Brexit Britain will have the world's best maritime industry says Transport Secretary
Brexit Britain will be the best country in the world to do maritime business thanks to more trade opportunities, more jobs and more investment in new technologies, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said today...
Monday, 11 September 2017 00:01
As offshore wind becomes much cheaper than nuclear, its time to scrap Hinkley, says Green MEP
Ahead of an expected announcement by the government on Monday that an energy subsidy auction held by the government will prove offshore wind is a much cheaper way to generate electricity...
Sunday, 10 September 2017 22:39
GMB responds to reports PM to lift pay cap for police and prison and officers
GMB, the union for public sector workers, has today responded to reports Prime Minister Theresa May will bow to pressure over the Government’s public sector pay pinch...
Sunday, 10 September 2017 21:05
Foreign Secretary's statement following COBR meeting on Hurricane Irma
Following the latest COBR meeting, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gave an update on government support for the UK Overseas Territories after Hurricane Irma...
Sunday, 10 September 2017 20:58
Yet another stark example of failure in the Government's management of its academies programme - Rayner
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, commenting on news that Wakefield City Academies Trust has pulled out of running 21 schools a few days into the new school term, said...
Sunday, 10 September 2017 11:46
Second reading (Lords) of the Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill (private bill) - Sep 8
Lord McColl of Dulwich (Con): My Lords, this Bill is an essential addition to the Modern Slavery Act, a measure which has already been a great success thanks to the support of many people...
Sunday, 10 September 2017 11:06
Hurricane Irma: UK military provides relief to the Caribbean
The UK is continuing to step up its military support to the Caribbean Islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma...
Sunday, 10 September 2017 08:50
More than 20 tonnes of UK aid on its way to the Caribbean
More than 20 tonnes of UK aid shelter kits and solar lanterns are on their way to the Caribbean to provide immediate relief to people who have seen their homes destroyed by Hurricane Irma...
Saturday, 9 September 2017 15:33
UK matches public donations to Hurricane Irma British Red Cross Appeal
For every £1 given towards the relief effort in the Caribbean, another £1 will be added through DFID's Aid Match scheme, up to £3 million...
Saturday, 9 September 2017 15:27
Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee Chairs write to ministers on Hurricane Irma
The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat, and the Chair of the International Development Committee, Stephen Twigg, have issued a joint letter to the Secretaries of State for DFID and the FCO...
Friday, 8 September 2017 19:40