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Environment Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Jan 13

Environment Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Jan 13...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 08:25

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on Jan 19

Munira Wilson (Twickenham): What steps he is taking to ensure his Department prioritises poverty-focused aid...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 08:08

Business Minister: employers have a duty to spot early signs of domestic abuse

Business Minister Paul Scully calls on employers to ensure their organisation is spotting signs of domestic abuse and helping their staff find the right support...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 07:30

Jonathan Ashworth responds to reports that coronavirus hospital patients can be discharged into care homes without being tested under draft Government guidelines

Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to reports that coronavirus hospital patients can be discharged into care homes without being tested under draft Government guidelines leaked to The Telegraph, said...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 07:12

A quarter of adults reported drinking more during first lockdown says UCL research

A quarter of people in the UK reported drinking more than usual during the first lockdown, particularly those who were younger, female and suffering from anxiety, finds a study by UCL researchers...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 00:01

National Audit Office report on Investigation into the housing of rough sleepers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Today the National Audit Office (NAO) reports that through its 'Everyone In' campaign, the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government swiftly provided emergency housing for rough sleepers during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 00:01

LGA responds to NAO report on housing rough sleepers during COVID-19

Responding to a report by the National Audit Office, investigating the housing of rough sleepers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 00:01

High Street Pharmacies Deliver NHS Covid Jabs

Life-saving coronavirus jabs will begin to be delivered at High Street pharmacies from today as the NHS accelerates the biggest vaccination programme in its history...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 00:01

Thangam Debbonaire responds to NAO report on ‘Everyone In’

Thangam Debbonaire MP, Labour’s Shadow Housing Secretary, responding to the NAO’s report on the Government’s response to housing of rough sleepers during the COVID-19 pandemic, said...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 00:01

Ground-breaking deal by Unite saves Barnoldswick’s Rolls-Royce factory and 350 jobs

The Rolls-Royce factory in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has been saved and with it 350 jobs and a community protected from ruin, thanks to a ground-breaking deal struck by Unite the union and the company's management...

Thursday, 14 January 2021 00:01