PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain’s “sick note culture” in welfare reform speech
In a major speech later today (Friday 19 April), the Prime Minister is expected to unveil a package of welfare reform measures to tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure our benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most...
Friday, 19 April 2024 00:01
Alliance responds to government statistics on rollout of early entitlement expansion
Commenting Neil Leitch, CEO of the Early Years Alliance, said: “Today’s government statistics paint an incomplete picture of the situation facing early years providers and families alike...
Friday, 19 April 2024 00:01
Labour pledges housebuilding drive on Grey Belt with ‘golden rules’ to boost public services, affordable homes and improve green spaces
Keir Starmer has today [Friday] set out five ‘golden rules’ for Grey Belt housebuilding, pledging to deliver affordable homes, boost infrastructure and public services like schools and GPs, and improve genuine green spaces...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 22:30
Committee agrees to debate petitio on a family visa scheme for Palestinians
The Petitions Committee has agreed to debate the following petition on 13 May...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 18:12
Gaza: UN experts decry ‘systemic obliteration’ of education system
UN independent human rights experts on Thursday raised alarm over the “systematic destruction” of the Palestinian education system in the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s military operation continues unabated...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 18:10
Committee agrees time to debate petitions
The following are the petitions with over 10,000 signatures considered by the Petitions Committee...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 18:04
Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in Middle East
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:40
Unite: Warning of empty shelves at Morrisons as Cheshire and Wakefield logistics workers could strike over pensions
Enforced changes to pensions contributions leaving workers worse off...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:38
Scottish Government: Minimum Unit Pricing rise
Parliament agrees continuation of policy and increase to 65p...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:34
UK's most lethal tank rolls off the production lines
British Army soldiers are a step closer to getting their hands on one of Europe’s most lethal tanks – the Challenger 3 - the Defence Secretary has announced...
Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:32