New controls across government to curb consultancy spend and save over £1.2 billion by 2026
New controls on the use of consultancies across government are being brought in to cut unnecessary spending and save £1.2 billion by 2026, as set out in the Autumn Statement – with departments already expected to save the £550 million committed to this financial year...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 12:17
Crisis: Almost 110,000 households have faced eviction since Westminster committed to ending Section 21s
Crisis urges the Westminster government to move the Renters’ Rights Bill through parliament quickly as bailiff enforced evictions increase by nearly a quarter...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 12:13
The MHRA seeks views on pre-market regulations for medical devices to improve patient access and strengthen patient safety
Responses will help shape reforms that will boost UK patients’ access to safe and innovative medical products...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 09:23
Ministers thank U.S. Special Envoy Joe Kennedy III
The First Minister and deputy First Minister today met with U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy III to thank him for his contribution to furthering our economic links with the U.S...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 09:19
REA’s authoritative annual REview report highlights renewable energy’s role in UK’s future economic growth
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has today published its latest annual report, REview 24, which reveals that renewable energy now provides nearly half of the UK’s electricity (47%), up from just 15% a decade ago.
Thursday, 14 November 2024 09:00
Government backs next generation of tech scale ups
The Department for Business and Trade has announced four tech scale up businesses as winners of the Unicorn Kingdom Pathfinder Awards...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 08:22
Lords repeat of Commons statement on Rail Performance - Nov 13
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 11 November...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 08:16
Oral answer (Lords) on Sharia-compliant Student Finance - Nov 13
Lord Sharkey asked the Government what progress they have made towards the introduction of a Sharia-compliant student finance product...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 08:14
Westminster Hall debate: Educational Opportunities - Nov 13
Tony Vaughan (Folkestone and Hythe) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House has considered the matter of tackling barriers to educational opportunities...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 08:11
Westminster Hall debate: Rural Broadband - Nov 13
Sarah Dyke (Glastonbury and Somerton) (LD): I beg to move, that this House has considered broadband in rural areas...
Thursday, 14 November 2024 08:09