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COP26 President speech at opening of Placencia Ambition Forum

COP26 President, the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, delivered a video speech at the opening of the Placencia Ambition Forum....

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:56

Hardy responds to NUS setting out safety net needs for students

Emma Hardy MP, Labour’s Shadow Further Education and University Minister, responding to the NUS calling for a student hardship fund, said...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:12

Extracts from Commons proceedings - Apr 21

John Spellar (Warley) (Lab):...Last month, for example, we had both the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister here...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:20

Second reading (and remaining stages) (Lords) of the Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill - Apr 21

The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) (Con): My Lords, I am a bit out of practice —I am so used to doing things on Zoom now—but I am very pleased to be able to move that the Bill be now read a Second Time...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:17

Oral answer (Lords) on India: Scam Call Centres - Apr 21

Lord Naseby asked the Government what representations they have made to the government of India to request the closure of call centres targeting British citizens with scams...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:13

Labour: Universities need to be saved from bankruptcy during this crisis

Emma Hardy MP, Shadow Minister for Universities, has called on the government to underwrite higher education funding to protect and prevent institutions from going bankrupt as a result of the coronavirus crisis...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:12

Proceedings in the Scottish Parliament - April 21

Business in the Scottish Parliament was dominated by matters relating to Covid-19...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:03

Labour urges re-opening of helpline for veterans

Labour is today urging Ministers to re-open the Government's dedicated Veterans UK Helpline, which has been closed, while other vital Government support on pensions and compensation payments has also been scaled back...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:02

Davey calls for independent inquiry into handling of coronavirus crisis

Ed Davey, Acting Leader of the the Liberal Democrats, has reiterated the need for the Government to continue to put all its energy into stopping the spread of coronavirus...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 07:07

EEF: New evidence review highlights core features that can unlock potential of remote schooling

EEF publishes package of resources for schools and parents to help them make the most of remote learning...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 00:01