Petrol station merger raises competition concerns in local areas
Motor Fuel Group must address CMA concerns over its takeover of rival MRH to avoid an in-depth investigation...
Friday, 31 August 2018 14:13
Comment on Crossrail delay from Lilian Greenwood MP, Chair of Transport Select Committee
Commenting on today's announcement that the opening of Crossrail will be delayed, Lilian Greenwood MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee, said...
Friday, 31 August 2018 14:06
Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on environment
The National Drought Group has urged people to use water wisely following a meeting to discuss pressure on water resources and the environment following this summer’s heat wave..
Friday, 31 August 2018 13:12
European Commission recommends to end biannual clock change - quote from Heidi Hautala MEP
On the announcement that the European Commission will recommend ending the biannual clock change after mass public reaction to a European Citizens Initiative on the issue...
Friday, 31 August 2018 12:03
European Commission: Summertime Consultation: 84% want Europe to stop changing the clock
The European Commission has today published the preliminary results of the public consultation on clock change in Europe...
Friday, 31 August 2018 11:58
Lords to quiz two government departments on plans to create a stronger rural economy
Over two evidence sessions on Tuesday 4th September, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy will ask representatives from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG) how their departments are tackling the distinctive challenges facing rural areas...
Friday, 31 August 2018 11:57
Over £15 million of funding sourced for small business
The Bank Referral Scheme helped businesses find finance after they were rejected by their bank...
Friday, 31 August 2018 10:22
Farmers, growers and processors asked for views on AHDB
A 10-week exercise is seeking views on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Friday, 31 August 2018 09:37
Mayor calls on government to halt Universal Credit rollout
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the government to immediately pause its rollout of Universal Credit for the good of Londoners in most need of support...
Friday, 31 August 2018 09:29
Government saves £300m in two years by preventing fraud and error
The government’s National Fraud Initiative (NFI) has saved over £300 million in taxpayers’ money over the last two years...
Friday, 31 August 2018 07:25