Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill - Copy of Bill and Explanatory Notes
A Bill to make provision about airspace change proposals and about the licensing regime for air traffic services under Part 1 of the Transport Act 2000...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 13:09
Social prescribing: new national academy set up
The academy will help more people benefit from arts, sport and leisure activities across the country...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 13:03
Government responds to Lords Committee’s concerns about rising Iran tensions
In a response to a letter from Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Chair of the International Relations and Defence Committee, the Government has clarified its position on rising tensions in the Gulf and the future of the Iran nuclear deal...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 13:01
New laws to combat illegal use of unmanned aircraft and modernise airspace
New bill to ensure drone technology is used safely...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 12:52
MP expresses concern at protests outside Indian High Commission
During Prime Minister's Question Time today, Bob Blackman, Conservative MP for Harrow East, asked the Prime Minister what action the government would...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 12:50
Written statement on Teachers’ Pay and Pension Grants - Oct 23
Nick Gibb (The Minister of State for School Standards): Today I am confirming the updated allocations for the Teachers’ Pay Grant and the first allocations for the Teachers’ Pension Employer Contributions Grant for 2019-20...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 11:21
Labour seeks to rule out NHS privatisation in Commons vote today
With the Queen’s Speech debate back in parliament today (Wednesday), the Labour Party has secured focus on the NHS and will force a vote to rule out privatisation and any future Trump-style deals...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10:47
Over half of charities hit by fraud knew the perpetrator, according to new research
Charities warned to take steps to prevent fraud, after new survey shows many are not protecting themselves against biggest risks. Findings are part of largest ever survey on fraud and cybercrime in charities...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10:45
Deal or no deal, the UK should honour its financial obligations, says Lords EU Committee report
There would be serious implications for future negotiations with the EU and the UK’s wider reputation if the UK did not honour the terms of the financial settlement contained within the Withdrawal Agreement...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10:05
Oral answers to questions in the Commons: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - Oct 22
Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con): What guidance her Department has issued to businesses to help them make more effective use of the apprenticeship levy...
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10:04