£5 million fund to deter young people from gang and knife crime
Families across the country who are vulnerable to the devastating effects of knife crime and gang culture are set to receive more support from a new £5 million fund...
Friday, 19 October 2018 19:51
Prime Minister addresses business leaders on Brexit
The Prime Minister spoke with over 130 business leaders today on the progress in Brexit negotiations, following the European Council this week...
Friday, 19 October 2018 19:48
Change of Governor of the Cayman Islands
Mr Martyn Roper has been appointed Governor of the Cayman Islands in succession to Mr Anwar Choudhury. Mr Roper will take up his appointment in October 2018...
Friday, 19 October 2018 17:26
Westminster Government shows ‘desperation to appease despots’ by sending diplomats to ‘Davos in the desert’
Plaid Cymru MP uncovers plan to send diplomats to Saudi conference, despite Minister dropping out...
Friday, 19 October 2018 16:22
Defence Secretary welcomes Qatari counterpart to UK
The UK and Qatar’s Defence relationship is closer than ever, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed, as production starts on Typhoon fighter jets that will be sold to the Gulf nation...
Friday, 19 October 2018 16:07
Is the government paying attention to the needs of rural areas? Lords to ask local councils and Local Enterprise Partnerships
Over two evidence sessions on Tuesday 23rd October, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy will question witnesses from local government and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) on their role in the rural economy...
Friday, 19 October 2018 15:49
Concerns over DWP's "disingenuous" Universal Credit ad raised by Committee chairman
Committee Chair Rt Hon Frank Field MP has written to Universal Credit Programme Director Neil Couling...
Friday, 19 October 2018 14:33
What will a “no-deal” Brexit mean for the UK’s energy market? Lords to ask BEIS Minister
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will scrutinise BEIS’s preparations for a ‘no deal’ Brexit in relation to energy and climate change on Tuesday 23rd October...
Friday, 19 October 2018 14:32
How can the Criminal Justice System be equipped with robust, accurate and transparent forensic science? Lords Science and Technology Committee to hear evidence
On Tuesday 23nd October the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee will ask experts what would make the greatest impact in improving the quality of forensic science...
Friday, 19 October 2018 14:10
Funding to support creation of 1,200 additional apprenticeships in Greater Manchester
Friday, 19 October 2018 13:50