UK kickstarts preparation for trade negotiations with India
Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today kicked off preparations for a trade deal with India, launching a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and business...
Monday, 24 May 2021 22:30
On the 50th Anniversary of the Misuse of Drugs Act, cross-party MPs demand reform of UK drug laws
27th May 2021 marks 50 years since the UK’s Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 received Royal Assent...
Monday, 24 May 2021 18:42
'Direct delivery to communities' at heart of Plan for Wales
Welsh Secretary Simon Hart launches the UK Government’s Plan for Wales, focusing on jobs, livelihoods and sustainability...
Monday, 24 May 2021 16:32
Labour reacts to news Stocksbridge Liberty Steel plant is to be sold
Ed Miliband MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, reacting to the news that the Stocksbridge Liberty Steel plant is to be sold, said...
Monday, 24 May 2021 16:13
NASWT: "Vital data on covid spread in schools must be made public"
The NASUWT is today calling on Public Health England (PHE) to publish all data it has on the growth and spread of the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant in schools, amid accusations it is withholding crucial information from the public..
Monday, 24 May 2021 16:12
Education Secretary and DCMS Secretary write letter to Children's Commissioner on online pornography
The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden have today written to the Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza asking her to work with them on driving work to protect children on the internet...
Monday, 24 May 2021 15:53
Lords Science and Technology Committee transcript: Role of batteries and fuel cells in achieving Net Zero - May 18
The Committee is investigating the role of battery and fuel cell technologies in achieving the UK’s ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050...
Monday, 24 May 2021 15:47
Transport Select Committee transcript: The roll-out and safety of smart motorways - May 19
The inquiry is looking at the safety of smart motorways and public confidence in their use as well as their impact upon congestion...
Monday, 24 May 2021 15:43
Work and Pensions Committee transcript: Disability employment gap - May 19
The Committee is investigating the gap between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people and how the Department for Work and Pensions can better support disabled people in the labour market...
Monday, 24 May 2021 15:40
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee transcript: 1) Concussion in sport and 2) Sport in our communities
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee covered two inquiries when it sat last week...
Monday, 24 May 2021 15:34