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Mayor launches programme to give London’s under-fives best possible start in life

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched an innovative new scheme to support London’s youngest children and tackle health inequalities across the capital...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 10:11

BCC: Inflation trajectory likely to be bumpy over coming months

Commenting on the inflation statistics for September 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 10:10

BEIS Committee evidence session on Off-shore wind and industrial strategy - Oct 17

On Wednesday 17th October, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee holds the latest evidence session for its inquiry on Industrial Strategy by looking at the off-shore wind industry...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 09:58

Inflation figures a relief, but cost of living squeeze not yet ‘firmly in rear-view mirror’ – IoD

Responding to official inflation figures, showing that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2.4% in September, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 09:56

Latest official statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain

Monthly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 09:55

Inflation falls to 2.4% in September

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate was 2.4% in September 2018, down from 2.7% in August 2018...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 09:52

Green revolution as quarter of drivers to choose electric or hybrid for next car according to AA Cars research

The shift away from diesel has more drivers planning to choose an eco-friendly car than ever before, with nearly a quarter (22%) claiming they are ready to make the switch, according to new research by AA Cars...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 09:23

Further education and skills cut by over £3 billion under the Tories - Rayner

Funding for further education and skills has been cut by over £3 billion in real terms since the Tories came to power, according to an analysis by an independent think tank...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 08:58

Charity Commission: “We must work with charities to address systemic underreporting of serious incidents by charities”

Charity Commission warns of continued underreporting as it publishes findings of its interim safeguarding taskforce and updates guidance for charities on what to report...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 07:59

Oral answer (Lords) on Personal Social Care: Funding - Oct 16

Baroness Wheeler asked the Government what assessment they have made of the report by Independent Age, A Taxing Question: How to fund free personal social care, published in September...

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 07:24