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LGA responds to Education committee report on Early Years

Responding to a report by the Education Committee on early years education, Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, said...

Thursday, 7 February 2019 00:01

The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

These Regulations amend the Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/289) which specify fees payable...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 17:48

Research and analysis - Drivers of firm relocation in the UK

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has published research exploring the main reasons firms move to another area...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 17:45

Ofsted under attack for not being deferential towards faith school practices

The Accord Coalition for Inclusive Education has urged political leaders to support Ofsted in requiring different kinds of school uphold the law...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 16:39

EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee meeting on post-Brexit enforcement of environmental law, Feb 6

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee today heard evidence on post-Brexit enforcement of environmental law...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 15:56

Government announces plans to tackle illegal traveller sites

The Home Secretary has today (Wednesday 6 February) announced plans to give police tough new powers to crackdown on illegal traveller sites...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 15:55

Tony Juniper announced as preferred Natural England Chair candidate

The Environment Secretary has announced Tony Juniper is the preferred candidate for Chair of Natural England...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 15:54

Chief Executive of HM Prison and Probation Service: next appointment

Dr Jo Farrar has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 15:53

Environment Agency approves permit variation

The Environment Agency has approved a variation to the bespoke environmental permit at the existing Palmers Wood oil and gas production site in Surrey...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 13:40

"Buses that build a better society" - speech by Minister Nusrat Ghani

Minister Nusrat Ghani describes the steps being taken to ensure the bus network serves people’s transport needs and helps them meet 21st Century challenges...

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 13:38