Government confirms multi-billion pound spending increase for councils
The biggest increase in councils’ spending power for a decade was confirmed today by the Local Government Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 06:54
Police announce new partnership to help combat knife crime
Police are announcing a new partnership with the online marketplace Wish that will tackle the sale of illegal knives in the UK...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
Transport Secretary drives forward progress on accessibility as campaign launches to improve disabled passengers’ journeys
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is today (February 25) accelerating progress to make the UK a world leader for accessible travel as a new Government campaign launches to improve the journeys of disabled passengers on public transport...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
NFU: British farm standards must be the benchmark in future trade deals
NFU President Minette Batters will today challenge the Government to show global leadership on international trade and insist that British farm standards are the benchmark for any food imports in future trade deals...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
HM Inspectorate of Prisons report on inspection of HMYOI Aylesbury
HMYOI Aylesbury, a young offender institution (YOI) holding male prisoners aged between 18 and 20, was found to have become safer and showed some improvement in other areas...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
Environment Agency chief executive: Defuse the ‘weather bomb’ with better protection and stronger resilience
A new ‘twin track’ approach focused on better flood protection and resilience is needed to deal with the climate emergency...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
Eustice unveils plans for greener farming
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Tuesday 25 February) called on farmers and land managers to share their views on the government’s flagship green farming scheme outside the EU...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
ABI report confirms that the pensions industry needs to do more to ensure customers are properly informed and protected says Ros Altmann
Pension provider helplines are no substitute for impartial, independent guidance and advice...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
Greater Manchester “ideally placed” to maximise the economic opportunities of ageing, finds new report
A new report launched by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) today finds that Greater Manchester is ideally placed...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:01
Government reiterates position on Israeli settlements
James Cleverly, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa said: The UK condemns Israel’s announcement to move forward with the construction of 1,077 housing units...
Monday, 24 February 2020 22:32