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Cold snap - RAC advice to drivers

RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said...

Monday, 8 January 2024 16:36

People with jobs reminded they can qualify for Scottish benefits

As many people return to their jobs following the festive break, those in part-time and full-time work have been reminded that they can qualify for Scottish Government benefits...

Monday, 8 January 2024 16:12

SNP demand urgent amendment to UK offshore licensing bill

The SNP has urged the UK government to support their amendment to the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which would provide an evidence-based assessment to all new licences on a case-by-case basis...

Monday, 8 January 2024 15:21

Mayor activates emergency severe weather plan for first time in 2024 to protect homeless Londoners

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today (Monday 8 January) activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to protect homeless people as temperatures are forecast to fall below 0°C tonight...

Monday, 8 January 2024 15:20

EEF responds to DfE plans to improve attendance

Responding to the Department for Education’s newly announced plans to support pupil attendance, Professor Becky Francis CBE, Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), said...

Monday, 8 January 2024 13:14

Greenpeace comment on oil and gas licencing bill

Commenting on the Offshore Petroleum Licencing Bill, ahead of the second reading in the House of Commons later today, Greenpeace UK’s political campaigner, Ami McCarthy, said...

Monday, 8 January 2024 12:29

Scottish Government: Review of electronic purchase cards

The findings of an internal audit review into the use of Scottish Government electronic purchase cards (ePC) have been published...

Monday, 8 January 2024 12:18

NAHT responds to Labour proposals to tackle school absence

Responding to Labour's plans to address issues with school attendance if the party wins the next general election...

Monday, 8 January 2024 11:49

British-made science component on way to land on the moon for the first time as historic Peregrine Mission One launches

A major global space mission has launched today that will see a British-built science component land on the moon for the first time...

Monday, 8 January 2024 11:48

Guidance published on Improving the mental health of babies, children and young people

A framework of modifiable factors to guide promotion of good mental health in babies, children and young people...

Monday, 8 January 2024 11:21