Government calls on industry for action to resolve rail disruption
The Government has asked the rail industry to urgently set out a comprehensive plan to resolve prolonged disruption following the discovery of cracks in Class 800 Series Hitachi trains...
Sunday, 9 May 2021 19:42
More than three quarters of public want fire and rehire to be made illegal, says GMB poll
More than three quarters of the public want fire and rehire to be made illegal, exclusive polling shows...
Sunday, 9 May 2021 09:38
44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens
Thousands of trees will be planted near schools and healthcare centres and in areas with fewer trees and higher social deprivation...
Sunday, 9 May 2021 09:36
Government to unveil new laws in Queen’s Speech to ensure the UK builds back better and stronger from the pandemic
Following the unprecedented, global impact of coronavirus the Government’s new legislative programme will be focussed on supporting the nation’s recovery...
Sunday, 9 May 2021 00:16
Number of appointments made by PM to House of Lords has ‘undone progress’ in reducing its size, says report
Much of the substantial progress made by the House of Lords in reducing its size has been undone by recent appointments, a committee has concluded in a report published today...
Sunday, 9 May 2021 00:01
Back public transport to help high streets and avoid gridlock, businesses warn PM
An unprecedented coalition of organisations representing shops, offices, restaurants, venues, public transport providers and trades unions has written to the Prime Minister...
Sunday, 9 May 2021 00:01
Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts
A Pet Theft Taskforce has been launched today to investigate the recent reported rise in pet theft since the start of lockdown...
Saturday, 8 May 2021 10:11
Over 800 organisations receive new funding to tackle loneliness
Over 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have received a share of £4m to tackle loneliness...
Saturday, 8 May 2021 10:09
Over 1.1 million homes with planning permission waiting to be built – new LGA analysis
More than 1.1 million homes granted planning permission in England in the last decade are yet to be built, new analysis by the Local Government Association reveals today...
Saturday, 8 May 2021 00:01
Sarah Smart appointed new Chair of The Pensions Regulator
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Sarah Smart as the new permanent Chair of The Pensions Regulator...
Friday, 7 May 2021 16:51