Buy out of Harland & Wolff needs to safeguard workforce
Those involved in the behind closed doors negotiations need to understand that there can be no going forwards without protections for workers’ jobs and continuity of employment...
Friday, 22 November 2024 15:05
Consultation on review of eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants in Northern Ireland launched
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation on a review of the eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants...
Friday, 22 November 2024 14:47
Child Poverty Taskforce holds first Scottish summit
Ministers hear from families, public bodies and charities to tackle issues including wages, work and welfare and help those most in need...
Friday, 22 November 2024 13:29
New retention payments announced for thousands of Armed Forces personnel
The Government has announced that around 5,000 eligible Tri-Service aircraft engineers will receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three years of service, whilst a new £8,000 retention payment has been announced for around 12,000 eligible Army Privates and Lance Corporals...
Friday, 22 November 2024 12:50
Strategy breaks ground on biodiversity net gain and nature growth
New developments in Greater Manchester are delivering on housing and nature targets as part of the Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain policy...
Friday, 22 November 2024 12:49
UK unveils funding boost to help forest nations fight climate change
Government pledges £239 million funding to halt and reverse deforestation in forest-rich nations, supporting global efforts to tackle climate change...
Friday, 22 November 2024 12:35
Can the UK reduce emissions by 81% without behaviour change? EAC quizzes Climate Change Committee
At COP29, the Prime Minister announced that the UK is to reduce its climate emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels...
Friday, 22 November 2024 12:34
Debating Private Members’ Bills in the House of Commons
Private Members’ Bills will be debated for the first time in this Parliamentary session on Friday 29 November...
Friday, 22 November 2024 12:31
UK Education Secretary champions collaboration at milestone meeting in Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson made a visit to Northern Ireland (20th - 21st November)...
Friday, 22 November 2024 12:10
Information standards for health and adult social care (updated)
This is the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) response to the consultation about proposals for regulations to make provision about the procedure to be followed for the preparation and publication of information standards...
Friday, 22 November 2024 11:45