

LGA responds to Age UK report on self-funders paying for care

Responding to an Age UK report on people who pay for their own care, including an increase in the number of people who have spent the majority of their savings and assets on care...

Friday, 24 July 2020 00:01

Jo Stevens urges Ofcom to review RT's licence

Jo Stevens MP, Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary, has written to the Chief Executive of Ofcom Melanie Dawes urging the regulator to review RT's licence...

Thursday, 23 July 2020 22:30

Lib Dems attempt to block renter evictions

The Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords have tabled a motion in an attempt to block new Government orders which will allow evictions of private renters...

Thursday, 23 July 2020 19:11

EU long-term budget deal must be improved for Parliament to accept it, says MEPs

The recovery fund is a “historic move”, but long-term EU priorities such as the Green Deal and the Digital Agenda are put at risk, MEPs say...

Thursday, 23 July 2020 19:03

Guidance on mental vulnerability and immigration detention

Detention services order 04 2020 or staff on mental vulnerability and immigration detention...

Thursday, 23 July 2020 18:56

Homes England backs a new “healthy housing” toolkit by Design for Homes

Homes England is backing new design guidance called Building for a Healthy Life, which encourages healthier lifestyles to be planned into new housing developments...

Thursday, 23 July 2020 18:53