Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation
Palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy are to be included in new legislation aimed at helping ensure the products we buy do not harm the world’s forests...
Saturday, 9 December 2023 00:01
The UK supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas but Israel must be targeted in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza...
Friday, 8 December 2023 23:19
Education Committee: Accountability hearing with Secretary of State Gillian Keegan - Dec 6
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan appeared before the Education select committee this week...
Friday, 8 December 2023 16:02
Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete
The first phase of 2 innovative projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-Teesdale has recently been completed...
Friday, 8 December 2023 15:58
Security Council to meet on Gaza in wake of UN chief's Article 99 letter
The UN Security Council is set to meet this morning at 10 AM New York time to discuss the catastrophic situation in Gaza. This follows Wednesday’s urgent letter by Secretary-General António Guterres - one of the most powerful tools at his disposal - urging the body to help end carnage in the war-battered enclave with a humanitarian ceasefire. ...
Friday, 8 December 2023 15:01
New Schools Minister faces Committee on national teacher shortage
The new Schools Minister Damian Hinds will be questioned by the Education Committee in the final session of its inquiry into teacher recruitment, training and retention...
Friday, 8 December 2023 14:59
Rwanda scheme: Committee Chairs demand transparency on costs to taxpayer
Dame Meg Hillier MP and Dame Diana Johnson MP, the Chairs of the Public Accounts and Home Affairs Committees, today jointly write to Home Office Permanent Secretary Sir Matthew Rycroft...
Friday, 8 December 2023 14:23
Scottish Secretary statement on Court of Session judgment
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack's statement on the Court of Session judgment...
Friday, 8 December 2023 13:04
Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public services
The Government is taking strides towards ensuring key services remain accessible during strikes...
Friday, 8 December 2023 13:02
MPs to debate petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
On Monday 11 December, MPs will debate e-petitions 648225, 648383 and 648292, relating to Israel and Palestine...
Friday, 8 December 2023 13:00