Written statement on National Retraining Scheme Update - Jul 18
Damian Hinds (The Secretary of State for Education): The world of work is transforming. In particular, automation is a key opportunity for the economy, creating new jobs and raising wages, but it could also bring significant changes to the economy...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 11:50
NEU comments on Academy Transfers
Commenting on today’s Department for Education figures detailing the number of and cost of academy transfers and funding in England, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 10:59
Tories are losing the fight against violent crime – Diane Abbott
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s shadow home secretary, responding to the end of year crime stats released today which show recorded violent crime is up 20%, an increase of 136% since 2010, said...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 10:57
Summaries of consultations on future free trade agreements published
Summaries of one of the largest consultation exercises in recent government history have been published today...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 10:38
Justice secretary urges evidence-led approach to cut crime
Justice Secretary David Gauke today called for an “evidence-led” approach to tackling reoffending in order to crack down on crime and reduce the number of victims...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 10:17
Government looks at steps to make new drivers safer
Road safety action plan to explore if graduated driver licences should be introduced in England...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 09:42
Issues with biometrics and forensics significant risk to effective functioning of the criminal justice system
The Science and Technology Committee has expressed concern regarding the current state of the Government’s approach to biometrics and forensics in a Report published today...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 09:26
Driving bans for new drivers at night? RAC comment
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Young drivers sadly are overrepresented in road traffic collisions so we welcome plans to improve their safety...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 09:17
Lords debate on Devolution: English Cities - Jul 17
Lord Heseltine (Non-Afl): My Lords, our country faces a constitutional crisis unparalleled in peacetime...
Thursday, 18 July 2019 08:15
Oral answer (Lords) on Defence: Expenditure - Jul 17
Lord Lee of Trafford asked the Government whether current defence expenditure is sufficient to meet the United Kingdom’s responsibilities (1) nationally, and (2) to international partnerships and alliances.
Thursday, 18 July 2019 08:13