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These figures reveal that the Government’s plans to restrict free school meals will create a poverty trap - Rayner

Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, commenting on research by the Children’s Society and Child Poverty Action Group...

Monday, 12 March 2018 14:54

Schools in Wales to train teachers to deal with the effects of childhood trauma

Training to help children who face early childhood trauma is to be rolled out across Wales...

Monday, 12 March 2018 14:52

Government confirms commitment to Crewe Hub vision for HS2

Plans for a high-speed rail service to Stoke-on-Trent, platform extensions and a re-designed junction at Crewe agreed...

Monday, 12 March 2018 11:21

Housing Minister announces homes boost for rural families

Rural communities will be given more options to convert agricultural buildings into family homes...

Monday, 12 March 2018 11:19

Transport Committee inquiry on Rail infrastructure investment

The Transport Committee continues its look at the current system of control periods and periodic reviews for investment in rail infrastructure...

Monday, 12 March 2018 10:58

Mayor approves £750,000 of TfL funding to support Croydon community

Funding will provide health and social services support for those affected by the tragic event at Sandilands in November 2016...

Monday, 12 March 2018 10:09

Electrical vehicles inquiry: BEIS Committee to question representatives from Unite the Union and SMMT

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee is to question Unite the Union and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as part of the Committee’s inquiry into electric vehicles...

Monday, 12 March 2018 10:06

NEU calls for additional funding for education ahead of Spring Statement

Not producing a Budget this spring does not mean that the Chancellor should ignore the pressing need to address the problems caused by its education cuts...

Monday, 12 March 2018 10:02

ICR: Scientists find treasure trove of 110 genes linked to breast cancer

Scientists have linked 110 genes to an increased risk of breast cancer in the most comprehensive study ever to unpick the genetics of the disease...

Monday, 12 March 2018 10:00

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee: Uncorrected transcript from "The Future of GKN" session on March 6

Chair: Thank you very much for coming to give evidence in our session today...

Monday, 12 March 2018 09:59