Agriculture Bill: Copy of Bill and Explanatory Notes
The Agriculture Bill was introduced into the Commons today and received its First Reading. A date for the second reading debate will be announced soon...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 14:17
Vets welcome recognition of animal health and welfare as public goods in new Agriculture Bill
BVA has welcomed Defra’s announcement that a system of public money for public goods will be at the centre of the new Agriculture Bill...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 14:14
New centre opens to search for next generation of diabetes treatment
New Novo Nordisk research centre in Oxford demonstrates a vote of confidence in UK talent and the quality of our research in the UK...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 12:49
Children and Families Minister speaks at safeguarding conference
Nadhim Zahawi spoke about the department's guidance on sexual violence and sexual harassment between pupils at law firm Farrer and Co's safeguarding conference...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 12:47
Future electric vehicles: new Faraday battery challenge funding
The latest Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund opportunity is offering up to £25 million to UK businesses working on next-generation batteries...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 12:44
The Agriculture Bill must address the long term food security of our nation – Sue Hayman
Sue Hayman MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, commenting on the Government’s Agriculture Bill, said...
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 12:23
POA calls for abolition of Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) at the TUC 150th Congress
The POA received the support of the TUC and sister unions at the 150th Congress when they called for the abolition of the Prison Service Pay Review Body and a return to sectoral collective bargaining on pay and related matters....
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 12:15
NFU mention in PM's questions
Jeremy Corbyn said: "The National Farmers Union, the FSB, the NAO, the National Housing Federation, Gingerbread and the Royal Society of Arts - does the PM know what these organisations have in Commons?"..
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 12:14
Ofcom appoints Mansoor Hanif as Chief Technology Officer
Ofcom has today announced that Mansoor Hanif has been appointed as its new Chief Technology Officer....
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 11:53
Call to ‘Back British Farming’ from Welsh Conservatives, as Agricultural Bill is introduced at Westminster
Welsh Conservatives’ Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary, Andrew RT Davies, has described ‘Back British Farming Day’ as a “great opportunity to promote what is the backbone of life in Wales and across these Isles.”
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 11:50