Winners of International Space Pitch Day revealed
The winners of the inaugural International Space Pitch Day were today announced marking several world firsts...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 17:46
Comments in advance of Commons debate on online harms
As previously advised, on Thursday, November 19, there be a debate in the House of Commons on online harms...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 17:34
Lords pass vital amendment to implement Grenfell Inquiry recommendations despite Tory votes to block it
Tabled by Lord Kennedy of Southwark, Labour’s amendment to the Fire Safety Bill would force the Government to honour the commitment they made to act on recommendations from Phase One of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, published in October 2019...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 16:39
EIS: Schools in Level 4 areas must now move to blended or remote learning
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the country’s largest teaching union, has responded to today’s announcement that 11 local authorities are moving to Level 4 of the Covid Framework...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 16:16
Lenders commit to ongoing support for mortgage customers: FCA publishes final guidance
Lenders have today committed to renewed support for mortgage customers facing financial difficulty as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 15:58
Government's lack of concern for workplace safety summed up by its own staff having to take action to protect themselves - Andy McDonald
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Employment Rights and Protections Secretary, commenting on PCS union members being balloted on strike action over a lack of Covid-19 safety at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), said...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 15:57
Environmental Audit Committee - Inquiry launch: Green Jobs
Can green jobs support Net Zero Britain ambitions while building back better from coronavirus?
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 15:00
Burning of peatlands is fast becoming a climate scandal, says CPRE
Commenting ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on Moorland Burning (Wednesday 18 November) Crispin Truman, chief executive of CPRE, the countryside charity, said...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 14:59
DWP’s response to the coronavirus pandemic: Work and Pensions Committee holds session on support for people claiming benefits
As part of its work examining DWP’s response to the coronavirus pandemic...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 14:54
TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to £21 million bill for PPE broker
Responding to news of a £21 million payout to a PPE broker, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 14:34