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Written Statement (Wales): Reappointments to the Board of Sport Wales

Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: I would like to inform Members, as part of ongoing work to improve the stability and continuity of the Sport Wales board, I am making three short-term re-appointments...

Monday, 2 September 2024 15:29

SNP: Labour abandoning Scotland’s oil and gas industry

The SNP has said that Labour is “abandoning” Scotland’s oil and gas industry and threatening the just transition after figures published by an industry body showed that its windfall tax plans will cost the economy £13 billion and put up to 35,000 jobs at risk...

Monday, 2 September 2024 13:14

Written statement on UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – Entry into Force - Sep 2

Minister of State for Trade (Douglas Alexander): The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is set to enter into force for the UK by 15 December 2024...

Monday, 2 September 2024 13:09

Written statement on Publication of Statutory Consultation and National Energy System Operator Licences Jointly With Ofgem - Sep 2

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy (Michael Shanks): Our nation stands at a pivotal moment in our energy and net zero journey...

Monday, 2 September 2024 13:07

Written statement on Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects - Sep 2

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy (Michael Shanks): My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE), made the following statement today...

Monday, 2 September 2024 13:05

DfE blog: Removal of Ofsted single word judgements: what it means for schools and parents

Schools in England will no longer receive Ofsted single headline grades, also known as single word judgements, from today...

Monday, 2 September 2024 13:02

Medicines and medical devices: Key back-to-school tips

As the new school year looms, the MHRA sets out key advice on children's medicines and medical devices...

Monday, 2 September 2024 11:35

Government support extended to help struggling households with bills and essential costs over winter

Millions of vulnerable people to receive help this winter as the Work and Pensions Secretary extends the Household Support Fund...

Monday, 2 September 2024 11:32

Farmers in Northern Ireland receive £258.4million in Direct Payments

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced Direct Payments to Northern Ireland farmers have commenced from 2 September, with almost £260million being issued on the first day...

Monday, 2 September 2024 10:48

ASCL comment on Ofsted’s response to Big Listen consultation

Commenting following Ofsted’s response to its Big Listen consultation, Pepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders said...

Monday, 2 September 2024 10:46