ASCL: Full reopening of schools gets off to a good start
Early indications suggest the first day of the full reopening of schools in England has gone well...
Monday, 8 March 2021 15:54
Domestic Abuse Bill: Lib Dems fighting to protect and support survivors
The Liberal Democrats have tabled amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill as it starts Report Stage at the House of Lords on International Women's Day...
Monday, 8 March 2021 15:52
Campaigners call on Prime Minister to allow children to play outside together as they return to school
Leading children’s rights experts and play campaigners including the Children’s Rights Alliance for England...
Monday, 8 March 2021 15:22
Lucy Powell comments on reports 5,000 jobs are at risk at Liberty Steel and other firms
Lucy Powell MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, commenting on reports that 5,000 jobs are at risk at Liberty Steel and other firms said...
Monday, 8 March 2021 15:21
Jenrick confirms extension of pavement licences to help high streets recover
Communities Secretary intends to extend pavement licences for a further 12 months to help the hospitality industry recover....
Monday, 8 March 2021 14:45
Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean: Mr Scott Furssedonn-Wood MVO
Mr Scott Furssedonn-Wood MVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados, and non-resident High Commissioner to Dominica, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia and St Christopher & Nevis in succession to Ms Janet Douglas CMG...
Monday, 8 March 2021 14:15
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting the reopening of outdoor hospitality
Letter from Secretary of State Robert Jenrick to local authorities on government measures to support hospitality businesses to reopen safely...
Monday, 8 March 2021 12:11
Transport Scotland: Further £61.4 million to maintain bus services
The Scottish Government has approved additional expenditure of up to £61.4 million to enable bus operators to maintain services during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Monday, 8 March 2021 11:36
NHS launches ‘Op Courage’ veterans’ mental health service
Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service....
Monday, 8 March 2021 11:32
Minister to face rare joint Lords and Commons select committee questions on failure to reform Universal Credit
On Tuesday 9 March the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee and the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee will hold a rare joint evidence session on Universal Credit...
Monday, 8 March 2021 10:35