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Labour introduces Bill to force Government to report to parliament on NHS pay

In a Ten Minute Rule Motion today, Carolyn Harris, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Keir Starmer, introduced a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report on any proposals for a pay increase for NHS staff below 2.1 per cent..

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 13:06

Iran to start Iranian enrichment up to 60%: E3 statement

The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom respond to Iran's announcement that it will start uranium enrichment up to 60%..

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 13:05

SNP commits to abolishing fees for music and arts education

John Swinney has announced that a re-elected SNP government will abolish fees for music and arts education, including instrumental music tuition in schools...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 10:17

Transparency and public engagement are essential to demonstrating that data is being used for public benefit

Today we are publishing the findings of a dialogue with more than 100 members of the public about how to make sure health and care data is used in ways that benefit people and society...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:45

Second reading (Commons) of the Finance (No. 2) Bill - Apr 13

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Jesse Norman): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:41

Ten minute rule motion on Road User Charging (Outer London) - Apr 13

Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (Con): I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that the Mayor of London may not impose charges for driving in Outer London; and for connected purposes...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:39

Oral answer (Lords) on United Nations Biodiversity Conference - Apr 13

Lord Teverson asked the Government what preparations they are making for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) to be held in Kunming, China, in October

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:37

Extract from second reading debate (Commons) of the Finance (No. 2) Bill: Duty-Free Shopping - Apr 13

Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP):...Instead of supporting the sector, the Finance Bill includes rises in air passenger duty that will harm the recovery of an industry that has largely been shut down for over a year...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:30

Extract from Commons proceedings: Shared Prosperity Fund/Community renewal fund - Apr 13

Stephen Farry (North Down) (Alliance) [V]: I also express my full support for the PSNI, including the Chief Constable...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:22

Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Global Human Security - Apr 13

Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) (LD):...This is not just about an attack on an institution, such as the House of Commons and our own defence systems...

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:19