LGA responds to the Air Team report on air pollution
Responding to a report by the Air Team which found more than a quarter of children’s sports grounds analysed in five UK cities have dangerous air pollution...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:13
HM Inspectorate of Prisons report on HMP Wormwood Scrubs: Impressive, though fragile, improvement
HMP Wormwood Scrubs — built in the late nineteenth century and one of the country’s most famous prisons — was found to have made encouraging progress since a very troubling inspection two years ago...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 00:01
Should the UK continue to spring forward and fall back? Lords EU Committee publishes its report on EU proposals to end clock changes
The Government must fully assess the implications for the UK if the EU goes ahead with proposals to end seasonal clock changes...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 00:01
Government confirms plans to introduce import controls
Today, the government has confirmed plans to introduce import controls on EU goods at the border after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020...
Monday, 10 February 2020 17:33
Commons Library briefing note on Local Government air quality responsibilities
This House of Commons Library briefing describes local authorities' responsibilities to safeguard or improve air quality in their areas...
Monday, 10 February 2020 16:06
Unite: ‘Sick and tired’ London bus drivers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
The prospect of a London bus drivers’ strike later this year has moved dramatically closer as bus workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a consultative ballot...
Monday, 10 February 2020 13:28
Gambling regulator to give evidence to Lords Gambling Committee
On Tuesday 11 February 2020, the chief executive and chair of the Gambling Commission will be questioned by the House of Lords Select Committee...
Monday, 10 February 2020 12:43
Call for evidence: barriers to research with controlled drugs
Letter from the ACMD Barriers to Research working group to collect written evidence from researchers about barriers to legitimate research with controlled drugs....
Monday, 10 February 2020 12:16
Milestone for Cornwall as major A30 upgrade gets the green light
Highways England has been given the go-ahead for a congestion-busting and economy-boosting road scheme in Cornwall...
Monday, 10 February 2020 12:10
Chief Medical Officer for England announces four further coronavirus cases
Professor Chris Whitty announces four further cases of coronavirus...
Monday, 10 February 2020 10:49