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NAHT responds to Lib Dem plan for mental health professional in every school

Responding to the Liberal Democrat pledge to ensure every school has a mental health professional, Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 22:30

ASCL responds to Lib Dem pledge on mental health support for schools

Commenting on the Liberal Democrats’ manifesto commitment of a mental health professional in every school to help tackle the crisis in children’s mental health and reduce waiting lists...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 22:30

Environmental Audit Committee publishes ‘legacy’ report on 2019 Parliament

The Environmental Audit Committee has published a report reflecting on its activity throughout the 2019-2024 Parliament...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:31

The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:29

New restrictions on puberty blockers

The Government has today introduced regulations to restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones, known as ‘puberty blockers’...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:24

Wes Streeting comments on junior doctors announcing a five-day strike

Wes Streeting, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, commenting on the news that junior doctors in England are set to stage a five-day strike from 27 June, said...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 16:25

Revealed: The Conservatives’ £71 billion worth of reckless spending will lead to interest rate rises

The Labour Party has today held an emergency press conference to expose the threat to economic stability posed by Rishi Sunak’s reckless and unfunded general election promises...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 15:38

Prisoner emergency release: Regulations laid in Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament will be asked to approve the emergency release of some short-term prisoners to address the impacts of a rapid rise in the prison population...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 15:33

O’Dowd announces £240,000 road improvement scheme for Belmont Church Road, Belfast

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £240,000 carriageway and resurfacing scheme on the Belmont Church Road, Belfast is due to commence on Monday 3rd June 2024...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 14:49

Yvette Cooper responds to PAC finding that Tories have no credible implementation plan for the Rwanda scheme

Yvette Cooper, Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, responding to the Public Accounts Committee finding that the Tories have no credible implementation plan for the Rwanda scheme, said...

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 14:43