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Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Justice - Sep 5

Thelma Walker (Colne Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people in each region of England and Wales have adequate access to legal aid providers...

Monday, 4 September 2017 10:19

New professional standards to apply to teaching and leadership in Wales

As Wales continues its national mission to transform education and raise standards, newly qualified teachers commencing induction from 1 September...

Monday, 4 September 2017 00:01

Home Office funds new video-enabled justice programme

A new video link scheme designed to improve the way police officers give evidence and free up more time for front line duties will be piloted thanks to an £11m Government cash injection...

Monday, 4 September 2017 00:01

Domestic Abuse survivors given a voice to vote

Ministers have confirmed they will press ahead with plans to make it easier for domestic abuse survivors to register to vote anonymously...

Sunday, 3 September 2017 12:33

Six areas to pilot UK's fastest broadband as part of £200 million project

The first stage of a £200 million scheme to help bring the UK’s fastest and most reliable broadband to businesses, schools and hospitals kicks off today...

Sunday, 3 September 2017 12:30

New government proposals to cut congestion on our busiest roads

Delays to motorists caused by utility companies digging up busy roads could be halved under new proposals announced by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling...

Sunday, 3 September 2017 12:28

Greg Hands to take over responsibility for trade policy as Lord Price pursues business and writing interests

Lord Price has today (Sunday 3rd September) announced that he will leave government, after serving as a Minister with the Department for International Trade...

Sunday, 3 September 2017 12:22

Social housing regulator issues guidance on fees

In the run up to the introduction of fees for social housing regulation from October 2017, the regulator of social housing has published fees guidance...

Friday, 1 September 2017 13:16

New opportunities for councils to benefit from growth

Councils are being encouraged to join forces and put forward proposals to retain the growth in their business rates income as the Secretary for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid announces new pilots...

Friday, 1 September 2017 13:15

David Davis travels to Washington to set out Post-Brexit vision

David Davis will travel to Washington today to set out the Government's vision for Britain after Brexit, and commit to playing a strong international role...

Friday, 1 September 2017 08:42