What impact is the shortage of affordable rural housing having on the rural economy? Lords to hear evidence
On Tuesday 6 November the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy will ask the National Housing Federation, Rural Housing Alliance and the Federation of Master Builders...
Friday, 2 November 2018 15:22
Committee to take evidence on the provision of support to victims of modern slavery
In the next evidence session for the Committee’s inquiry into Modern Slavery, the Committee will hear from organisations which provide help and support to victims of slavery and trafficking...
Friday, 2 November 2018 15:15
Have funding cuts to forensic science impacted the delivery of justice? Lords to hear evidence
On Tuesday 6th November the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee will question legal academics and major private sector forensic science providers on the UK’s use of forensic science in the criminal justice system...
Friday, 2 November 2018 13:23
Lib Dems demand more police to tackle violence epidemic
Responding to the claims from a senior police officer that children as young as nine are being caught carrying knives, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Ed Davey said...
Friday, 2 November 2018 12:38
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Agriculture Bill inquiry transcript - Oct 31
Neil Parish, Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, has welcomed the Government’s publication of a new Agriculture Bill...
Friday, 2 November 2018 12:13
School and college funding: Education Committee questions education unions and school and college leaders
The Education Committee is to question education trade unions and school and college leaders as part of its inquiry into school and college funding..
Friday, 2 November 2018 12:12
Bribery in the UK: Lords to take evidence from Law Societies
The House of Lords Bribery Act 2010 Committee will hear evidence from three of the UK’s law societies, and on differences in the handling of bribery cases between England and Wales, and Scotland...
Friday, 2 November 2018 11:46
‘A golden era’ heralded for North East as North of Tyne devolution deal becomes law
A once-in-a-generation devolution deal and over £600 million of government investment for the North of Tyne region has been approved by Parliament...
Friday, 2 November 2018 10:58
Universities Minister pledges to transform student choice
New apps and digital tools will revolutionise how students choose the right university for them...
Friday, 2 November 2018 10:57
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper calls for immediate halt to fracking
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper and fellow Lancashire Labour MPs have written to the Energy Secretary Greg Clark to call on Government to halt fracking immediately in light of the recent earthquakes in Lancashire...
Friday, 2 November 2018 10:33