Labour backs the youth sector’s call for young people to be allowed to question the Prime Minister on coronavirus
Labour is calling for young people to be allowed to put questions to the Prime Minister, as part of a wider plan for the government to better engage with and support them during the crisis...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 22:30
The Department for International Trade launches modelling review to support economic recovery
The Department for International Trade is reviewing its trade modelling to ensure that all of Britain’s new trade deals are specifically tailored to shape the country’s economy...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 17:02
The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of Venki Ramakrishnan as a Board Member of the British Library.
Venki Ramakrishnan has been approved by The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a Board Member of the British Library, following his nomination by the Trustees of the British Museum, for a four-year period from 15 June 2020 to 14 June 2024...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:21
Department for Education published holiday clubs guidance
Today, Wednesday 1 July, the Department for Education has published guidance for providers who run community activities, holiday clubs, after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school provision...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:19
Extract from PMQs: Rolls-Royce - July 1
Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth) (Lab/Co-op): The Prime Minister does not want to talk about the numbers of job losses, so let me give him some...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:16
Third reading (Lords) of the Fisheries Bill - July 1
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) (Con): My Lords, I express my gratitude to noble Lords for their interest in the Bill and their contributions...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:13
Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Orchestras and Cultural Venues - July 1
Lord Berkeley of Knighton asked the Government what is their response to reports that orchestras and cultural venues are facing permanent closure as a result of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:11
Oral answer (Lords) on Committee on Climate Change: Progress Report - July 1
Baroness Hayman asked the Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Committee on Climate Change Reducing UK Emissions: 2020 Progress Report to Parliament, published on 25 June...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:09
Ex-Israeli Parliamentarians Endorse Labour’s Proposed Ban on Settlement Goods
A group of former Israeli law maker from Labour’s sister parties in Israel, Labour and Meretz, have written a letter to Keir Starmer...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 16:00
Flexible furlough scheme starts today
Businesses will have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back to work part time from today as part of the government’s plan to re-open the UK and kick-start our economy...
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 15:29