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Home Office report on the economic and social costs of modern slavery

The Home Office has published a report aimed at estimating the cost of modern slavery in the UK...

Monday, 30 July 2018 12:56

Government launches new, global-leading counter-fraud and economic crime profession

Today, the Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, has announced a new central government Profession to be launched on 9th October...

Monday, 30 July 2018 12:13

MPs launch inquiry into enforcement of the Equality Act

The Women and Equalities Committee today launches an inquiry into the enforcement of the Equality Act 2010...

Monday, 30 July 2018 12:09

Home Secretary launches and doubles the early intervention youth fund

More projects to steer young people away from serious violence will be supported by the government after the Home Secretary announced the doubling of the early intervention youth fund...

Monday, 30 July 2018 11:51

InnovateUK publishes case study on OakTec: global demand for low-emission engine

Lancaster engineering business OakTec is on the verge of commercialising a high-performance, low-cost and environmentally-friendly gas engine for vehicles...

Monday, 30 July 2018 10:54

Government kick-starts work on Future of Mobility Grand Challenge

A wave of electric cargo bikes, vans, quadricycles and micro vehicles could replace vans in UK cities as part of plans to transform last-mile deliveries...

Monday, 30 July 2018 08:57

"I am absolutely mortified" - Labour MP Chris Leslie on Labour and the anti-semitism row

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's The Westminster Hour, Chris Leslie MP said he is mortified by what is going on in the Labour Party and should accept the internationally accepted definition...

Monday, 30 July 2018 08:52

"Disastrous exporting of rail manufacturing would end under Labour," says McDonald

Visiting Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research and Education as part of Labour’s Build It In Britain campaign for reviving the UK’s rich industrial heritage, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary will reveal that...

Monday, 30 July 2018 00:01

David Mundell to promote Scottish trade in New Zealand

Scottish Secretary David Mundell will be in New Zealand this week, meeting businesses and political leaders on a packed program of trade and diplomatic engagement...

Sunday, 29 July 2018 13:39

People with hidden disabilities to benefit from Blue Badges

People with hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions will soon have access to Blue Badges, removing the barriers many face to travel...

Sunday, 29 July 2018 09:35