Net-zero for land virtually impossible without more ambition on peatlands, says CPRE
Emissions from UK peatland could cancel out all carbon emissions reduction achieved through new and existing forests, unless the government takes action...
Friday, 7 August 2020 09:51
Ofgem announces savings on energy bills this winter as price cap falls
The price cap will fall by £84 from £1,126 to £1,042 per year for the winter period (October-March)...
Friday, 7 August 2020 09:15
Coronavirus support measures help every region and nation in the UK
New data published today reveals how businesses across every corner of the UK continue to be supported through government-backed coronavirus loan schemes...
Friday, 7 August 2020 09:13
Prime Minister’s policy of “levelling up” school funding benefits affluent pupils more, new research finds
New analysis from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) of the government’s latest school funding settlement finds that funding increases are set to...
Friday, 7 August 2020 00:01
Urgent investment needed to boost mental health recovery, says LGA
Failure to urgently invest in mental health and other vital local services will undermine efforts to boost the country in the next phases of the pandemic...
Friday, 7 August 2020 00:01
ASCL comment on EPI school funding analysis
Commenting on the analysis from the Education Policy Institute on the school funding allocations for 2021-22, Julia Harnden, funding specialist at the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Friday, 7 August 2020 00:01
NEU comment on EPI school funding analysis
Commenting on analysis from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) showing school funding increases are set to disproportionately benefit pupils from more affluent backgrounds...
Friday, 7 August 2020 00:01
£650 million investment for Northern Ireland to be announced
On a visit to Northern Ireland today (Friday 7 August), Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, will announce a major £650m package of investment...
Friday, 7 August 2020 00:01
Dates agreed to allow the re-opening of theatres and concert halls in Northern Ireland
Following today’s Northern Ireland Executive meeting it was announced that theatres and concert halls can re-open from 8 August...
Thursday, 6 August 2020 21:56
Round-up of Members Lobby contact changes
Appointments/contact changes since July 15...
Thursday, 6 August 2020 16:41