Extract from debate on the King's Speech (Commons) - Nov 7
Keir Starmer (Holborn and St Pancras) (Lab):...I also congratulate both the mover and seconder of the Humble Address for their fantastic speeches...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 09:56
Slow progress on tackling hospital waiting lists more fairly, despite the government’s promise to ‘build back better’ says new King's Fund report
People from more deprived areas are more likely to have long waits for planned hospital care in England than people from less deprived areas...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 09:51
NHS Pension Scheme: proposed policy changes for April 2024 (updated)
DHSC is seeking views on proposals to deliver phase 2 of the review of member contribution structure and other amendments to the NHS Pension Scheme...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 09:49
Scottish Government: First Minister to participate in COP28
First Minister Humza Yousaf intends to participate in COP28, the international climate change conference, in Dubai at the end of the month...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 09:44
Extracts from King's Speech debates in the Commons and Lords: Israel - Nov 7
The Prime Minister (Rishi Sunak):...Before we get into the traditional debate, let me first address the situation in Israel and Gaza...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 09:36
Extract from Welsh Parliament: Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Annual Report 2022-23 - Nov 7
Jane Hutt MS (Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip):...Just to say, on some of those high-level actions, I've mentioned some of the work that's been done directly with policing in terms of conditional cautions for VAWDASV...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 08:18
UK and European Space Agency funding boost for satellite launch from Shetland
Satellite launch company RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 08:11
Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on Nov 13
Simon Jupp (East Devon): What steps his Department is taking to help improve workplace support for women experiencing the menopause...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 07:31
Presentation of Bills (First reading) (Commons) - Nov 8
The following bills will be presented in the Commons today (First Reading)...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 07:14
1.5 million food parcels distributed by the Trussell Trust as need continues to soar
New figures from the Trussell Trust reveal that the charity’s UK-wide network of food banks distributed a record number of emergency food parcels between April and September...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 00:01