Thousands of prison smuggling attempts thwarted
Bolstered prison security has thwarted thousands of attempts to smuggle drugs, weapons and phones behind bars as the clampdown on prison rule breakers advances. ..
Monday, 4 December 2023 14:37
Flynn: Starmer’s values "far, far removed" from Scotland’s values
The SNP has warned that Sir Keir Starmer’s values are “far, far removed” from Scotland’s values – after confirming a Labour government would implement more austerity-driven policies...
Monday, 4 December 2023 14:35
Keir Starmer speech on 'securonomics' at the Resolution Foundation
Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party. Speech to the Resolution Foundation on Monday 4th December 2023...
Monday, 4 December 2023 14:00
“We are striving to achieve sustainable development goals for disabled people across Wales,” says Minister
Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has reaffirmed the Welsh Government’s commitment to reaching targets aiming to improve the lives of disabled people living in Wales...
Monday, 4 December 2023 13:49
New law will improve workplace recycling and Wales’ already impressive record
Wales’s already impressive recycling record is set to improve thanks to a new law that has been passed in the Senedd this week...
Monday, 4 December 2023 13:35
Social Security in an independent Scotland
An independent Scotland would have the opportunity to create a new approach to social security that could transform lives and ensure a decent standard of living for all, according to a new paper to be launched on 6 December...
Monday, 4 December 2023 11:12
WRAP calls for policies to scale up UK’s circular economy and address inequality
On Gender Equality Day at COP28 – with the Guardian reporting that only 15 out of the 133 world leaders participating in this year’s COP28 are women...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:51
Children’s social care: Education Committee to investigate if Government’s reforms are going far and fast enough
Reforming the children’s social care sector across England will be the subject of a major new Education Committee inquiry launched today...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:43
London Assembly urges Mayor to announce Free School Meals decision as soon as possible
The Mayor of London should announce whether he intends to extend his Free School Meals programme for another academic year as soon as possible, the London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee has urged...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:39
COP28: UK climate satellite contracts
Two space companies have been awarded major contracts to work on a UK-led climate satellite mission, during the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, UAE...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:37