35% of microplastics released into the world’s oceans are from synthetic textiles, says IME report
Each time an item of clothing is washed up to 700,000 microscopic fibres make their way into our oceans...
Friday, 5 October 2018 15:07
Minister for the Middle East celebrates UK-Oman cooperation
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has arrived in Oman for the 14th meeting of the UK-Oman Joint Working Group...
Friday, 5 October 2018 14:53
Natascha Engel appointed as Commissioner for Shale Gas
The Commissioner for Shale Gas will be a direct communication link between local communities, the shale gas industry and regulators...
Friday, 5 October 2018 14:51
New Metropolitan Police Service Deputy Commissioner appointed
Sir Stephen House will take up the role after being appointed by Her Majesty the Queen...
Friday, 5 October 2018 14:50
Willy Bach to discuss Brexit threat to policing and security in Brussels
Leicestershire’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Lord Willy Bach, will travel to Brussels next week to discuss the threat to policing and security in the event of a no-deal Brexit...
Friday, 5 October 2018 14:03
Central Government to fund local authority air quality action
Further action to tackle air pollution in the UK has been set out today as the government publishes a supplement to its plan to improve air quality...
Friday, 5 October 2018 13:58
European Parliament Committees: The Future of the CAP: Public Hearing
On Tuesday 9 October afternoon, the Committee will hold a Public Hearing featuring a number of experts representing public authorities...
Friday, 5 October 2018 12:31
School and college funding inquiry: Education Committee to question further education sector
The Education Committee is to question representatives from the further education sector on college funding and priorities for the next Spending Review period...
Friday, 5 October 2018 12:13
OFCOM and CMA to give evidence to Lords on Internet regulation
The House of Lords Communications Committee will take evidence from representatives of Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator...
Friday, 5 October 2018 11:08
Lords Committee inquiry: "How can forensic science improve its contribution to the delivery of justice in the UK?"
The House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee will hear from academics and the police on Tuesday 9 October, as part of its inquiry on the state of forensic science in the UK...
Friday, 5 October 2018 10:31