This report proves once again that Universal Credit is not fit for purpose - Debbie Abrahams
Debbie Abrahams MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to the Work and Pensions Select Committee report on Universal Credit Project Assessment Reviews, said...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
Police custody in Cambridgeshire - generally impressive care, but concerns remain, says Inspector
Detainees in custody in Cambridgeshire were held in reasonably good physical conditions with “generally impressive” care and attention from staff, inspectors found in 2017...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
Labour to help councils keep money flowing in local economies
Labour will help local councils to bring services back in house, set up new energy companies and develop local economies, using a new team of experts, it will announce tomorrow...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 22:00
Background briefing on higher education student numbers
Headline student numbers have increased to new records following a short dip after to the 2012 reforms, according to a briefing paper prepared by the House of Commons Library...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 21:27
Parliament approves real terms increase in funding for local authorities
Parliament has today approved the funding settlement for English local authorities that will see a real terms increase in available resources over the next 2 years...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 19:47
Government introduces Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill
The government has today introduced legislation on cross-border haulage as the UK continues its preparations for life outside the EU...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 19:37
Government responds to consultation on disadvantage support
The government will support even more disadvantaged children to receive free school meals and free early education for two-year-olds, Education Minister Nadhim Zahawi has announced today...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 19:35
Lords launch inquiry into post-Brexit food prices
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee have launched an inquiry into the impact of Brexit on the price, and availability, of food for UK consumers...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 17:20
National College for Nuclear opens its doors in Cumbria
A world class training facility designed to deliver the ‘workforce of tomorrow’ has officially opened in Cumbria...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 15:42
India’s young people heralded for outstanding success
Inspirational young Indians presented International Award by His Royal Highness The Earl Of Wessex...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 15:09