New measures announced to back British shale gas exploration
A new package of measures to deliver on the Government’s manifesto pledge to continue supporting the development of British shale gas was announced today...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:07
Davey: Arming all police would be "totally disproportionate"
Responding to reports the National Police Chiefs' Council is considering routinely deploying armed officers in remote and rural communities, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Ed Davey said...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:06
BCC: Evidence of need for Apprenticeship reform mounting
Commenting on the Apprenticeship statistics released today by the Department of Education, Jane Gratton, Head of Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce said...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:05
Apprenticeship and levy statistics: May 2018
Statistics covering latest monthly apprenticeship starts, apprenticeship service registrations and commitments, and apprenticeship levy information...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:03
It beggars belief that Hackitt Review gives green light to combustible materials on high-rise blocks - Healey
John Healey MP, Labour's Shadow Housing Secretary, responding to the Hackitt Review of Building regulations and Fire Safety, said...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:01
BIBA: Government sets out approach on motor insurance for drivers post Brexit
In its 2018 Manifesto, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) called for a practical approach to enable more than 2.5 million private and commercial motorists to continue to travel easily throughout the EU...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:00
Written statement on Energy and Planning Policy
Greg Clark (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy): My Rt. Hon. Friend James Brokenshire, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and I wish to reiterate the Government’s view that there are potentially substantial benefits from the safe and sustainable exploration and development of our onshore shale gas resources...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 10:58
LGA responds to cut to stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
Responding to today’s government announcement that maximum stakes on fixed odds betting terminals will be cut from £100 to £2...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 09:34
Lib Dems: FOBTs decision is a victory for more responsible gambling
Commenting on the government's decision to reduce the maximum fixed-odds betting terminals stake to £2, Liberal Democrat FOBTs campaigner Don Foster, said...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 09:31
Third reading (Lords) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - May 16
Lord Krebs (CB): My Lords, I wish to move this amendment which has been tabled in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Jones of Whitchurch and Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, and the noble Lord, Lord Deben...
Thursday, 17 May 2018 09:24