New advice published to help councils fight procurement fraud
Councils in England can now access extra advice to help protect public money from fraud during the procurement of goods and services...
Monday, 8 June 2020 23:27
UK and Japan start trade negotiations
The UK and Japanese governments will today (Tuesday 9 June) start negotiating a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement..
Monday, 8 June 2020 22:00
A car scrappage scheme on its own will fail to protect UK jobs or carmakers, warns Unite
Unite, the UK and Ireland largest union, has warned that proposals to introduce a car scrappage scheme to help address climate change will, without additional measures to support infrastructure and the UK manufacture of electric vehicles, fail to provide a boost to the UK’s car industry...
Monday, 8 June 2020 16:31
Further funding uplift announced for councils caring for children seeking asylum
For the third time in 4 years, the Home Office has significantly increased financial support for councils who look after children...
Monday, 8 June 2020 15:07
More support for small businesses in Scotland
Grants extended to help more companies in need...
Monday, 8 June 2020 15:06
EAC to hold its first public evidence session on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will be holding its first public evidence session as part of its inquiry on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy...
Monday, 8 June 2020 14:32
Government to launch call for evidence into loot boxes
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is today publishing the government’s response to the DCMS Select Committee’s report on Immersive and Addictive Technologies...
Monday, 8 June 2020 14:29
Written Ministerial Statement: Second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has updated the House of Commons on the agenda for the second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on 12 June 2020 by video conference...
Monday, 8 June 2020 14:27
Minister for Human Rights chairs coronavirus roundtable with faith leaders
Leaders from the UK’s major faith groups and faith-based aid charities met virtually today to discuss the global impact of coronavirus on religious communities...
Monday, 8 June 2020 14:26
Royal Navy joins NATO allies on major maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea region
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Kent has joined 19 nations on the US-led Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise...
Monday, 8 June 2020 13:44