UK announces £2.9m for human rights across the Commonwealth
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon announces £2.9 million for human rights projects across the Commonwealth, with particular focus on the South Pacific and small states...
Monday, 16 April 2018 14:37
Commons Library prepares debate pack for forthcoming general debate on antisemitism
A general debate on antisemitism is expected to take place on a government motion in the Commons Chamber on Tuesday 17 April 2018...
Monday, 16 April 2018 14:20
This Government has utterly failed local government – Andrew Gwynne
Andrew Gwynne MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, responding to news today that Worcestershire County Council “buried” a report by independent experts which urged it to take “urgent” action over its finances, said...
Monday, 16 April 2018 12:46
New Chair of Charity Commission gives first major speech
Baroness Stowell addresses delegates at the annual conference of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in London...
Monday, 16 April 2018 12:31
Siemens Managing Director appointed to advise All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Trade
Mike Houghton, Managing Director, Process Industries & Drives, Siemens UK, has been appointed to chair a Process Industries and Engineering Advisory Group to advise the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Trade and Investment...
Monday, 16 April 2018 11:55
Written statement on the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle
Guto Bebb (Ministry of Defence): I am pleased to inform the House that on 31 March the British Army took a major step forward in securing a potential deal to get a fleet of new armoured vehicles by re-joining the Boxer programme...
Monday, 16 April 2018 11:30
Written statement on energy policy
Richard Harrington (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy): I hereby give notice of the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s intention...
Monday, 16 April 2018 11:00
Government’s defence of police cuts "nonsense on stilts”- Brake
Responding to Home Secretary Amber Rudd's recent statement on increases in violent crime, Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake said...
Monday, 16 April 2018 10:37
National primary offer day
Primary school places confirmed for thousands of pupils as education standards continue to rise...
Monday, 16 April 2018 09:09
Commonwealth countries must work together to remove barriers to economic growth, says think tank
Today, ahead of the meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government, the Institute of Economic Affairs is calling for Commonwealth countries to make a more collective effort...
Monday, 16 April 2018 00:01