OPSS publishes consumer information on e-bike and e-scooter battery safety
OPSS publishes information for consumers to raise awareness around the safe purchasing, use and charging of e-bikes and e-scooters...
Monday, 11 September 2023 12:06
Written statement on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) Taskforce - Sep 11
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lucy Frazer): We are pleased to inform the House that HM Government is today formally announcing the launch of a Taskforce dedicated to tackling Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, known as SLAPPs, which target journalists...
Monday, 11 September 2023 11:53
Letter from the Secretary of State to social landlords on damp and mould guidance
This letter to social housing providers informs them that the government has published guidance on the health impacts of damp and mould in the home...
Monday, 11 September 2023 11:49
NASUWT: Time for a limit on teachers’ working hours
A national contractual limit on teachers’ working time must be introduced to tackle stress and burnout within the profession, the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union has argued today...
Monday, 11 September 2023 11:48
Safer Drug Consumption pilot: Minister welcomes statement from Lord Advocate
An announcement by the Lord Advocate, that it would not be in the public interest for people using a pilot Safer Drug Consumption room to face prosecution for possession within the facility, has been welcomed by the Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Elena Whitham...
Monday, 11 September 2023 11:45
Business and Trade Secretary signs landmark first partnership with EU nation to boost British exports
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch signs UK-Italy export and investment partnership boosting UK exports, help create jobs, increase wages and grow the economy...
Monday, 11 September 2023 11:04
National Grid and ChargeUK give evidence to Lords Electric Vehicles inquiry
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee continues its inquiry into Electric Vehicles (EVs), by hearing from the National Grid, ChargeUK, and other industry organisations...
Monday, 11 September 2023 10:58
IFS: Scottish council tax proposals are a small step in the right direction but duck the biggest issue: revaluation
The Scottish Government is consulting on reforms to council tax rates that would increase the tax on properties in bands E–H by between 7.5% and 22.5% relative to other properties...
Monday, 11 September 2023 10:10
Creating entrepreneurs and innovators in Scotland
Almost 400 of Scotland’s tech start-up businesses have been supported during the first year of the Techscaler programme...
Monday, 11 September 2023 09:17
Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed
Lorry drivers across England will benefit from better roadside facilities, more secure parking and improved rest areas thanks to £8 million in government funding awarded today...
Monday, 11 September 2023 00:01