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Oral answer (Lords) on Syria - Apr 30

The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked the Government what assessment they have made of the ongoing conflict in Idlib, Syria...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 14:43

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Economy - Apr 30

Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle asked the Government what plans they have to protect the prosperity and wellbeing of British citizens from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on (1) the United Kingdom’s gross domestic product, and (2) the global economy...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 14:40

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: British Business Bank - Apr 30

Lord Fox asked the Government how much money the British Business Bank has disbursed to financial institutions to support British businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 14:36

Jim McMahon reacts to news that British Airways is expecting to make a quarter of pilots redundant

Jim McMahon MP, Labour's Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the news that British Airways is expecting to make a quarter of pilots redundant, said...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 14:29

VAT scrapped on E-publications

Plans to scrap VAT on e-publications fast-tracked and will come into force tomorrow...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 13:54

The Secretary of State has appointed four new Commissioners to the Gambling Commission

Terry Babbs, Brian Bannister, Jo Hill and Sir Martin Narey have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission for five years from 30th April 2020...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 12:35

Domestic Abuse Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons, as at Apr 29

Domestic Abuse Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons, as at Apr 29...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 12:33

Keir Starmer takes first steps to rebuild links with the Indian community

Taking fresh impetus from the election of Keir Starmer, the Executive Team of Labour Friends of India (LFIN) met with the new Leader to discuss rebuilding trust with the British Indian community...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 12:29

UK reiterates support for Libya’s legitimate institutions

We continue to urge Libyan parties to cease fighting, engage in constructive dialogue and commit to an inclusive political solution....

Thursday, 30 April 2020 11:53

UK statement in response to Dr Claus Neukirch, head of the OSCE mission to Moldova

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the virtual OSCE Permanent Council on 30 April 2020...

Thursday, 30 April 2020 11:53