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What is the potential of batteries and fuel cells for helping achieve net-zero?

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will hear from leading researchers about anticipated developments in batteries and fuel cells over the next ten years that could contribute to meeting the net-zero target...

Monday, 15 March 2021 09:52

Rachel Reeves responds to report on Government transparency and accountability during the pandemic

Rachel Reeves MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, responding to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee report on Government transparency and accountability during Covid 19 pandemic said...

Monday, 15 March 2021 09:04

Work and Pensions Committee transcript: Disability employment gap - March 10

The Committee is currently investigating the gap between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people and how the Department for Work and Pensions can better support disabled people in the labour market

Monday, 15 March 2021 07:21

Nick Thomas-Symonds responds to the Prime Minister’s announcement that he will convene the Government’s Crime and Justice Taskforce

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement that he will convene the Government’s Crime and Justice Taskforce...

Monday, 15 March 2021 06:59

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee report: Improving data transparency critical in long-term Covid-19 fight

The Government must learn from past failures in data handling and sharing if it is to build the long-term public consent necessary to overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic...

Monday, 15 March 2021 00:01

Government announces over 1000 civil service jobs to be relocated to Scotland

Glasgow, East Kilbride and the surrounding areas will benefit from new jobs and investment from the UK Government, with the Cabinet Office and FCDO moving...

Monday, 15 March 2021 00:01

Government urged by RSA to introduce plastics tax and ban on marketing

Consumers are planning to spend big on fashion post-lockdown — but are unaware of how much plastic goes into their clothes, new research finds...

Monday, 15 March 2021 00:01

Prime Minister launches £3 billion bus revolution

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Monday) unveils the most ambitious shake-up of the bus sector in a generation, which will see lower, simpler flat fares in towns and cities...

Monday, 15 March 2021 00:01

'Our ambition for education is higher than the government's' - General Secretary's speech to ASCL Annual Conference

Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, will address ASCL's virtual Annual Conference on Monday morning...

Monday, 15 March 2021 00:01

Sam Tarry: This so-called strategy offers nothing for those who were looking for a bold vision to reverse the millions of miles of bus routes lost

Sam Tarry MP, Labour’s Shadow Bus Minister, commenting on the publishing of the National Bus Strategy, said...

Monday, 15 March 2021 00:01