Lords seek evidence on priorities for nuclear research and technologies
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee today invites contributions to its new inquiry into priorities for nuclear research and technologies...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 14:07
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - Copy of Bill and Explanatory Notes
The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill has been introduced into the Commons today...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 12:16
MAC report fails to recognise full-blown teacher recruitment crisis says ASCL
The Migration Advisory Committee today (Thursday 26 January 2017) published a report on whether teachers should be included on the UK shortage occupation list...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 12:15
The latest crime statistics show the true scale of the challenge our officers now face - Abbott
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, speaking after the release of police workforce statistics, said...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 12:13
Howard League: 119 people died by suicide in prisons in England and Wales last year
An all-time record number of people lost their lives through suicide in prisons in England and Wales last year, figures seen by the Howard League for Penal Reform confirm today...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 11:20
Boost for UK Space Sector as ESA plans second Tim Peake space mission
Business Secretary Greg Clark has confirmed today that astronaut Tim Peake will make a second mission to the International Space Station to continue work on scientific research and broadening our understanding of the space environment...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 10:24
"Modernising the UK’s airspace" - speech by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling
Changing how we use our airspace will benefit passengers, our environment and our economy...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:49
Opposition day debate on School Funding - Jan 25
Angela Rayner (Ashton-under-Lyne) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House regrets the impact of school funding cuts on the ability of children to reach their full potential...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:02
Opposition day debate on Prisons - Jan 25
Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House notes with concern recent serious disturbances at Swaleside, Birmingham, Lewes, Bedford and Moorlands prisons against the backdrop of a reduction of more than 6,000 frontline prison officers since 2010...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:59
Committee stage (Lords) (day 6) of the Higher Education and Research Bill - Jan 25
Baroness Wolf of Dulwich (CB): My Lords, I beg noble Lords’ indulgence because there will be a couple of times when I will need to look up the wording of the Government’s factsheet, which may cause a delay. Clause 47 states...
Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:54