ECHR bans Kosher and Halal meat: Shechita UK responds
The European Court of Human Rights has today upheld the Flemish and Walloon ban on religious slaughter meaning European communities such as practising Jewish and Muslim citizens will be unable to attain Shechita or Halal meat..
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 14:45
UN News: Gazans ‘anxious and living in fear’ of Israeli assault on Rafah, warns top UN aid official
As international efforts continue to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, the head of UNRWA, the UN aid agency for Palestinians, warned on Tuesday that those in the enclave remain deeply traumatised by the war with Israel and afraid of a full-scale assault on Rafah in the south...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 14:11
Petition reaches 10k signatures: Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
The UK is complicit in arming Israel, and many regard Israel to be committing war crimes...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:49
Chancellor’s construction and infrastructure business breakfast meeting readout – 13 February
As part of the Chancellor’s series of meetings with the UK’s growth sectors, Jeremy Hunt, met with construction and infrastructure leaders in No11 Downing Street this morning...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:44
Green Party respond to new government brownfield development consultation
In response to government proposals announced today, where Councils would be required to approve new development on brownfield land even if it fails to meet standards for decent quality homes...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 11:36
Committee scrutinises EU plans on formaldehyde, EV tariffs
Today the European Scrutiny Committee publishes analysis of EU plans to regulate formaldehyde and for the extension of rules of origin tariffs on electric vehicles...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 11:34
CPRE responds to government brownfield proposals
CPRE head of policy and planning Paul Miner said: "We welcome the government’s proposals to encourage developers to build on urban brownfield land...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 11:04
Major regeneration investment to accelerate 8,000 new homes in Newham and Southwark
Delivery of new homes in Newham and Southwark due to major regeneration investment by Homes England, Greater London Authority and Berkeley....
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 11:00
Scottish Government: Tourist numbers boost
The number of overnight visits by domestic tourists from July to September 2023 increased 4% compared to the same period in 2022, new statistics showed today...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 10:37
Environmental Audit committee correspondence: Small modular reactors in the transition from fossil fuels
Despite pledging £215 million to advance small modular reactors (SMRs), Government policy on the role of SMRs in Great Britain’s energy mix remains unclear...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 09:47