Work and Pensions committee: New inquiry: Universal Credit: the wait for a first payment
Universal Credit has a “baked in” wait for the first payment. After completing all of the stages of their application, claimants must then wait for at least five weeks to receive their award...
Monday, 9 March 2020 13:38
Guidance on oil and gas: environmental submissions and determinations
Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations...
Monday, 9 March 2020 13:20
Foreign Secretary marks Commonwealth Day 2020
The Foreign Secretary and British High Commissions across the world will mark Commonwealth Day today as leaders gather in London...
Monday, 9 March 2020 13:14
What does the plunging oil price mean for UK drivers? RAC reaction
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This is looking like the biggest single daily drop in the oil price in 20 years...
Monday, 9 March 2020 13:12
Veterans to get employment tax break
Veterans who have recently left the armed forces are to be given a helping hand back into work thanks to a new tax break, the Chancellor is expected to announce at the Budget...
Monday, 9 March 2020 11:15
Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry into The economics of Universal Credit - Transcript from March 3
This inquiry investigates the economic impacts of Universal Credit..
Monday, 9 March 2020 11:12
John McDonnell speech ahead of Budget
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, delivering a major speech today ahead of the Budget, said...
Monday, 9 March 2020 11:11
New HMICFRS report highlights 'many positive aspects' to policing's delivery of Prevent duty
A new report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has praised the work of police in protecting vulnerable people against radicalisation...
Monday, 9 March 2020 10:11
Universities UK: Time is running out to save Erasmus+: Losing study abroad scheme would blow a hole in UK economic prospects
More than 17,000 UK university students are hoping that the UK Government can negotiate continued involvement in Erasmus+ in its trade discussions with the European Union so they can develop important and necessary skills overseas next year...
Monday, 9 March 2020 10:07
Two-thirds of builders ask Chancellor to cut VAT, says FMB
Ahead of the Chancellor’s first Budget on Wednesday 11 March, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the Government to cut VAT on home repair and renovation works...
Monday, 9 March 2020 09:05