Extracts from Parliamentary proceedings - June 26
Lord Mountevans (CB) (Maiden Speech):..Green finance—the funding of investments that provide environmental benefit...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 07:20
Statements in both Houses on the Grenfell Tower tragedy and fire safety - June 26
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Sajid Javid): With permission, Mr Speaker, I will update the House on the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and our safety inspections of cladding in other buildings...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 07:17
Early sight of oral questions to the Attorney General - June 29
Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the future status of the UK as a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 06:59
First secondary teachers get 'first aid' training for mental health
The Government’s pledge to transform mental health services for young people has taken an important step forward...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 06:00
Consumer confidence slumps in wake of hung parliament, according to survey
UK consumer confidence slumped sharply after the indecisive result of the general election, falling to levels comparable to the immediate aftermath of last year’s vote...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 00:05
Official estimates of Brexit impact were overly pessimistic, says Policy Exchange
The models used to assess the economic impact of Brexit were misleading, according to new analysis published today by Policy Exchange...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 00:01
HMI Prisons reports on HMP Huntercombe - a safe and decent jail but more to do to reduce risk
HMP Huntercombe was a safe and decent prison with work, training and education available for prisoners, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 00:01
TUC report report shows the impact of insecurity at work
Over three million people – one in ten of the UK workforce – now face insecurity at work. Not only do they often face uncertainty about their working hours...
Monday, 26 June 2017 23:15
IEA launch new Brexit Unit and argue that EU divorce bill should not exceed £26bn
The IEA is delighted to announce the launch of its new Brexit Unit – set up to ensure that a strong, free market voice is heard clearly as the UK prepares to leave the European Union...
Monday, 26 June 2017 21:00
Business leaders will welcome clarity of intent on EU citizens, even if some questions remain unanswered – IoD
Responding to the Prime Minister outlining further details on EU citizens living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU, Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said...
Monday, 26 June 2017 17:56