Transcript of oral evidence to the Education Committee: Teacher recruitment, training and retention
Transcript of oral evidence to the Education Committee on teacher recruitment, training and retention...
Friday, 15 December 2023 17:42
Scottish Government: Asylum seekers’ right to work
Changes could add £30 million to Scotland’s economy annually...
Friday, 15 December 2023 16:17
New Chair of the BBC: Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing with Dr Samir Shah CBE
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has today published its report on the suitability of Dr Samir Shah to be the new Chair of the BBC, following Wednesday’s pre-appointment hearing with the Government’s preferred candidate...
Friday, 15 December 2023 15:26
Prime Minister welcomes historic Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Turkish Airlines deal worth billions to the UK
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has welcomed a historic deal between Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Turkish Airlines worth billions to the UK...
Friday, 15 December 2023 15:25
Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough
The government has signed the Hillsborough Charter, pledging to learn the lessons and make sure no family suffers the same injustices...
Friday, 15 December 2023 15:23
Lord Ahmad on reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas
Lord Ahmad's statement on reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas, calling for them to be fully investigated to ensure justice for survivors and victims...
Friday, 15 December 2023 15:22
UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters for 2024
UK fishermen will benefit from continued access to Norwegian North Sea waters to fish for stocks such as cod, haddock and hake following the conclusion of annual fisheries negotiations, the UK Government has announced today...
Friday, 15 December 2023 14:29
Metro Mayors urge government to save Local Authorities on brink of financial ruin
Metro mayors representing over 8.5 million people across the country have joined forces to call on the Government to step forward with emergency support for towns halls on the brink of financial collapse...
Friday, 15 December 2023 13:13
Reaffirming Scotland’s social contract
The 2024-25 Scottish Budget will set out targeted funding for the Government’s key missions of equality, community and opportunity amid a profoundly challenging financial situation, Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said..
Friday, 15 December 2023 12:15
Preparing for the winter: ESNZ Committee publishes Government response to report
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has today published the Government response to its report from the autumn which called for urgent action from Ministers, Ofgem and the energy industry to help households facing an apparently inevitable new winter crisis...
Friday, 15 December 2023 11:27