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SNP call on Tories to unblock onshore wind to benefit consumers

The SNP have renewed calls for the UK government to unblock onshore wind following a report that reveals new onshore wind projects would create 2,300 jobs...

Tuesday, 16 July 2019 00:01

PCC funds extra speed enforcement in response to safety concerns

More than 1,000 motorists were stopped during a campaign funded by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa to address concerns over speeding...

Monday, 15 July 2019 17:38

Latest developments towards Alzheimer’s blood tests: Presentations: Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019

Three new studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles today (Monday 15 July) shed light on the progress towards developing blood-based tests for the diseases that cause dementia...

Monday, 15 July 2019 17:30

New research brings us a step closer to discovering a new biomarker for dementia - Alzheimer’s Society comments

New research presented today (Monday 15th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angles, shows promise for a new means of detecting Alzheimer’s disease...

Monday, 15 July 2019 17:30

PM hosts automotive leaders at Downing Street

Prime Minister Theresa May outlined the government’s commitment to the UK’s automotive sector and called for the UK to stay at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of electric vehicles at a roundtable held at Downing Street today...

Monday, 15 July 2019 15:58

Home Office accused of deliberately lying to deport slavery victims

Responding to reports that the Home Office lied in order to deport victims of human trafficking and modern slavery to other EU countries, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Ed Davey said...

Monday, 15 July 2019 15:09

Written statement on School Sport and Activity - Jul 15

Damian Hinds (The Secretary of State for Education): A positive experience of sport and physical activity at a young age can build a lifetime habit of participation...

Monday, 15 July 2019 14:56

ASCL comment on Ofsted’s call to inspect MATs

Commenting on Ofsted’s call for the power to inspect multi-academy trusts, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Monday, 15 July 2019 14:54

When work doesn’t pay – MPs reveal link between zero-hours contracts and food banks

Heidi Allen MP and Frank Field MP are presenting to Parliament a bill which offers guaranteed weekly hours to workers on zero-hours contracts...

Monday, 15 July 2019 14:17

Lowest paid set to receive sick pay for the first time

The government has started a consultation to transform support for sick and disabled staff and remove barriers for employers....

Monday, 15 July 2019 13:58