Tobacco ban will fuel black market, says new IEA paper
The government’s generational smoking ban will syphon billions of pounds from government coffers to criminal gangs...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Financial sector’s progress on net zero risks stalling as Government sends mixed messages, MPs argue
Progress made at COP26 with ambitious commitments to prioritise investment in low carbon industries and into protecting nature risk being undone through mixed messaging from the Government, the Environmental Audit Committee argues today...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Thousands of refugees could be on the streets for Christmas without urgent government action, says LGA
The Government’s focus on clearing the asylum application backlog quickly is putting thousands of refugees at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping, warns the Local Government Association today...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Labour launches plan for small businesses and pledges to put small business at the heart of government
Jonathan Reynolds, Labour’s Shadow Secretary for Business and Trade, has today launched ‘The Beating Heart of our Economy’ Labour’s Plan for Small Businesses at the first of Labour’s regional small business roadshows to be held across the country...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
New plans to drive forward improvement in maths and literacy in Wales
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has today announced details of plans to improve literacy and numeracy, as part of wider efforts to deal with impacts of the Covid pandemic in schools...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Government pledges to boost Britain’s access to nature ahead of COP28
Helping more people get access to our natural heritage and putting nature at the forefront of government efforts to tackle climate change are at the heart of a new package announced by the Environment Secretary today...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Angela Rayner responds to NHF findings that 2 in 5 older renters struggle to afford food, heating or clothes
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Deputy Leader and Shadow Housing Secretary, commenting on National Housing Federation findings that two in five older private renters struggle to afford food, heating or clothes, said...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
SNP MSP celebrates Age Scotland’s 80th anniversary
Kenneth Gibson MSP: we owe a debt of gratitude to Scotland’s older generation...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Date set for new childcare offer applications
Applications for the first wave of the rollout of the largest ever expansion of free childcare for working parents will open on 2 January, the government has announced today...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 00:01
Charity Commission blog: Charities must not become forums for hate speech over Gaza
As aid lorries enter Gaza during the current pause in hostilities, we are reminded once again of the vital role charities play in meeting humanitarian needs...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 16:45