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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