Scottish Government: Record investment in social security
The Scottish Government is strengthening the social safety net even as the UK Government is “steadily dismantling the welfare system”, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville will tell MSPs today...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 00:01
Working people “paying more for less” as new analysis shows council tax bill set to DOUBLE to bombshell £57bn under the Conservatives
New analysis by Labour ahead of today's local government finance statement reveals the council tax bill is set to top £57 billion under the Conservatives, more than double than under the last Labour government...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 22:30
Petition: For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately
The following petition has received 10,084 signatures...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 21:53
Iraq has the potential to play a strong stabilising role in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 16:34
Ofsted statement for schools affected by RAAC
Updated guidance for inspecting education settings still affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:50
AI Regulation White Paper Consultation Government Response: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Commenting on the publication today of the Government’s response to the Artificial Intelligence White Paper consultation, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the CMS Committee, said...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:49
Humanitarian situation in Gaza: the UK government’s response
The UK has trebled our aid commitment to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) this financial year. We are doing all we can to get more aid into Gaza...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:29
Racism findings highlight need for urgent action, says NHS Providers
Responding to a new report, Too hot to handle, which finds the health service is falling short in tackling race discrimination, Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive at NHS Providers said...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:26
Welsh Government appoints commissioners to oversee South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority after ‘damning’ report
Commissioners are being appointed by the Welsh Government to run South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:25
New standards to improve service for all social housing tenants
Social housing staff will be upskilled to deliver high quality and professional services for tenants in response to evidence heard at the Grenfell Inquiry...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 14:59