Cut VAT for building renovations and adopt digital tech in construction for a green recovery, says think tank
The government should cut VAT on renovating existing buildings, in line with the VAT on new build...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
NHS Expands Offer Of Help To People With Diabetes During Coronavirus Outbreak
People living with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of dying with COVID-19 with a third of deaths in England associated with the condition, according to new NHS research...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
NFU: MPs urged to press government for details of protecting food standards in trade deals
The NFU is urging MPs to ask how the government intends to honour its manifesto pledge that British farming’s high environmental and animal welfare standards will not be undermined in future trade policy, as the Trade Bill begins its passage in the House of Commons today...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
EFRA Committee Chair raises 'pressing challenges' faced by those struggling to access food
The Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, Neil Parish MP, has today written to the DEFRA Secretary of State George Eustice, raising areas of urgent concern arising from its ongoing inquiry into COVID-19 and food supply..
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
Labour responds to proposed changes to sentencing for terror offenders
Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, David Lammy MP, and Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, have promised to ‘look in detail’ and ‘work constructively’ with the government over the proposed Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:01
Lib Dems announce digital conference and fresh timetable to elect next leader
The Liberal Democrats have announced a fresh leadership election timetable and plans to hold an online Autumn Conference...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 00:00
Lib Dems oppose Government’s Trade Bill
Today, Liberal Democrats will oppose the Government's Trade Bill, having tabled an amendment which would prevent the bill from progressing...
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 22:00
Secretary of State Co-Chairs Joint Ministerial Covid-19 Conference Call
A Joint statement following a COVID-19 virtual meeting chaired by Secretary of State and Tanaiste...
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 18:55
Luke Pollard responds to George Eustice's Land Army announcement
Luke Pollard MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, responding to George Eustice’s Land Army announcement at today's press conference, said...
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 18:53
Environment Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 19 May 2020
The Environment Secretary spoke at the daily government press conference on 19 May 2020 to give the latest update on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 18:52