MPs call for copyright changes and new champion for freelancers to improve precarious pay and working conditions in creative industries
Many successful musicians, actors and writers are struggling to make a living due to gaps in copyright protection, a lack of support for freelancers and unpredictable returns from music streaming, MPs warn today...
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:01
FCA: Improving picture for personal finances, but many still struggling
New research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that while many are struggling to meet financial commitments, the picture has improved over the last year...
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:01
Revealed: the roads being resurfaced in your area thanks to reallocated HS2 funding
A nationwide programme of pothole repairs and road resurfacing projects, made possible by the first tranche of £8.3 billion in reallocated HS2 funding, has been revealed...
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:01
NHS England responds to the publication of the Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people
An NHS spokesperson said: “NHS England is very grateful to Dr Cass and her team for their comprehensive work on this important review over the past four years...
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:01
Local shops welcome government action on retail crime crisis
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the announcement of a series of measures aimed at supporting retailers and their colleagues in the battle against violent crime...
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:01
UK participates in largest international airdrop into Gaza
The Royal Air Force participated in a large-scale international aid airdrop into Gaza on Tuesday (9 April 2024) to coincide with Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 23:42
Labour pledges 'full force of government’ to breathe life into Britain’s high streets
The “full force of a Labour government” will breathe life into Britain’s high streets, the party has pledged as it launches its plan to rescue retailers...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 22:30
Retail experts react to Labour’s plan to breathe life into Britain’s high streets
Retail experts have reacted to Labour’s five-point plan to revitalise Britain’s cherished high streets...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 22:30
David Lammy responds to David Cameron's refusal to publish the legal advice the government has received on arms sales
David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to David Cameron’s refusal to publish the legal advice the government has received on arms sales, said...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 21:19
Tough new measures to bolster landmark victims’ law
Victims of serious crimes committed by those with mental disorders will be able to explain in their own words the impact the offence has had on them, thanks to tough new amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 17:54