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Prime Minister’s call with the President of the United Arab Emirates

Here is the readout of the Prime Minister’s call with the President of the United Arab Emirates yesterday afternoon...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:13

Guidance on use of mobile phones in Northern Ireland schools launched

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today issued new guidance to support school leaders in restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 12:46

Cabinet readout – Tuesday 3 September

Marking the return of Parliament this week, Cabinet opened with a discussion of the government’s packed legislative agenda to support the Prime Minister’s promise to the country to deliver change...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 12:35

Transport Secretary fires the starting gun on rail reform as Public Ownership Bill reaches final stages in Commons

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh today (Tuesday, 3 September 2024) fired the starting gun on rail reform – ushering in a new era for our railways which puts passengers first...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:40

Ministers tell business leaders they will be involved "every step of the way" in Make Work Pay plans

The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:10

Conservatives: Response to Labour refusing to hold a vote on the decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments

Mel Stride, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, said...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:07

REA welcomes record Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round

The REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) has welcomed today’s announcement of record sums secured in the latest round of government auctions for renewable energy...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 11:06

IFS: Devolution may be sexier, but updating the local government finance system is vital

The system of funding local government in England is no longer fit for purpose, with the amount of money available to different councils increasingly out-of-date and arbitrary...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 10:41

Office for Students examines risks associated with subcontractual partnerships

Following a significant increase in the number of students taught through subcontractual partnerships in England...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 10:40

Coventry robotics firm enters Spanish market with €1.4 million deal

Expert Technologies Group secures contract with international automotive supplier, supported by UK Export Finance...

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 09:29