Welsh Conservatives: First Minister downplays expectations over rail franchise
Outgoing First Minister – Carwyn Jones – has sought to reduce expectations around the impact of the new rail franchise in Wales...
Monday, 14 May 2018 15:05
Defence Secretary announces massive £2.5bn investment in UK nuclear submarines
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today announced the Ministry of Defence is investing a massive £2.5 billion in boosting Britain’s submarine building projects...
Monday, 14 May 2018 14:17
Anderson calls for action after massacre on Gaza border
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has condemned the actions of the Israeli military after dozens of Palestinians are shot dead during demonstrations today...
Monday, 14 May 2018 14:13
Government to answer questions on "Schools that work for everyone" consultation
Shadow Education Secretary Angela Rayner has been granted an urgent question by the Speaker...
Monday, 14 May 2018 12:38
Written statement on Astute Boat 7
Gavin Williamson (Secretary of State for Defence): I am pleased to announce today that we have reached a major milestone with the investment of £1.5 billion for the whole boat contract with BAE Systems to build the seventh boat in our Astute Class submarine fleet...
Monday, 14 May 2018 12:31
Building naval support ships abroad would deny UK £1.35bn economic windfall, says defence expert
The UK would miss out on an economic windfall of up to £1.35 billion and the Treasury be denied £415 million in taxes if the government hands the build of the navy’s three new Fleet Solid Support ships (FSS) to overseas shipyards...
Monday, 14 May 2018 11:44
New gold-standard GCSEs prepare pupils for careers Britain needs
Pupils across the country prepare to take new GCSE exams this week...
Monday, 14 May 2018 10:21
Ofsted launches point-in-time surveys
Surveys for residential special schools and further education colleges with residential provision are now open for children, learners, parents and residential staff...
Monday, 14 May 2018 10:16
GMB comments on reported go-ahead for £2.5 billion submarine build
After months of lobbying and pressure, any announcement that means investment in UK shipbuilding is welcome says GMB...
Monday, 14 May 2018 10:14
UK could lose influence on EU Security and Defence policy post-brexit, Lords EU committee warns
EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operations contribute significantly to the UK’s foreign policy priorities...
Monday, 14 May 2018 00:01