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Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry into The economics of Universal Credit - Transcript from March 3

This inquiry investigates the economic impacts of Universal Credit..

Monday, 9 March 2020 11:12

John McDonnell speech ahead of Budget

John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, delivering a major speech today ahead of the Budget, said...

Monday, 9 March 2020 11:11

New HMICFRS report highlights 'many positive aspects' to policing's delivery of Prevent duty

A new report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has praised the work of police in protecting vulnerable people against radicalisation...

Monday, 9 March 2020 10:11

Universities UK: Time is running out to save Erasmus+: Losing study abroad scheme would blow a hole in UK economic prospects

More than 17,000 UK university students are hoping that the UK Government can negotiate continued involvement in Erasmus+ in its trade discussions with the European Union so they can develop important and necessary skills overseas next year...

Monday, 9 March 2020 10:07

Two-thirds of builders ask Chancellor to cut VAT, says FMB

Ahead of the Chancellor’s first Budget on Wednesday 11 March, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the Government to cut VAT on home repair and renovation works...

Monday, 9 March 2020 09:05

UK Budget: Majority of drivers want Chancellor to ringfence 2p of existing fuel duty for local roads say RAC

Six-in-10 UK drivers (59%) want the new Chancellor to bolster spending on the country’s crumbling local road infrastructure...

Sunday, 8 March 2020 00:01

The Chancellor’s shelving of the budget infrastructure plan is a “betrayal” of voters

The Chancellor’s shelving of the budget infrastructure plan is a “betrayal” of the voters in seats the Tories gained in the general election, Labour has said...

Saturday, 7 March 2020 22:30

Women leading the way in breaking down boundaries in science and innovation

Over 100 entrepreneurial women and young people are set to benefit from Government-backed funds to turn inspiring ideas into thriving businesses...

Saturday, 7 March 2020 22:30

Speech by Amanda Spielman at ResearchEd Birmingham 2020

HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman speaks at the ResearchEd event...

Saturday, 7 March 2020 19:36

Environment Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Mar 6

Environment Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Mar 6...

Saturday, 7 March 2020 13:22