Background briefing on the Policing and Crime Bill - Lords Amendments
The Policing and Crime Bill will return to the Commons for consideration of Lords Amendments on 10 January 2017. This paper looks at the main amendments, and briefly summarises the debate on them...
Friday, 6 January 2017 17:09
Alok Sharma visit underlines UK commitment to trade with Pakistan
Alok Sharma, Minister for Asia and the Pacific, spent two days in Pakistan for meetings with the Government and businesses to discuss increasing trade...
Friday, 6 January 2017 15:46
Maximum sentence for stalking to double
Justice Minister Sam Gyimah announces plans to double the maximum sentence for stalking...
Friday, 6 January 2017 14:43
Liam Fox's speech to the British Chambers of Commerce, Hong Kong - Jan 5
Speech delivered by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox to UK and local businesses at the British Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong...
Friday, 6 January 2017 14:41
S&Ds: Israel and Palestine both ready for new peace talks
During a visit to Israel and Palestine by the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee, both sides confirmed their willingness to start fresh peace talks without preconditions...
Friday, 6 January 2017 12:03
Virtual modelling shows driverless cars could cut delays in the future
Study shows driverless cars could significantly reduce delays...
Friday, 6 January 2017 11:39
Rail regulator to set out national safety framework for train dispatch
Transport Secretary welcomes the independent Office of Rail and Road report into safety of driver-operated trains...
Friday, 6 January 2017 09:26
LGA: Small council maintained schools should be exempt from apprenticeship levy
Small council-maintained schools should receive the same treatment as small academies and faith schools, and be exempt from the Apprenticeship Levy, councils say today...
Friday, 6 January 2017 08:36
Technical and Further Education Bill: Amendments to be moved at report/third reading stage (Commons) - Jan 6
Technical and Further Education Bill: Amendments to be moved at report/third reading stage (Commons) - Jan 6...
Friday, 6 January 2017 08:30
Digital Economy Bill: Amendments to be moved in Committee - Jan 6
Digital Economy Bill: Amendments to be moved in Committee - Jan 6...
Friday, 6 January 2017 08:29