New interim deputy chief medical officer for England announced
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that Dr Thomas Waite has been appointed as interim deputy chief medical officer for England...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 15:09
Rosena Allin-Khan comments on the Ironmongery Direct and Mind on mental health issues among tradespeople
Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour’s Shadow Mental Health Minister, commenting on the Ironmongery Direct and Mind report on mental health issues among tradespeople, said...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:47
Stockport has more licensed Teslas than any other local authority in Britain - DVLA research by LeaseLoco
Stockport has more licensed Teslas than any other local authority in Britain, according to research by the UK’s largest car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:46
Over 300,000 homes sold with Help to Buy
A young farmer from Leicestershire has become the 300,000th homeowner to use the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme since its launch in 2013...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 13:52
LGA responds to Ofsted report on supporting SEND in mainstream schools
Responding to today’s Ofsted report which states that some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools are not getting enough help to support their learning and development...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 13:50
ASCL backs major overhaul of university admissions
The Association of School and College Leaders has backed a major overhaul of the university admissions system to end the current ‘pantomime’ around offers and admissions...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 13:02
Ministerial Appointment (DEFRA)
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon Lord Benyon as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 13:00
Animals to be formally recognised as sentient beings in domestic law
Introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill as part of the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 12:51
Community policing needed to prevent post-lockdown crime surge - Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats have renewed calls on the Government to restore community policing and youth services, as new official figures show that police-recorded crime was down by 8% in 2020...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 12:48
Peter Kyle responds to proportion of criminal cases collapsing due to victim issues reaching all-time high
According to new statistics released today, the proportion of criminal cases failing due to victims dropping out of the process has reached 26.4%...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 12:47