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Spring statement support for modern industrial strategy

Ambitious plans unveiled to invest in innovative research and development, creating jobs, growth and opportunity across the country...

Friday, 15 March 2019 10:20

Support on wellbeing for teachers in schools and colleges

Education Secretary announces expert group to work with government to look for new ways to support teachers...

Friday, 15 March 2019 10:19

Glasgow medical firm showcases the best of UK life sciences sector

Glasgow company achieves international success, as British Science Week (8-17 March) celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) across the UK...

Friday, 15 March 2019 10:18

Coding to be taught in prison to help offenders return to the world of work

New pilot scheme will help carefully vetted prisoners learn digital skills and £1.2 million will help underrepresented groups get jobs...

Friday, 15 March 2019 10:15

Labour stands in solidarity with young people over youth strikes today – Cat Smith MP

Cat Smith MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs, commenting on the youth strikes taking place today across the UK over climate change, said...

Friday, 15 March 2019 10:14

The Government's 'Towns Fund' is not even new money but taken from the budgets of overstretched departments - McDonnell

John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, commenting on the OBR’s confirmation that the Government’s ‘Stronger Towns Fund’ announced last week is not new money and will be met from within existing departmental budgets, said...

Friday, 15 March 2019 09:59

Schools need an extra £5.7 billion to deliver basic expectation says ASCL

School funding must be increased by £5.7 billion to give every child the education that society expects and children deserve, according to analysis by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Friday, 15 March 2019 09:30

Commons debate on UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union (Article 50) - Mar 14

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Mr David Lidington): This motion arises because last night this House voted to reject the UK leaving the EU without a deal....

Friday, 15 March 2019 07:53

Extracts from Westminster Hall debate on Future of the Oil and Gas Industry - Mar 14

David Duguid (Banff and Buchan) (Con):...It is worth recognising the work that many of the large oil and gas companies have been doing to encourage a transition towards low-carbon energies...

Friday, 15 March 2019 07:48

Extract from Commons Points of Order - Mar 14

Laura Smith (Crewe and Nantwich) (Lab): On a point of order, Mr Speaker...

Friday, 15 March 2019 07:44