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Statistics on taxis, private hire vehicles and their drivers

Data about the number of licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in England and Wales, produced by Department for Transport...

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 10:31

Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Week

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): ...In relation to IPF and ILD, I ask the minister what is being doing in Scotland regarding vaping...

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 06:00

Scottish Parliament session opened with Time for Reflection led by Salvation Army major

Yesterday's session of the Scottish Parliament was opened with a Time for Reflection led by Major Lynn Farmer, of the Salvation Army in Greenock.

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 05:49

Business leaders aiming to boost diversity and inclusion in the workplace

In a move to inspire the next generation of business leaders in the UK, a new government-backed Board comprised of senior industry bosses will today meet for the first time...

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 05:32

UK to invest in new research against evolving global health threats

The Chief Medical Officer has announced funding for projects to help beat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and achieve global universal health coverage...

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 05:27

LGA: Climate change goals hinge on funding and powers for local areas

National climate change targets are unlikely to be met unless councils are given long-term funding, devolved powers and easier access to complex government funding pots, the Local Government Association says today...

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 00:01

Statement by the Minister for Economy and Transport on a railway for Wales

Ken Skates AM, Minister for Economy and Transport: I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to update the Assembly on the UK Government Williams rail review...

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 23:51

Adult education budget (AEB) funding rules 2019 to 2020

This document sets out the Education and Skills Funding Agency funded adult education budget (AEB) funding rules for the 2019 to 2020 funding year (1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020)...

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 17:38

Labour will take on pharmaceutical companies and put public health before private profit - Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn MP, Labour Party Leader, has today announced Labour’s plans to put “public health before private profit”...

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 17:25

Access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A Level: 2017 to 2018 academic year

Access arrangements allow skills and knowledge to be demonstrated by candidates with disabilities, temporary illnesses or special educational needs...

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 14:59