HMI Probation: New Psychoactive Substances: the response by probation and substance misuse services in the community
Lack of training and knowledge means probation officers are not adequately assessing risks to children and others from offenders addicted to synthetic drugs such as Spice, according to a report from HM Inspectorate of Probation...
Wednesday, 29 November 2017 00:01
Bold plans to expand rail network to boost jobs and housing
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling wants to identify new transport projects that will unlock economic growth and housing development across the country, ease crowded commuter routes and meet future demand...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 22:30
Andy McDonald response to Government rail proposals
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to the Government’s rail proposals, said...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 22:30
Competitions open for innovation projects and business-graduate partnerships
Innovate UK is to invest up to £19 million in innovation projects across the manufacturing and materials and infrastructure systems industry sectors...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 18:18
Event to help the public sector embrace space a success
A showcase organised by the UK Space Agency’s Space for Smarter Government Programme (SSGP) promoted the benefits of space for the public sector...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 16:06
Government launches review into future telecoms infrastructure investment
The government has launched a review of the UK’s telecoms markets, to investigate how it can support investment in the world-class connectivity of the future...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 15:23
Environment Secretary streamlines support for farmers
Support for farmers will be simplified under plans announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove today...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 15:00
"Let all councils borrow to build", LGA senior Vice Chair Cllr Nick Forbes urges government at Treasury committee meeting
Cllr Nick Forbes, Senior Vice-Chair of the Local Government Association, has today urged the Government to allow all councils to borrow to build, in an appearance before the House of Commons’ Treasury Select Committee...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 14:31
Statement on the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister welcomed leaders from 10 British Overseas Territories to Downing Street for the start of their annual Joint Ministerial Council meeting
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 12:47
Work and Pensions evidence tomorrow: Did the Chancellor fix Universal Credit?
This week the Work and Pensions Committee takes evidence on the implications of Budget 2017, considering what was - and wasn’t – in the Budget...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 12:42