LGA responds to Government statement on shale development
Responding to proposed changes to planning rules for shale developments set out today in a written ministerial statement on energy policy, Cllr Judith Blake, Local Government Association Environment spokesperson, said...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 15:34
NEU responds to DfE advice on tackling sexual harassment and violence in schools
Commenting on today’s written statement on Keeping Children Safe in Education, updated statutory guidance for schools which now includes additional advice on tackling sexual harassment and violence...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 15:21
EC takes UK to court on air quality - EFRA Chair reacts
Today the European Commission announced legal action against the UK for its failure to cut unlawful levels of air pollution...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 14:22
Written statement on Guidance to schools and colleges: Update
Nadhim Zahawi (Department for Education): This government is committed to keeping children safe. All children, from whatever background and no matter what challenges they face, deserve a safe environment in which they can learn...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 13:16
Shelter comment on Hackitt fire safety review
Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, said: “Unfortunately the Hackitt Review has ducked a huge challenge by failing to ban combustible cladding outright...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:34
Supporting financial services and fintech across the UK on the road to Brexit
The Chancellor will announce the appointment of two new regional fintech envoys as he visits financial centres in Halifax and Edinburgh...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:16
Multi-million pound investment for the latest aerospace manufacturing and engine technology
Support for research to develop new engine cooling systems and new technology to stop the formation of ice crystals on engines when cruising at high altitudes...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:15
Inaugural meeting of the Life Sciences Council at Downing Street
Yesterday Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Business Secretary Greg Clark chaired the inaugural meeting of the Life Sciences Council at Downing Street...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:14
Caroline Lucas responds to EU taking British Government to court on air pollution
Caroline Lucas welcomes EU air pollution announcement and slams 'failure' of UK Government...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:05
‘Radical reform’ of building regulatory system needed, finds Dame Judith Hackitt
New regulatory framework for higher-risk residential buildings is required to improve building safety and ensure that residents are safe...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:02