John McDonnell response to IFS research showing that the self-employed are more likely to be in poverty
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to IFS research showing that the self-employed are more likely to be in poverty and to be in hard hit sectors than employees, said...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:38
UK government modern slavery statement
The statement outlines action taken by the UK government to ensure that taxpayers’ money does not line the pockets of criminals who exploit vulnerable workers...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:11
Treasury Committee seeks answers from Association of British Insurers on response to coronavirus
Rt Hon. Mel Stride MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, has today written to Huw Evans, Director General of the Association of British Insurers (ABI)...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:06
Committee stage (and remaining stages) (Lords) of the Coronavirus Bill - Mar 25
Baroness Thornton (Lab): My Lords, the amendment would ensure that the impact of Schedule 12, which concerns local authority care and support, is subject to monitoring and review by an appropriate body...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 07:55
Opposition day debate on Financial and Social Emergency Support Package - Mar 25
Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House has considered the emergency financial and social package needed to support people, families and business through the covid-19 outbreak...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 07:44
Extract from Scotland Questions: Oil and Gas Industry - Mar 25
Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the Government’s role in supporting the oil and gas industry...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 07:43
Extract from opposition Day debate on Financial and Social Emergency Support Package - Mar 25
Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North) (Lab):...We should thank teachers who are having to go into school to ensure that there are some facilities and teaching available for the children of essential care workers...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 07:38
Extract from opposition Day debate on Financial and Social Emergency Support Package - Mar 25
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab):...Of course, we also have our food banks...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 07:31
Agriculture Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Mar 25
Agriculture Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Mar 25...
Thursday, 26 March 2020 07:30
Correspondence - School governance update
These updates are for anyone involved in school and trust governance who wants to know the latest messages from the DfE...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 18:02