NEU comments on Lords education committee report
Commenting on a report by the Lords Education for 11-16 Year Olds Committee which criticises the current education system for its overloaded curriculum...
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 00:01
Plan to move government roles out of Westminster brought forward and new headquarters unveiled
The Government is bringing forward its target to relocate 22,000 roles out of London from 2030 to 2027...
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 00:01
£80M to regenerate brownfield land and build thousands of new homes
Thousands of new homes will be delivered on council-owned brownfield sites through up to £80 million to transform neglected land into beautiful and thriving communities...
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 00:01
Starmer: time to end Tory ‘psychodrama’ and put politics back in the service of the British people
In a speech marking the four-year anniversary of the 2019 general election, Keir Starmer will today [Tuesday 12 December] say that his changed Labour Party will bring an end to ‘self-important’ Tory ‘psychodrama’ and put politics back in the service of the British people...
Monday, 11 December 2023 22:30
New legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences
New legislation laid today (11 December) will introduce the option to issue fixed penalty notices for a range of animal health and welfare related offences...
Monday, 11 December 2023 21:02
REA welcomes Energy-Saving Materials VAT Relief announcement
The REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) has welcomed today’s announcement from government to provide VAT relief on the installation of battery storage systems within people’s homes...
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:29
Updated guidance published for declaring reusable packaging for Great Britain imports and exports
Check if you can make a declaration by conduct or orally if you’re claiming Returned Goods Relief or Temporary Admission for reusable packaging...
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:27
Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge
Drought experts have highlighted the need to continue investing and preparing for droughts to ensure England is in the best possible position to deal with extreme weather events and a changing climate...
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:26
Creator remuneration: What is the experience of songwriters and composers in the music industry?
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hear from multiple Grammy-winning musician Nile Rodgers as it quizzes experts and industry bodies on issues of creator remuneration for songwriters and composers...
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:24
New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions in drive to reach net zero
A new ambitious roadmap to increase use of timber in the construction of homes and buildings has been set out by government today (Monday 11 December) in a move designed to reduce emissions and reach net zero...
Monday, 11 December 2023 15:50