Lords Committee criticises Government for housing ‘target’ which they acknowledge they will not meet
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has today criticised the Government for stating once again that they have a ‘target’ of releasing public land with capacity to build 160,000 homes...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:01
National Audit Office report on The Equipment Plan 2019 to 2029
Today the National Audit Office (NAO) reports that the Ministry of Defence’s Equipment Plan (the Plan) is still unaffordable, with the MoD estimating that costs will be £2.9 billion higher than its budget over 2019-2029...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:00
The defence equipment plan 2019
The eighth annual summary for MOD's plans to deliver and support the equipment our armed forces need to do the jobs we ask of them...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 11:59
Key stage 1 SATs replacement to be rolled out from September
All new primary school pupils will take the reception baseline assessment from September...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 11:26
Lords committees to scrutinise Government on climate and COP26
On 11, 12 and 18 March 2020, five House of Lords committees will consider climate change from five different angles, exploring how it will affect specific policy areas and what the Government’s response should be...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 11:25
Policy paper: Our approach to the Future Relationship with the EU
The UK’s approach to negotiations with the European Union...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:39
Multi-million-pound fund to boost standards across the FE sector
Almost £14 million will be invested to strengthen leadership and governance across the FE sector so more people can access high quality education and training...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:23
Government still set to break pledge to end rough sleeping – John Healey
Responding to the Government’s latest estimates on rough sleeping, Labour’s Shadow Housing Secretary, John Healey MP said...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:22
Lib Dems: Heathrow ruling means expansion should be cancelled once and for all
Liberal Democrats are delighted following a ruling by the Court of Appeal today (27th Feb) saying that expansion was unlawful because ministers failed to properly consider the impact on the climate and the environment...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:21
Cross-government approach promised to tackle drug misuse following independent review
The Home Secretary pledges to bring together partners from government and beyond to address challenges from drug misuse...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:20