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WMCA: Community environment project puts young people on the ‘Growth Path’ to success

Young people can gain a passion for the environment and grab essential work experience and training at a community project which is helping build a green legacy for future generations...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:30

Step forward on green power in Tees Valley region as deal signed with major energy firm

A new landmark agreement has been signed with major energy firm SSE to cement efforts to generate green energy in our region...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:29

Written statement on Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Korea: Round Three Negotiations - Nov 28

Minister for Trade (Douglas Alexander): The third round of negotiations on an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Korea (RoK) took place in Seoul between 5 and 14 November 2024...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:24

Israeli-Palestinian correspondent banking services: E3 foreign ministers’ joint statement

E3 foreign ministers renew calls for the urgent extension of reciprocal banking arrangements by at least 12 months to prevent economic collapse in the Occupied Palestinian Territories...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:20

CQC: National survey shows better mental health support for pregnant women and new mothers, but more work is needed to ensure a positive maternity experience for all

The findings of a survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of nearly 19,000 people who used NHS maternity services in 2024 shows some areas of improvement over the past year, particularly regarding access to mental health support...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:36

New era as Coal Authority becomes Mining Remediation Authority

Change better reflects the organisation’s 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England, Scotland and Wales....

Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:35

Buses connecting communities: Transport Committee launches new inquiry

Buses remain the most used form of public transport, but in many areas of England, services and passenger numbers are in decline...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:33

Israeli UNRWA ban risks violating multiple international laws – International Development Committee Chair

The Chair of the International Development Committee has asked the Foreign Secretary how the Government will respond to Israel’s planned ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) which comes into effect on 28 January 2025...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:21

Council receives an update on road infrastructure projects for Belfast City Council 2024

Members of the Belfast City Council received an update from the Department for Infrastructure regarding road maintenance and improvement works for the years 2023/24 and 2024/25...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:19

Sore Throat Service rolled out across community pharmacies in Northern Ireland

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the roll out of a ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service from community pharmacies across Northern Ireland this winter...

Thursday, 28 November 2024 08:06