New Emissions Trading System proposal would see UK go further in tackling climate change
The UK Government is increasing the country’s climate ambitions through new proposals published today showing how a new UK-wide Emissions Trading System...
Monday, 1 June 2020 22:16
HCLG Committee Chair writes to Prime Minister on Covid-19 test and trace service
Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Clive Betts MP, has written to the Prime Minister to request greater detail on the Government’s approach to implementing contact test and tracing. ..
Monday, 1 June 2020 17:51
All systems go for major upgrade that will transform Hull
Work on an eagerly-anticipated road upgrade which will transform Hull is due to start in the summer...
Monday, 1 June 2020 17:01
Amendment to retain remote voting and virtual participation by MPs
Labour and opposition parties have today tabled an amendment, seeking to retain the arrangements which allow MPs to participate in Parliament on an equal basis regardless of their personal circumstances during the Covid-19 emergency...
Monday, 1 June 2020 17:00
Chancellor shops at outdoor market marking first step in plan to reopen economy
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, met some of the traders returning to their market stalls today (1 June) as part of the government’s plan to gradually reopen the economy...
Monday, 1 June 2020 16:27
Specialist Youth Justice degree for all officers working with children
Prison officers are being taught specialist skills to support their vital work with children who are in custody having committed serious offences...
Monday, 1 June 2020 16:24
Attorney General extends undertaking for Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Acting in her role as guardian of the public interest, the Attorney General Suella Braverman QC MP has extended the undertaking she granted to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry...
Monday, 1 June 2020 15:41
Four new appointments to the Natural England board
Defra Ministers have appointed four new non-executive members to the board of Natural England...
Monday, 1 June 2020 15:15
ASCL comment on first day of wider opening of schools
Commenting on the wider opening of primary schools to more pupils from today, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Monday, 1 June 2020 14:35
COP26 President at opening of June Momentum for Climate Change
COP26 President Alok Sharma spoke at the opening ceremony of the UNFCCC's June Momentum for Climate Change...
Monday, 1 June 2020 14:15