Government sets out world-leading new measures to protect rainforests
The UK will go further than ever before to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests, the government has confirmed today, thanks to world-leading new laws being introduced through the landmark Environment Bill..
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 00:01
LGA responds to reports into state of children’s social care provision
Responding to reports by the Children’s Commissioner into the state of children’s social care provision in England, Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, said...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 00:01
Environmental Audit committee chairman comments on NAO report on Achieving government's long-term environmental goals
Commenting on the National Audit Office’s report on Achieving government’s long-term environmental goals, Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, said...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 00:01
Consumers need protection from online scams, says MP
The following is a speech to be made in Westminster Hall tomorrow by Yvonne Fovargue on protecting consumers from online scams...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 00:01
Christmas guidance set out for university students
University students will be able to?travel?home?to spend Christmas with their families once?the national restrictions end?on 2 December, following steps set out in new Government guidance published today...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 00:01
PM hails ‘herculean effort’ of life science companies to defeat coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted Bill Gates and the heads of ten leading life science and pharmaceutical companies for a virtual discussion this afternoon...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 21:16
UN agency for Palestine refugees runs out of money as COVID-19 spreads
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA) has run out of cash on hand to keep vital services going...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 18:43
Government attack on lawyers undermines the rule of law - David Lammy
David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the Lord Chief Justice’s comments regarding the government’s attacks on lawyers, said...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 16:25
UUK response to government plans for enhanced asymptomatic COVID testing for universities
A Universities UK spokesperson said: “We welcome the government’s ambition to enhance testing capacity for university students and staff...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 16:03
FA chairman's comments to DCMS committee were offensive and outdated - Marsha de Cordova
Marsha de Cordova MP, Labour's Shadow Equalities Secretary, responding to comments made by Football Association chairman Greg Clarke at a DCMS Select Committee hearing today, said...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 15:38