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Scottish government continues trial of giving disabled graduates employment opportunities in NHS Scotland

Following a successful first phase, a programme to give disabled graduates employment opportunities in NHS Scotland will be run for a second time...

Monday, 4 September 2017 15:26

Advisor appointed to boost local support for care leavers

A new adviser to support young people as they leave the care system has been appointed as part of the government’s drive to improve the lives of vulnerable children....

Monday, 4 September 2017 15:14

Government wants every part of the UK to prosper from leaving the EU, says Cairns

Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns writes in the Western Mail...

Monday, 4 September 2017 14:13

Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles to protect new aircraft carriers

The first firings of the new Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully conducted in a major milestone for the Royal Navy, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced today...

Monday, 4 September 2017 12:50

Again influential policing voices are warning of the effects of Tory cuts - Abbott

Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to Chief Superintendent Gavin Thomas’ comments on police funding and resources, said...

Monday, 4 September 2017 12:18

Commons Library briefing note on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (the EUW Bill) was published on 13 July 2017....

Monday, 4 September 2017 12:04

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union - Sep 7

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on plans for the House to vote on continued UK membership of the European Economic Area after the UK leaves the EU...

Monday, 4 September 2017 11:22

Mayor calls for Government to allow increased council tax charges on empty properties in central London

Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to allow London’s boroughs to increase Council Tax bills for high-value homes that are left empty...

Monday, 4 September 2017 11:20

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Justice - Sep 5

Thelma Walker (Colne Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people in each region of England and Wales have adequate access to legal aid providers...

Monday, 4 September 2017 10:19

New professional standards to apply to teaching and leadership in Wales

As Wales continues its national mission to transform education and raise standards, newly qualified teachers commencing induction from 1 September...

Monday, 4 September 2017 00:01