Shop theft levels unacceptable and causing serious harm to society, says Lords committee
Shop theft is an underreported crime that is not being effectively tackled, leading to a devastating impact on the retail sector and the wider economy, according to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee...
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 00:01
NEU comment on National Literacy Trust research showing sharp decline in children reading for pleasure
Commenting on the National Literacy Trust (NLT) research showing just 1 in 3 children read for pleasure in their free time,Daniel Kebede, General Secretary of the National Education Union said...
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 00:01
Welsh Government: Time to ‘stub it out’ for a generation
A new law has been laid before Parliament today, which could create the first smoke-free generation...
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 00:01
Scottish Minister welcomes new proposals to curb smoking.
Scottish Public Health Minister Jenni Minto has welcomed draft legislation to strengthen controls on tobacco and vapes....
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 00:01
Royal College of Physicians welcomes introduction of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will introduce reforms to phase out smoking entirely.
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 00:01
DEFRA blog: Our approach to Farming Recovery payments
Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 were among the wettest seasons recorded in England...
Monday, 4 November 2024 20:37
IFS: £390 million relief for English universities as government ends tuition fee freezeFor immediate release
Responding to the announcement on tuition fees and maintenance loans in parliament this afternoon, Senior Research Economist Kate Ogden said:
Monday, 4 November 2024 19:53
Higher Education reform measures to break down barriers to opportunity and protect students
The government has today (Monday 4 November) unveiled a significant package of measures to support students and stabilise the university sector....
Monday, 4 November 2024 17:28
The devastating consequences of a nuclear war are already clear: UK explanation of vote at the UN First Committee
Explanation of vote by David Riley OBE, UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, at the UN First Committee...
Monday, 4 November 2024 16:34
Government welcomes Official Partners for COP29
The Official Partners sponsoring the UK's Pavilion at COP29 are: AVEVA, Corporate Leaders Group, DP World, National Grid, Octopus Energy, SSE and Standard Chartered...
Monday, 4 November 2024 16:33