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Unite: Crossrail at heart of contemporary blacklisting scandal

The flagship but troubled Crossrail project is at the heart of a groundbreaking contemporary blacklisting case launched by Unite, the UK’s leading union...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 09:28

IPPR: Government installing less than two per cent of heat pumps needed to decarbonise the nation’s homes

Think tank calls on government to establish a comprehensive Home Improvement Plan to drive low-carbon heating and energy efficiency ...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:48

Committee stage (Lords) (day 3) of the Agriculture Bill - July 14

Lord Blencathra (Con) [V]: My Lords, for all amendments on which I may speak today, I declare my interest as on the register...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:44

Committee stage (Lords) (day 2) of the Business and Planning Bill - July 14

Baroness Pinnock (LD) [V]: My Lords, it is a pity that the debate on these important amendments has not been taken as a whole...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:40

Oral answer (Lords) on Trade Agreements - July 14

Lord Haskel asked the Government whether clauses (1) protecting human rights, and (2) maintaining environmental standards, will be inserted in the trade agreements being negotiated as a result of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:39

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Vaccine Availability - July 14

Baroness Sheehan asked the Government what plans they have to ensure that a COVID-19 vaccine, if developed, is (1) available to, and (2) affordable for, low- and middle-income countries....

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:35

Commons statement on Coronavirus Update - July 14

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Matt Hancock): With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about coronavirus...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:33

Commons statement on UK Telecommunications - July 14

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Oliver Dowden): Digital connectivity is an increasingly vital part of our lives

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:32

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Justice - July 14

Andrea Jenkyns (Morley and Outwood) (Con): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of domestic abuse..

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:29

Extracts from Commons statement on UK Telecommunications - July 14

Mr David Jones (Clwyd West) (Con): The Chinese Government have of late struck an increasingly aggressive posture against countries such as Australia and India...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 08:24