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Regressive ban on diesel & petrol cars will "impose huge costs on drivers" says IEA

Responding to the government’s plan to bring forward the ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2040 to 2035, Dr Richard Wellings, the IEA’s Head of Transport said...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 14:14

ISM launches first-of-its-kind survey on what musicians need in a post-Brexit world

The ISM has today (Tuesday 4 February) launched a first-of-its-kind survey in order to gather crucial evidence so that musicians have a chance to shape the Government’s future trade negotiations between the UK, the EU, and other countries...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 14:12

The Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations 2020

These Regulations govern transfers consisting wholly or mainly of oil between ships, known as ship-to-ship transfers...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 13:57

Foreign Secretary statement on coronavirus

In light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office advises against ‘all but essential’ travel to mainland China...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 12:40

Oxfam reaction to Prime Minister's launch of UN climate summit

Responding to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's launch of the UN climate summit today, Oxfam GB's Chief Executive Danny Sriskandarajah said...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 12:39

PMs speech at COP 26 launch

This is a checked against delivery version of the Prime Minister’s speech to launch COP 26, delivered at the Science Museum this morning...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 12:37

Education and Skills Funding Agency calls for views on subcontracting

Education and Skills Funding Agency launches consultation on changes to subcontracting in further education...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 12:32

FairFuelUK’s response to Boris Johnson bringing forward the ban of sales of diesel, petrol and now hybrid vehicles to 2035 from 2040

Howard Cox founder of the FairFuelUK Campaign said: “The political worship at the altar of Greta Thunberg has now become an embarrassment, with the Government NOW making un-costed decisions regarding the future of our road transport...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 11:42

Government should end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in 2030, says IPPR

Plan to bring forward ban to 2035 is welcome, but earlier switchover is needed alongside major investment in electric charging network...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 11:31