Unite: London bus operators ‘drinking in last chance saloon’ to avoid capital wide strikes
Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has warned London’s bus operators that they must swiftly agree capital wide programmes to tackle the chronic problem of fatigue and exhaustion being experienced by bus drivers...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 13:03
Our nation’s defences need proper investment – Nia Griffith
Responding to the NAO’s report on the 2019 Defence Equipment Plan, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, Nia Griffith MP said...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 13:02
Written statement on Implementation of the Whiplash Reform Programme - Feb 27
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland): I would like to provide an update on next steps for the Whiplash Reform Programme...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:58
Heathrow ruling a victory for campaigners - Andy McDonald
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the Court of Appeal ruling that the government's approval for a third runway at Heathrow was unlawful, said...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:44
IoD responds to Brexit mandate: ‘Both sides must work flat-out to bridge the gap’
Responding to the publication of the UK’s negotiating mandate for Brexit talks, Allie Renison, Head of Europe and Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors, said...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:27
Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2: Speech by HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson
New HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson sets out determination to bring change to how the project is delivered...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:03
Lords Committee criticises Government for housing ‘target’ which they acknowledge they will not meet
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has today criticised the Government for stating once again that they have a ‘target’ of releasing public land with capacity to build 160,000 homes...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:01
National Audit Office report on The Equipment Plan 2019 to 2029
Today the National Audit Office (NAO) reports that the Ministry of Defence’s Equipment Plan (the Plan) is still unaffordable, with the MoD estimating that costs will be £2.9 billion higher than its budget over 2019-2029...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:00
The defence equipment plan 2019
The eighth annual summary for MOD's plans to deliver and support the equipment our armed forces need to do the jobs we ask of them...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 11:59
Key stage 1 SATs replacement to be rolled out from September
All new primary school pupils will take the reception baseline assessment from September...
Thursday, 27 February 2020 11:26