Hand over mobile operators’ fines for councils to spend on boosting digital connectivity, says LGA
Money from fines given to mobile operators for poor customer service or coverage should be handed over to local areas to boost connectivity, council leaders say today...
Saturday, 8 July 2017 00:01
Minister for the Middle East condemns settlement plans in East Jerusalem
Following the recent decision of the Israeli authorities (4 and 6 July) to advance plans for 1,600 new settlement units in the illegal settlements in Pisgat Ze’ev...
Friday, 7 July 2017 23:25
Reconsider charges against Palestinian human rights defender, UN experts urge Israel
Voicing concern over the reactivation of charges – some of which date back a number of years – against a Palestinian human rights defender...
Friday, 7 July 2017 23:22
Lords EU committee to question David Davis on brexit negotiations
The House of Lords EU Committee will take evidence from Rt Hon David Davis MP, Minister of State for Exciting the EU at 16:00 on Tuesday 11 July in Committee Room 3 of the House of Lords...
Friday, 7 July 2017 14:39
Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Directors of Children's Services conference
Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about the importance of supportive leadership and the future of local authority children’s services inspections...
Friday, 7 July 2017 14:07
Financial Guidance and Claims Bill: Amendments to be moved in committee - July 7
Financial Guidance and Claims Bill: Amendments to be moved in committee - July 7...
Friday, 7 July 2017 12:44
How will Brexit affect the British Overseas Territories: Lords Inquiry
The House of Lords EU Committee will next week take evidence from representatives of eight of the British Overseas Territories as its scrutiny of the impact of Brexit continues...
Friday, 7 July 2017 12:39
Latest trade statistics show sterling not yet narrowing deficit – IoD
Responding to the latest official statistics, showing that the UK trade deficit widended from £6.9bn to £8.9bn between February and May 2017, Allie Renison, Head of Europe and Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors, said...
Friday, 7 July 2017 11:11
Green MEP calls for urgent review of policing guidance for fracking protest
Keith Taylor, Green MEP for the South East, calls for urgent review of the policing guidelines for oil and gas drilling protests, following reports of police and security forces using excessive force against peaceful protesters...
Friday, 7 July 2017 10:42
Consumer car finance new business volumes stable so far in 2017, says trade body
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market fell...
Friday, 7 July 2017 10:14