Guidance on HS2 Phase One Planning Forum notes for local authorities
These notes have been developed through the Phase One Planning Forum for local authorities when considering Schedule 17 requests for approval...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 19:28
Background briefing on the Agriculture Bill 2019-21
The Agriculture Bill 2019-21 was given its First Reading on 16 January and Second Reading on 3 February 2020...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 19:15
Government calls for evidence on addressing scandal of lowest earners paying 25% extra for their pensions - reaction from Baroness Altmann
The Government has today launched its promised Call for Evidence about a significant problem in auto-enrolment pensions, which has been swept under the carpet for years...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 19:00
Moving toward peace negotiations in the Middle East - speech by Jonathan Allen
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 18:56
NEU comment on Ofqual Summer Symposium
Commenting on Ofqual’s detailing of the ‘exceptional arrangements’ in place for awarding GCSEs, AS Levels and A Levels in 2020, Nansi Ellis, Assistant General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 18:37
Police to receive 2.5% pay increase
Police pay will rise by 2.5% in 2020 to 2021, providing officers with an increase above inflation for the second year running...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 16:35
Oral answers to questions (Commons): Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - July 20
Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border) (Con): What steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 16:28
Ofqual Summer Symposium 2020
Our annual event for stakeholders covering arrangements for awarding this summer and detail on how we’re standardising grades in GCSEs, AS and A levels...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 16:07
Letter from Chair of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth on Energy Efficiency
I welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement to fund energy efficiency vouchers, which my Committee recognises as an important net zero transition priority for the country...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 16:05
Bridget Phillipson responds to the Chancellor's announcement on the Comprehensive Spending Review
Bridget Phillipson MP, Labour's Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, responding to the Chancellor's announcement on the Comprehensive Spending Review, said...
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 15:58