Prime Minister appoints new Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Fiona Bruce, Conservative MP for Congleton, as his Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief...
Sunday, 20 December 2020 00:01
Keir Starmer to set out case for the United Kingdom in first speech on the Union
Keir Starmer will set out his determination “to preserve and renew the United Kingdom” in his first speech on the Union on Monday...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 22:30
Tough new rules crackdown on sellers to save important cultural items for the public
Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has announced that new protections will be introduced for museums and galleries...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 09:11
TaxPayers’ Alliance finds councillors cost £255 million in a single year
New research by the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) reveals that £255 million was paid out to local councillors in allowances in 2018-19, a £4 million increase on the previous year...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 00:01
New sites announced to test how connecting people with nature can improve mental health
Seven sites which will test the ways in which connecting people with nature can improve mental wellbeing have been awarded a share of a £5.77 million pot, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has announced today...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 00:01
The Government must keep working to tackle tax avoidance promoters, says Lords committee report
Today the House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has published its report on the Government’s draft Finance Bill 2021, New powers for HMRC: fair and proportionate?
Saturday, 19 December 2020 00:01
Gin proves to be the tonic for a turbulent 2020 says WSTA report
The latest WSTA market report reveals that combined sales of gin and flavoured gin in shops, supermarkets and online went up 22% in value...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 00:01
Concerns remain as the UK prepares for new arrangements from 1 January, warns Committee
A cross-party report, agreed unanimously by the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union and assessing UK preparedness for the end of the transition period...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 00:01
English sparkling wine leading global innovation
English sparkling wine is fast becoming a leader on the global stage - not just for its exceptional quality and dedicated producers, but also with the industry’s thirst to drive innovation...
Saturday, 19 December 2020 00:01
MPs call for adult skills revolution to foster new culture of life-long learning
A community learning centre in every town, individual learning accounts and boosting part-time Higher Education and employer-led training should be at the centre of an adult education revolution...
Friday, 18 December 2020 22:00