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Flooding continues as the impacts of Storm Bert are felt while Storm Conall brings additional heavy rainfall to parts of England

The Environment Agency is warning people to remain vigilant for flooding impacts as Storm Bert and Conall subside, with ongoing river flooding expected in parts of England...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 16:12

Oral statement (Wales) on Update on Compound Semiconductor Investments - Nov 26

Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Diolch. I'm pleased to update colleagues today on a number of investments and support measures in the compound semiconductor sector in Wales...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 15:55

FAC publishes Foreign Secretary’s letter on UK-EU relations

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing two letters from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 15:49

Jonny Tattersall joins York and North Yorkshire Mayor on 5km for Men’s Mental Health

Yorkshire cricketer Jonny Tattersall joined York and North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith, for part of a 1500km running challenge promoting men’s mental health...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 15:39

Written statement (Wales): Eliminating profit from the care of children looked after - update on timescale and permitted models - Nov 27

Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care: I am writing to update you on the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill introduced on 20 May 2024 and currently in Stage 2 scrutiny...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 15:38

TfWM: Grieving families go on camera to reveal the tragic impact of reckless driving

Families whose loved ones have had their lives taken on the region’s roads have expressed their pain and grief in a series of hard-hitting videos highlighting the devastating impact of dangerous driving...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 15:07

Joint statement on G7 diamond sanctions

Botswana and the G7 announce plans to improve transparency in the diamond trade. A new certification node will help stop Russian origin diamonds entering G7 markets...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 14:30

Northern Ireland Health Minister outlines support for Children & Families arm’s-length body

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has expressed his support for the establishment of a new Children and Families arm’s-length body (ALB)...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 14:28

MHRA approves new diagnostic agent for adult patients showing signs of cognitive impairment for Alzheimer’s disease

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved the medicine flortaucipir (Tauvid), given to adults with memory problems so that doctors can perform a type of brain scan called a PET...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 13:47

Government urged to prioritise trams in forthcoming Integrated Transport Strategy - Campaign for Better Transport

Campaign for Better Transport is urging the Government to prioritise trams and light rail in its Integrated Transport Strategy, due tomorrow (28 November), and to do more to help speed up the introduction of new tram networks to British towns and cities...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 13:05