286 MPs contacted by NEU members ahead of Westminster Hall debate on school funding
MPs in England have been contacted by teachers, headteachers and support staff of the National Education Union and School Cuts Coalition supporters asking them to attend today’s Westminster Hall debate on school funding...
Monday, 4 March 2019 12:45
Financial Services Bill shelved - John McDonnell responds
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to reports that the Financial Services Bill is being shelved, said...
Monday, 4 March 2019 12:44
Brokenshire: Cutting police numbers was not a "mistake"
The Communities Secretary James Brokenshire MP has told BBC Radio 5 Live that the policy of cutting police numbers, which Theresa May oversaw while Home Secretary during the Coalition government, was not a “mistake”...
Monday, 4 March 2019 12:26
New leader board to celebrate top apprenticeship employers
Leading employers are set to be recognised for their work to get more people into skilled jobs, through a new leader board unveiled as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2019...
Monday, 4 March 2019 11:57
Aviation Minister meets next generation of female aviators at Stansted Airport College
The Aviation Minister Liz Sugg met with young female students at Stansted Airport College ahead of International Women’s Day to see some of the work London Stansted Airport does to encourage girls into aviation careers...
Monday, 4 March 2019 11:48
Many places remain locked out of prosperity – JRF responds to Stronger Towns Fund
Responding to the Government announcement of a Stronger Towns Fund, Campbell Robb, chief executive of the independent Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), said...
Monday, 4 March 2019 09:55
UNITE: BA Gatwick passengers facing food and water shortages as drivers vote for industrial action
HGV drivers employed by Alpha Flight, the sole supplier of inflight food for British Airways at Gatwick Airport, have voted for industrial action in a dispute over broken pay promises...
Monday, 4 March 2019 09:33
MPs launch inquiry into commercial genomics
The Science and Technology Committee today launches an inquiry into commercial genomic testing to establish what safeguards need to be put in place to protect those who get tested...
Monday, 4 March 2019 09:31
Lords to question Minister on food safety after Brexit
On Wednesday 6th March the House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will question food safety Minister Steve Brine MP about what Brexit means for managing food safety risks...
Monday, 4 March 2019 09:28
New legal measures to protect workers from misuse of non-disclosure agreements
The rules around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses are set to be tightened under new legal proposals announced by Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst today. This includes enshrining in law for the first-time that individuals cannot be prevented from reporting crimes...
Monday, 4 March 2019 00:01