Faith groups demand Government's permission for homophobic teaching in English schools, says Humanists UK
A number of fundamentalist and fringe religious groups are attempting to undermine the Government’s plans for relationships and sex education...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 09:41
Work and Pensions Committee: PIP, ESA trust deficit fails claimants and the public purse
In a report published today, Wednesday 14 February 2018, the Commons Work and Pensions Committee says public contract failures have led to a loss of trust that risks undermining the operation of major disability benefits...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 00:01
Labour launches radical action on Animal Welfare
Labour today launches radical action on Animal Welfare that would look at introducing a ban on the live export of animals for slaughter...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 00:01
Government delays, uncertainty and under-resourcing leave borders & immigration system unprepared for Brexit
A report published today by the Home Affairs Committee criticises the delays to the Immigration White Paper and warns of serious problems for immigration service delivery and border security as a result of lack of decisions, proper planning or sufficient resources...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 00:01
Debate in the Welsh Assembly: The Final Police Settlement 2018-19
Motion to propose that the National Assembly for Wales, under Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report...
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 23:25
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Running list of amendments
Running list of amendments to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill...
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 22:56
The UK's shared economic values with Sweden - article by Chancellor Philip Hammond
Britain cares deeply about its relationship with Sweden. I am here to reinforce this message from our Prime Minster, our Parliament and our people...
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 22:44
Birmingham and Coventry to get clean and green buses in multi-million pound scheme tackling exhaust fumes
More than 400 buses in Birmingham and Coventry are to be fitted with pollution busting technology thanks to grants totalling £4.5 million...
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 16:14
NEU comment on times tables trial
Commenting on government plans to trial times table tests for primary children, Dr Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 13:48
Andy McDonald responds to Network Rail’s strategy for rail investment
Andy McDonald, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on Network Rail’s strategy for rail investment for 2019-2024 which shows a decline in investment in upgrades, said...
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 13:47