UKPIA comment on revised UK Global Tariff
The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) on behalf of its manufacturing members welcomes the revised UK Global Tariff...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:36
New Sutton Trust research examines impact of Coronavirus on apprenticeships
The current health crisis is having a significant effect on apprenticeships, according to the latest in a series of coronavirus impact briefs from the Sutton Trust...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
IfG: Problems exposed by the Brexit parliament will persist without proper reform
Long-standing problems with how parliament works and how MPs perform their duties have yet to be addressed, says a new report from the Institute for Government...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
Toby Perkins responds to Sutton Trust report on impact of Covid-19 on apprenticeships
Toby Perkins MP, Labour’s Shadow Apprenticeships Minister, responding to the Sutton Trust report that 3/5 of apprentices have lost out on work or learning as a result of the pandemic, said...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
Cut VAT for building renovations and adopt digital tech in construction for a green recovery, says think tank
The government should cut VAT on renovating existing buildings, in line with the VAT on new build...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
NHS Expands Offer Of Help To People With Diabetes During Coronavirus Outbreak
People living with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of dying with COVID-19 with a third of deaths in England associated with the condition, according to new NHS research...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
NFU: MPs urged to press government for details of protecting food standards in trade deals
The NFU is urging MPs to ask how the government intends to honour its manifesto pledge that British farming’s high environmental and animal welfare standards will not be undermined in future trade policy, as the Trade Bill begins its passage in the House of Commons today...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
EFRA Committee Chair raises 'pressing challenges' faced by those struggling to access food
The Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, Neil Parish MP, has today written to the DEFRA Secretary of State George Eustice, raising areas of urgent concern arising from its ongoing inquiry into COVID-19 and food supply..
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
Labour responds to proposed changes to sentencing for terror offenders
Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, David Lammy MP, and Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, have promised to ‘look in detail’ and ‘work constructively’ with the government over the proposed Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
Lib Dems announce digital conference and fresh timetable to elect next leader
The Liberal Democrats have announced a fresh leadership election timetable and plans to hold an online Autumn Conference...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:00