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Benefit cap restores fairness to the system

Figures published on 2 February 2017 show that 26,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 13:25

Huge response to dangerous driving proposals

Thousands of people have had their say on plans to introduce life sentences for killer drivers...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 13:24

A 'new, positive and constructive' partnership: Government publish Brexit White Paper

The Government has today published its plan for 'a new, positive and constructive' partnership in the mutual interest of the UK and the EU, with a White Paper presented to Parliament...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 13:12

Oral answers to questions: Attorney General - Feb 2

Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (Con): What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to support victims and witnesses giving evidence in court...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 12:30

UK invests in new submarine training school on the Clyde

Defence Secretary announces near £4 million milestone in the building of a single UK hub for Royal Navy’s submarine service at HMNB Clyde...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 12:28

CMA: Open Banking revolution moves closer

A technological revolution will give people greater control over their money following today’s publication of the CMA’s banking final order...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 12:27

New road casualty statistics show more dead and seriously injured - AA

The latest provisional statistics for road casualties* released today (2 February 2017) show that while there have been fewer overall casualties, there has been an increase in incidents recorded as ‘killed or seriously injured’ for all road user categories when compared to the same period last year...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 12:11

RAC statement on drink-drive road casualty figures

RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said: “A 22% increase in the number of children killed or seriously injured on British roads between July and September 2016 compared to the same period the year before is truly shocking...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 11:44

MEPs to call for Erasmus+ funding for youth organisations and apprenticeships

The EU Erasmus+ programme should give all young people a fair chance to learn abroad, not just university students...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 11:25

CLG Committee launches new inquiry into Housing for older people

The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee has launched an inquiry into whether the housing on offer in England for older people is sufficiently available and suitable for their needs...

Thursday, 2 February 2017 11:24