Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union - Mar 9
Drew Hendry (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the potential devolution of further powers to the Scottish Parliament as a result of the UK leaving the EU...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 07:09
LGA: Fire Service ditching outdated image in major diversity drive
The fire and rescue service is shaking off its outdated image in a major drive to change the public’s perception of firefighters, a new report outlines today...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
North Sea Oil and Gas Seeks Fresh Investment as Efficiency Improves
The UK offshore oil and gas industry is now in better shape to compete for much-needed investment and confidence is slowly returning to the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) following an intensive two-year drive to improve efficiency, streamline costs and boost productivity...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
HMI Prisons report published on HMP Durham - "Progress too slow"
HMP Durham had many strengths but the pace of progress was too slow and it was not safe enough, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
Budget boost to help ensure a good school place for every child
This week’s Budget will confirm an investment boost of over half a billion pounds to build on the Prime Minister’s commitment to ensure that every child has the opportunity of a place at a good school, whatever their background...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
"Great Repeal Bill" should not be used as a short cut to avoid parliamentary scrutiny says Lords committee
The House of Lords Constitution Committee has today proposed new measures to safeguard the rights of Parliament as the process of Brexit gets underway...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
International Trade Committee: “Government still unclear on trade after Brexit”
The International Trade Committee’s first report identifies central issues for the Government to resolve as it prepares to trigger Brexit negotiations...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
BCC: Businesses need certainty on post-Brexit trading practicalities as soon as possible
Commenting on the International Trade Committee’s report on UK Trade Options Beyond 2019, released today (Tuesday), Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said...
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 00:01
BEIS Committee to look at legal and tax issues in employment and gig economy
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will focus on legal and tax issues around employment and the gig economy...
Monday, 6 March 2017 16:00
Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment to European security
Britain is committed to playing a leading role in European security, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed...
Monday, 6 March 2017 15:00