Is the Government all talk on improving rural life? Lords ask academic experts
Despite the range of businesses and interests in rural areas, farming is still considered by some as the “backbone”
Monday, 9 July 2018 14:32
Welsh Affairs Committee: UK Govt must understand challenges for Welsh farming; report calls for action to support agriculture sector post-Brexit
The Welsh Affairs Committee today publishes its report on Brexit: priorities for Welsh agriculture...
Monday, 9 July 2018 14:30
Government’s electric car policy lacks direction, warns Unite
Unite, the UK’s largest union, which represents thousands of car workers including those in supply chains and engine manufacturers...
Monday, 9 July 2018 13:55
Ofsted launches point-in-time surveys
Surveys for children’s homes, adoption and fostering services, and residential family centres are now open for children, parents, foster carers, adopters, staff and other professionals...
Monday, 9 July 2018 13:22
New Trustee Appointed to Sport England
The Culture Secretary has appointed Rashmi Becker as member of the Sport England Board for a term of 3 years, from 23 July 2018 to 24 July 2021...
Monday, 9 July 2018 13:20
Mayor and Secretary of State announce Hyde Park big screening of England game
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matt Hancock, are thrilled to announce that Hyde Park will host a public screening of England’s crucial match with Croatia...
Monday, 9 July 2018 13:17
Does Brexit mean the end of UK involvement in the EU Galileo satellite system?
The House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee will continue to hear from experts in the UK Space Industry at an evidence session on Thursday 12 July, to investigate the expected impact of Brexit on the UK Space Industry...
Monday, 9 July 2018 13:16
SATs do not benefit children’s learning and are bad for their well-being – NEU survey
Children crying, having nightmares and being so stressed they needed extra support to cope with SATs were highlighted by primary teachers in a National Education Union (NEU) survey on the primary assessment...
Monday, 9 July 2018 12:20
BEIS Committee Chair comments on Road to Zero Strategy
Rachel Reeves MP, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, has commented on the launch of the Government’s Road to Zero strategy...
Monday, 9 July 2018 10:55
Dominic Rabb appointed new Brexit Secretary
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Dominic Raab MP as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union...
Monday, 9 July 2018 10:29