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New plans revealed to save small firms £22,000 a year and improve access to cash

A package of new measures to support small businesses and deliver growth has been set out today (Tues 3rd December) by the Government...

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01

Extra funding for family engagement officers in drive to boost school attendance in Wales

Over the next two years, £8.8m will be provided to increase school engagement and attendance including £1.5m to provide greater capacity for Family Engagement Officers (FEOs) to support learners with attendance...

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01

Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into community cohesion

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is today (Tuesday, 3 December) launching its first new inquiry of the Parliament into community cohesion...

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01

First Minister says the Scottish Budget will deliver progress on people’s priorities

The Scottish Government has listened carefully to the people of Scotland and will take action to deliver on their priorities in the Scottish Budget, First Minister John Swinney has said.

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01

Junk food ad ban legislation progresses to curb childhood obesity

Children will no longer be exposed to TV adverts for junk food products as new law set out today (December 3) confirms the final details of advertising restrictions.

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01

New funding announced to deliver Welsh First Minister’s priorities

The Welsh Government has today announced £157m of new funding to support the First Minister’s priorities this year...

Monday, 2 December 2024 23:00

Conservatives push to stop Labour’s Jobs Tax

Today [Tuesday 3 December 2024] the Conservatives are pushing to stop Labour from driving through their Job’s Tax...

Monday, 2 December 2024 22:00

Lay members appointed to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel

The Government has appointed five lay members to join the Security Vetting Appeals Panel (SVAP).

Monday, 2 December 2024 21:50

Arrests for illegal working up after Home Office crack down

A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally has led to a significant rise in arrests, new figures published by the Home Office today have shown....

Monday, 2 December 2024 18:59

Huge boost for high streets as councils get new powers to fill empty shops

High streets are set to be revitalised as the government hands councils new powers to tackle the scourge of empty shops...

Monday, 2 December 2024 18:58