Jeremy Corbyn meets EU leaders to discuss options to break Brexit deadlock
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, will meet European leaders in Brussels on Thursday 21 February to discuss options for breaking the Brexit deadlock and to make clear that there is no majority for a no deal outcome...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 22:30
UN chief urges India and Pakistan to dial down tensions in wake of Kashmir attack
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called on India and Pakistan to take steps to defuse tensions in the wake an attack in Kashmir late last week that left dozens of Indian security forces dead...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 20:41
Prospect of lasting peace ‘fading by the day’ in Gaza and West Bank, senior UN envoy warns
The spectres of violence and radicalism in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are growing, and the prospect of sustainable peace is fading by the day, a senior UN envoy in the region told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 20:33
Welsh Government "continues to turn a blind eye to schools in crisis," says Shadow Minister
A scathing opening speech from Welsh Shadow Minister for Education, Suzy Davies AM, launched a debate in the Senedd today in the latest move by Welsh Conservatives to back schools and campaign for the Welsh Government to improve funding for the country’s struggling education system.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 20:28
Report on intersections of technology and civil society
This report discusses how technology is disrupting civil society and the future of civil society in the digital age...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 17:38
Government urges businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in a no-deal Brexit
New guidance has been published today to ensure import and export trade in animals, animal products, fish, food and feed can continue in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 17:34
Local authorities with major ports to receive funding boost to help with Brexit preparations
Nineteen local authorities facing impacts from a local air, land or seaport will receive a share of £3.14 million to help them prepare for Brexit, the Communities Secretary confirmed today...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 17:28
Lords Committee criticises Home office for lack of transparency over the effects of Brexit on justice and security
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has published a report today criticising the Draft Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 17:24
BEIS Committee kicks off energy efficiency inquiry – Tuesday 26th February, 10am
On Tuesday 26th February at 10am, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee begins its inquiry into the Government’s approach to delivering energy efficiency improvements to buildings...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 16:33
Jon Trickett comments on revelations that Theresa May met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week
Jon Trickett MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, commenting on Theresa May meeting with Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week before it was revealed he is planning on relocating to Monaco to save £4billion in tax, said...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 16:32