Support for actions to increase reuse and recycling - Public consultation backs transition to a circular economy
Proposals to cut the number of single-use, disposable items like cups, ban the destruction of unsold goods and promote the reuse of construction materials have received high levels of support in a recent consultation...
Friday, 2 August 2024 10:15
BRC: Footfall in election stumble
Total UK footfall decreased by 3.3% in July (YoY), down from -2.3% in June...
Friday, 2 August 2024 00:01
Heinous killers banned from marrying in prison
The worst murderers serving whole life sentences no longer have the right to get married behind bars as a new law comes into force today...
Friday, 2 August 2024 00:01
Prime Minister launches new clamp down on criminal and violent disorder
Criminals intent on causing violence and unrest on our streets will be stopped in their tracks thanks to a new National Violent Disorder Programme, the Prime Minister has announced today...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 18:43
Top apprenticeship employers celebrated
Large and small companies recognised for their apprenticeship programmes, creating opportunities and driving growth...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 15:11
Chancellor response to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decision and Monetary Policy Report
Please see below the Chancellor's response to today's Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Decision and Monetary Policy Report...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 12:20
Bank of England cuts interest rates
Please find linked below the August Monetary Policy Summary, minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting ending on Wednesday 31 July 2024, and the Monetary Policy Report...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 12:17
NFU responds to NFU Mutual’s new rural crime figures
The NFU has called for action to tackle rural crime following the publication of NFU Mutual’s latest Rural Crime Report, which shows that rural crime cost the UK an estimated £52.8m, an increase of 4.3% from last year...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 11:49
New Victims Minister hears from frontline staff at coalface of supporting survivors of crime during first visit
Frontline staff laid bare the challenges they face in helping victims navigate the criminal justice system during a visit from the new Minister for Victims, Alex Davies-Jones...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 11:18
Government to restore stability for farmers as confidence amongst sector low
Government commits to address low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector as figures show confidence remains poor...
Thursday, 1 August 2024 10:12