Council funding to be further cut in half over next two years - LGA warns
Already stretched councils in England will see the core central government funding they use to pay for vital services like collecting bins...
Monday, 11 December 2017 00:01
Ban cold calls now to stop pension scammers, says Committee
In a short first report on pension freedoms published today, Monday 11 December 2017, the Work and Pensions Select Committee says Government should act now, through the Financial Claims and Guidance Bill...
Monday, 11 December 2017 00:01
BEIS Committee publish energy price cap evidence
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has today published the evidence submissions for the Government’s Draft Energy Price Cap Bill...
Monday, 11 December 2017 00:01
PM to make statement on EU negotiations
The Prime Minister will give a statement to the House of Commons today to update MPs on the latest in the EU negotiations...
Monday, 11 December 2017 00:01
LGA responds to AA campaign on bus lane and parking fines
Responding to a campaign by the AA calling for motorists who drive in bus lanes to receive a warning instead of a fine on their first offence...
Monday, 11 December 2017 00:01
UK announces £18 million to help world’s poorest through trade
Some of the world’s poorest countries will get vital support to help their citizens trade their way out of poverty, thanks to new financing from the UK...
Monday, 11 December 2017 00:01
Defence Secretary in Doha as multi-billion pound jet contract with Qatar is signed
A multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs...
Sunday, 10 December 2017 17:32
Freedom of Speech in Universities: Transcript of the Joint Committee on Human Rights meeting on Dec 6
The Committee has launched this inquiry to find out: Whether Government policy on free speech in universities is coherent...
Sunday, 10 December 2017 16:10
Britain open for business as UK and China further relax limits on flights
Britain’s regions are set for an economic boost after a landmark agreement for a 50% boost in the number of flights allowed between the UK and China...
Sunday, 10 December 2017 11:18
Angela Rayner MP responds to plans for condensed degrees
Commenting on proposals for condensed, Angela Rayner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, said: "It seems that every higher education policy..."
Sunday, 10 December 2017 11:15