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Important international study lends weight to the NASUWT's concerns

Commenting on the findings of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s 2018 Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS), published today...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 10:00

Oil bosses in "crisis talks" over BP rig protest - Greenpeace reaction

Commenting on media reports that oil bosses have convened 'crisis talks' today to discuss ways to end Greenpeace's ongoing efforts to stop a BP-operated oil rig from drilling a major oil well in the North Sea...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 09:33

Politicians, police and charities urge Government to scrap draconian Vagrancy Act

The centuries-old Vagrancy Act, which makes rough sleeping and begging illegal in England and Wales, should be scrapped because it is needlessly pushing vulnerable people further from help...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:30

Westminster Hall debate on Colombia Peace Process - Jun 18

Jo Stevens (Cardiff Central) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House has considered the Colombia peace process...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:26

Westminster Hall debate on History Curriculum: Migration - Jun 18

Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House has considered teaching migration in the history curriculum

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:22

End of day adjournment debate on Bank Holidays in 2020 - Jun 18

Derek Thomas (St Ives) (Con): I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this important issue before the House

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:19

Commons motion to approve the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Specified Scottish Authority and Barred Lists) Order 2019 - Jun 18

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Victoria Atkins): I beg to move, that the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Specified Scottish Authority and Barred Lists) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 20 May, be approved...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:16

Motion to approve the Church Representation and Ministers Measure - Jun 18

The Second Church Estates Commissioner (Dame Caroline Spelman): I beg to move, that the Church Representation and Ministers Measure (HC 2167), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:14

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Health and Social Care - Jun 18

Emma Dent Coad (Kensington) (Lab): How many care homes are rated good and outstanding for safety...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:11

Question for Short Debate (Lords) on Schools: Cadet Expansion Programme - Jun 18

Lord Lingfield asked the Government what assessment they have made of the Cadet Expansion Programme in schools; and what steps they are taking to encourage the growth of cadet units of all three services...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:06