Gove: Parents deserting state schools underlines need for more good places
Commenting on Government figures showing that growing numbers of parents are abandoning state schools in favour of independent schools, Shadow Children’s Minister Michael Gove said...
Friday, 9 November 2007 13:50
Blears gives green light to sub-regional jobs boost
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears unveiled thirteen sub-regions that are drawing up proposals to boost jobs, transport, investment and housing through greater co-operation today...
Wednesday, 7 November 2007 23:08
Drayson resignation is bad news for industry and Armed Forces
Commenting on the news that Lord Drayson has stood down as Defence Procurement Minister...
Wednesday, 7 November 2007 15:19
Wicks consents to Walney - 450MW offshore wind farm planned for Irish Sea
The Government's commitment to renewable Energy is underlined again today with the go-ahead from Malcolm Wicks for a major wind project 14KM from Walney Island, off the coast of Cumbria...
Wednesday, 7 November 2007 15:17
Small business initial reaction to Competition Commission supermarket report
Reacting to the Competition Commission’s provisional Groceries Inquiry findings...
Wednesday, 31 October 2007 08:59
Designing green towns of the future
Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper today confirmed that an ideas competition would be run to develop and set the design standards for ten new eco-towns...
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 18:26
Nutrition action plan published to address nutrition of older people in care
Health Minister, Ivan Lewis, today published a groundbreaking Nutrition Action Plan in conjunction with over 25 leading stakeholders...
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 18:12
DIUS launches new student finance campaign
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) has today launched a new campaign aimed at highlighting the financial support available to students...
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 09:49
Competitive and sustainable destinations discussed at European Tourism Forum
Strategies to make EU tourism destinations competitive by embracing sustainability...
Thursday, 25 October 2007 14:54
Education and Skills committee report - Special Educational Needs: Assessment and Funding
The Education & Skills Select Committee today published its 10th report...
Thursday, 25 October 2007 14:51