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Dare to be wild! New review says get long-lasting feel-good factor from 30 Days Wild

The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby evaluate the benefits of daily nature contact with 1,000 people over five years...

Thursday, 21 May 2020 00:01

Capital gains and rising inequality report - Anneliese Dodds responds

Anneliese Dodds MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to a report on the impact of capital gains and how inequality has increased significantly over the last decade, said...

Thursday, 21 May 2020 00:01

National Audit Office report on Overview of the UK government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Today’s report by the National Audit Office (NAO) provides an overview of government’s wide-ranging response to COVID-19...

Thursday, 21 May 2020 00:01

Top 1 per cent received a sixth of the nation’s income pre-crisis, due to hidden rise of capital gains says new report

The Top 1 per cent received a far greater, and faster growing, share of the nation’s income pre-crisis than previously thought, if capital gains are included in official statistics, according to major new research published today...

Thursday, 21 May 2020 00:01

Funding boost to crack down on the Illegal Wildlife Trade

Protected species across the globe including tigers, Asian elephants and chimpanzees have been given a boost today (22 May) as the government announces £3.4 million for new projects from the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund...

Thursday, 21 May 2020 00:01

Securing a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians - Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the (virtual) Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 23:32

UN Middle East peace envoy warns against unilateral action on all sides, as Israel threatens West Bank annexation

The UN’s Middle East peace envoy issued a stern warning on Wednesday against any unilateral action – including an Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank...

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 19:25

Culture Secretary announces Cultural Renewal Taskforce

The Culture Secretary has today announced representatives from the arts, cultural and sporting worlds who will join a new taskforce...

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 17:19

Government introduces legislation to relive burden on businesses and support economic recovery

The Government today introduced the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill in Parliament...

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 16:54

Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to all postmasters

Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Paul Scully, to all postmasters, their staff and Post Office employees...

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 16:46