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Children risk getting “left behind” unless “immediate action” is taken to improve the British diet, says new strategy

Part One of the National Food Strategy published today contains urgent recommendations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and preceding the end of the transition period with the European Union...

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Justice Committee launches inquiry as Covid-19 stretches delays in justice

The Commons Justice Committee has published a report on the significant crisis in delays to court cases – and therefore justice...

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Skin creams dried on fabric can lead to fire deaths, says MHRA report

Some skin creams, when dried on to fabric, can create a highly flammable combination that can cause serious injury and death, regulators warn today...

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Giant leap for UK spaceflight programme as consultation launches

The first-ever launch into space from British soil is one step closer today as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a public consultation on the regulations for the UK’s spaceflight programme...

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Government must answer for actions over care home deaths - GMB

Ministers ignored science, evidence and GMB Union as 20,000 died in care homes...

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Transport Scotland: New accelerator established to drive hydrogen innovation

£300,000 to establish accelerator at the University of St Andrews..

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

LGA responds to PAC report on social care during coronavirus

Responding to a Public Accounts Committee report on readying the NHS and social care for the COVID-19 peak...

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Age UK comment in response to PAC condemns "slow, inconsistent and at time negligent approach" to social care sector in Covid-19 pandemic

Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said: "When the Select Committee says that 'care homes were effectively thrown to the wolves' it is hard to disagree

Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01

Government continues to ignore bad deal economic warning - Lib Dems

Responding to an LSE report released today (29/7) stating that Brexit will harm the industries unscathed by COVID-19, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said...

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 22:30

Dstl awards £300 million weapons research contract

The Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract will provide the armed forces with the battle winning technology to fight future conflicts including directed energy, complex and conventional weapons technologies...

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 17:13