'England's not for shale': Green MEP slams plans to bypass local democracy to fast-track fracking as consultation enters final week
Green MEP Keith Taylor has reiterated his opposition to the Conservative government's plans to bypass local democracy to push 'climate-destructive' fracking on communities across England that have rejected it...
Monday, 22 October 2018 12:31
What chill? Kids opt for outdoor sports this half term
As the weather turns colder this October half term, new research has revealed that kids are not going to let this dampen their fun when it comes to the sports they will take part in...
Monday, 22 October 2018 10:41
Intellectual property rights post-Brexit: Lords to take evidence
What will be the impact of Brexit on UK intellectual property rights...
Monday, 22 October 2018 10:37
Time short for addressing urgent Brexit challenges for Northern Ireland farming, stresses report by NI Affairs Committee
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes its report Brexit and Agriculture in Northern Ireland, stating that the UK Government must explain how policy for farmers and growers in Northern Ireland will be devised in the absence of an Executive, and in advance of Brexit...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01
Government launches plan to ban plastic straws, cotton-buds and stirrers
The Government has today (22 October) set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds to protect our rivers and seas...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01
Decision on daylight saving not for EU, says Lords Committee
The decision to end daylight saving changes of time should not be made by the EU, and the proposal to do so is a breach of EU treaty principles, according to the House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01
Welsh food and drinks businesses with products ranging from flavoured cheeses to cereals set to take centre stage at international trade event
Welsh food and drink businesses, ranging from flavoured cheeses to cereals, will take centre stage at one of the world’s largest trade events in Paris this week to showcase their quality produce and boost their international profile...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01
“Loneliness and social isolation is a growing threat to public health: We must tackle it together”– Huw Irranca-Davies
Action needs to be taken to tackle loneliness and social isolation, which already impacts 1 in 5 people in Wales and is fast becoming a significant public health issue...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01
National refugee funding, a new stalkers register, and an end to single Universal Credit Payments should be part of new Government Bill on Domestic Abuse say MPs
The Home Affairs Committee has urged the Government to widen its forthcoming bill to be a Violence against Women and Girls and Domestic Abuse Bill...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01
Antimicrobial Resistance needs to be a Top Five Policy priority, says Health Committee
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance needs to be firmly established as a ‘top five policy priority’ for the Government in order to help prevent the virtual loss of worldwide modern medicine...
Monday, 22 October 2018 00:01