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GMCA: Warning over deadly super-strength Ecstasy

Super-strength Ecstasy which has caused the deaths of more than 60 people in England and Wales – including people in Greater Manchester – is on sale in the region...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 14:01

Lib Dems: Take responsibility for Universal Credit misery

Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions Spokesperson Stephen Lloyd has urged Theresa May to take responsibility for the misery caused by her Universal Credit policy...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 12:50

Members announced for new Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel

The panel members, along with the chair Edward Timpson, will review the most serious child safeguarding cases to share lessons and improve practice...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 11:32

East Midlands rail franchise invitation to tender

Publication of the ITT for the East Midlands rail franchise and the launch of the consultation for the next Cross Country rail franchise...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 11:30

Tough regulations brought in to crack down on emissions cheats

Carmakers face fines for supplying vehicles designed to cheat emissions tests to the UK, following a government consultation...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 11:29

Developing the next generation of services: apply for funding

Organisations can apply for a share of £12 million to transform accountancy, insurance and legal services, under the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 11:28

Vince Cable sets out five-point plan to reform public sector outsourcing

Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has outlined plans to reform the discredited public sector outsourcing industry as part of a major business speech to progressive think-tank IPPR this morning...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 09:35

Lords debate on Brexit: Energy Security (European Union Committee Report) - June 6

Lord Teverson (LD): My Lords, while noble Lords from the previous debate leave, I will declare my interests...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 09:32

Lords consideration of Commons amendment to the Nuclear Safeguards Bill - June 6

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Lord Henley) (Con): My Lords, as the House is aware, the amendment in lieu was proposed by the Government in the House of Commons in response to Amendment 3 made on Report in this House.

Thursday, 7 June 2018 09:30

Oral answer (Lords) on Brexit: Negotiations - June 6

Lord Dykes asked the Government whether they expect to reach a full agreement with European Union negotiators on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union before the European Council meeting in October...

Thursday, 7 June 2018 09:29