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New protest laws to arrest those wearing face coverings and ban pyrotechnics

Police will be given new powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid criminal prosecution and pyrotechnics will be banned at protests...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 19:09

Scotland's International Education Strategy

Promoting Scotland’s world leading university research and economic potential is at the core of the country's first International Education Strategy...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 16:21

Diplomatic missions urge Israel to cease demolitions of schools

Diplomatic missions call on Israel to halt demolitions and confiscations of Palestinian houses and property in the West Bank...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:44

Labour: Flawed Foundations: 11 glaring faults that unravel the Tories’ tainted dossier

The document says it is based on “Assumptions from Special Advisors”, rather than an impartial Civil Service assessment...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:43

North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor

The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:37

Committee challenges Government on Iran sanctions evasion and economic crime

The Chair of the Business and Trade Committee has challenged the Government on its plans to tackle serious economic crime by hostile foreign actors...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:29

Extracts from Women and Equalities questions and Prime Minister's Questions - Feb 7

Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East) (Con): Last week, I co-hosted an event here in Parliament with a delegation from Israel who have first-hand experience of the aftermath of 7 October....

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 15:21

Steve Double leads debate in Parliament on Tri-service Safety Officers

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has led a debate in Parliament on the Tri-service Safety Officer (TSSO) role and its importance to communities in Cornwall...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 14:41

Charity Commission announces next Chief Executive

David Holdsworth takes up role in July...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 13:10

Written statement (Wales) on Additional Funding for Local Government 2024-25 - Feb 7

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government: I am today announcing an additional £25m for local authorities in 2024-25...

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 12:31