Conservatives crack down on mobile phones in schools
Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has today announced a ban on the use of mobile phones in schools...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:58
Minimum wage “just another reheated government announcement” - TUC
Commenting on the new minimum wage rate, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:56
Improving broadband for Very Hard to Reach premises: Consultation
We're seeking views on improving broadband for Very Hard to Reach premises...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:54
Regulators under the spotlight in new post-brexit review
The Conservative Government is today announcing an in-depth review of how regulators work...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:53
Government takes action to tackle late payments to SMEs
Today the Conservative Government has unveiled its response to the review of UK prompt payment policy...
Monday, 2 October 2023 15:50
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt: ‘Conservatives are taking the long-term decisions for a brighter future’
Speaking at Conservative Party conference in Manchester earlier today (2 October), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out plans for a more efficient and productive British state...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:38
End to Civil Service expansion and review of equality and diversity spending announced in productivity drive
The Chancellor has today, 2 October 2023, announced an immediate cap on civil servant headcount across Whitehall to stop any further expansion, increase efficiencies and boost productivity...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:36
Tougher rules to stamp out debanking
Changes to the rules which determine whether a bank can operate – known as Threshold Conditions - will ensure banks are upholding their current legal duties to protect freedom of speech...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:29
LGA: Don’t take transport powers away from councils
Responding to the Government’s plan for motorists, Cllr Darren Rodwell, Transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:28
AA reaction to Transport Secretary’s ‘Plan to back drivers’
Commenting on the ‘Plan to back drivers’ announced today by the Secretary of State for Transport...
Monday, 2 October 2023 14:23