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Sarah Newton appointed as new Chair of HSE

The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Sarah Newton as Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board.

Friday, 31 July 2020 10:19

Extracts from a statement in the Scottish Parliament on Covid-19 (Next Steps)

The First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon):...sports coaches will be able to meet groups from more than four households in a single day, and we will shortly confirm when they can work with larger groups...

Friday, 31 July 2020 09:46

Extract from statement in the Scottish Parliament on Covid-19 (Next Steps)

Extract from a statement in the Scottish Parliament by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Covid-19 (Next Steps)...

Friday, 31 July 2020 09:25

Guidance on Darwin Plus: environment funding for the UK Overseas Territories

Darwin Plus: how to apply for project and fellowship funding...

Friday, 31 July 2020 09:14

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Brazil

Mr Peter Wilson CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil in succession to Dr Vijay Rangarajan CMG...

Friday, 31 July 2020 09:12

New rules on gatherings in some parts of Northern England

The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that new rules on social gatherings will be introduced in Northern England...

Friday, 31 July 2020 08:13

Improvements to care for pregnant women and mothers in prison

Individual care plans and increased staff training on supporting vulnerable mothers and pregnant women will significantly improve...

Friday, 31 July 2020 08:11

Radical reform of Universal Credit is needed to protect the most vulnerable, says Lords report

Universal Credit is failing millions of people, particularly the most vulnerable, according to the influential Lords Economic Affairs Committee...

Friday, 31 July 2020 00:01

New UCU study demonstrates huge local economic impact of universities amid bankruptcy fears

Universities typically support up to one additional job in the immediate local economy for every person they directly employ, according to a new analysis released today...

Friday, 31 July 2020 00:01

‘24 hours to save British jobs’: Labour launches ‘Jobs, Jobs, Jobs’ campaign

‘24 hours to save British jobs’: Labour launches ‘Jobs, Jobs, Jobs’ campaign with warning of “jobs squeeze” on British businesses...

Thursday, 30 July 2020 22:30