Criminal legal aid: Justice Committee says reforms risk undermining rule of law, calls for urgent review
Government reforms to criminal legal aid risk eroding rights to legal advice and representation, tarnishing the reputation of our justice system...
Thursday, 26 July 2018 00:01
New system can identify drugs to target ‘undruggable’ enzymes critical in many diseases
A new drug discovery system allows scientists to specifically target members of an important family of enzymes, called phosphatases, which were previously considered mostly “undruggable”...
Thursday, 26 July 2018 00:01
PM: We will deliver a farming policy which supports agriculture and improves the environment
The UK will maintain environmental protections, safeguard animal welfare and support the production of high quality food, the Prime Minister will say tomorrow...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 22:30
Government Chemist publishes food and feed law: legislation review (January - March 2018)
The Government Chemist has published the fourth quarterly report providing information and updates on UK food and feed law and related scientific and regulatory issues...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 17:38
Acute lack of funding threatens critical aid for Palestinians : UN agency
Despite major fundraising efforts, UNRWA – the UN agency tasked with providing life-saving support to Palestinian refugees – is facing the “largest ever reduction in funding”...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 17:35
SNP raises concerns over risks of outsourcing defence work
SNP MPs have written to Tory Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood following a previous complaint about outsourcing contracts for the Defence Fire And Resource Project...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 16:30
Labour inability to clear antisemitism cases is further evidence of racism failure, says #LAAS
Labour’s inability to deal with their outstanding antisemitism disciplinary cases before the end of July is further evidence of the party’s failure to deal with the racism embedded in its ranks...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 16:13
Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Office for Budget Responsibility
During a debate in Westminster Hall on Office for Budget Responsibility, Paul Sweeney (Glasgow North East) (Lab/Co-op) said...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 13:04
Chancellor announces £12 million for Bombardier in Belfast and invites Derry-Londonderry City Deal bid
Nearly £12 million of new funding for Bombardier has been announced by the Chancellor during a visit to Northern Ireland today to help the company secure long-term manufacturing jobs in Belfast...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 13:01
Minister backs agreement to create new woodland, protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature
A new Accord that aims to expand and enhance woodland in National Parks to protect wildlife and connect people with nature has been launched today at the New Forest Show...
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 12:57