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National Audit Office report on Implementing the UK’s exit from the European Union: The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The National Audit Office has today published a briefing on how the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU...

Wednesday, 20 December 2017 00:01

Tough new penalties for misuse of lasers

Shining or directing a laser at aircraft, road vehicles or ships could lead to a prison sentence, unlimited fine or both under new laws...

Wednesday, 20 December 2017 00:01

PAC report condemns Govt's complacency over rising homelessness say Lib Dems

A report by MPs on the Public Accounts Committee has accused the government of being "unacceptably complacent" over rising levels of homelessness...

Wednesday, 20 December 2017 00:01

This Christmas the increase in homelessness is visible in almost every town and city - Healey

John Healey MP, Labour’s Shadow Housing Secretary, responding to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on homelessness, said...

Wednesday, 20 December 2017 00:01

Government sets out further measures to support councils to deliver services

The government has set out funding plans for councils in England so they can continue to deliver the services their residents need...

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 16:51

APCC responds to Provisional Police Grant Report 2018/19

APCC Finance Lead, Roger Hirst PFCC said: “Police and Crime Commissioners welcome today’s settlement which provides additional funding for police forces in 2018/19...

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 16:41

Police facing £125m real-terms cut despite Govt smoke and mirrors say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have criticised the government after it emerged the Home Office police grant for 2018-19 will remain exactly the same as this year...

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 15:48

Lords to debate the effects of climate change on the health of UK citizens

On Thursday 21 December 2017 members of the House of Lords will debate the effects of climate change on the health of UK citizens...

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 15:47

Education Secretary launches RSE call for evidence

Young people and parents to have their say on relationships and sex education...

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 15:13

Mayor of London's response to the Government's police funding settlement

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Keeping Londoners safe is my top priority, but today, despite the smoke and mirrors

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 15:10