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Details of extended maternity and adoption leave for police officers

With effect from 4 January 2021, police officers meeting the relevant criteria are entitled to maternity and adoption leave with full pay for 26 weeks.,.

Friday, 8 January 2021 15:49

Traders must act now with border traffic expected to increase next week, says Cabinet Office

Businesses and hauliers trading between Great Britain and the EU have been urged to ensure they meet necessary requirements before travelling to the border...

Friday, 8 January 2021 15:39

Education Committee to hold session with Education Secretary

Following the announcement to close all schools, except to vulnerable children and those of critical workers, the Education Committee is holding a session with the Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson...

Friday, 8 January 2021 15:37

MPs and Peers launch cross-party inquiry into the impact of Coronavirus on university students’ tuition and accommodation payments

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Students, a cross-party group of MPs and Peers, is launching a short inquiry into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on university students...

Friday, 8 January 2021 14:48

LGA responds to extra COVID-19 protections for rough sleepers and renters

Responding to the announcement of extra COVID-19 protections for rough sleepers and renters, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said...

Friday, 8 January 2021 14:47

Lords Committee raises concerns about changes to asylum process

The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has taken issue with the Home Office’s Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules...

Friday, 8 January 2021 14:36

NEU comment on ONS Coronavirus Infection Survey

Commenting on the latest Coronavirus Infection Survey published by the Office for National Statistics, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Friday, 8 January 2021 12:58

Jenrick announces extra Covid protections for rough sleepers and renters

Extra support to help protect rough sleepers?and renters?from?the effects?of?COVID-19?has?been announced by the Communities Secretary Robert?Jenrick?today...

Friday, 8 January 2021 12:30

Salvation Army urges government to immediately house new rough sleepers during lockdown

The Salvation Army is calling for people newly sleeping rough since the start of the pandemic to be urgently found accommodation for the lockdown in England...

Friday, 8 January 2021 12:17

Energy White Paper - Business Committee evidence hearing on Tuesday 12th January

On Tuesday 12th January from 10.30am, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will be examining the Energy White Paper...

Friday, 8 January 2021 08:26