Education Policy Institute analysis on government's 'two child limit'
This research examines the impact of the policy, introduced by the Conservative government in 2017, which restricts welfare payments to families with more than two children...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 15:03
UK pushes for Middle East stability on ministerial visit to Egypt
Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer visits Egypt to push for regional stability...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 15:02
New chair of North Sea Transition Authority appointed
The Energy Secretary has appointed Liz Ditchburn to chair the North Sea Transition Authority...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 14:58
Written statement on UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – Entry into Force - Oct 16
Minister of State for Trade (Douglas Alexander): I am pleased to announce that it has, today, been confirmed that the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force on 15 December 2024, between the UK and ratified Parties...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 14:26
Presentation of Private Members' Bills (updated): Second reading dates added
The successful MPs from the ballot for Private Members' Bills presented their bills today (first reading) and announced the date upon which they will potentially have a second reading...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 12:56
Foreign Secretary statement on aid to Gaza
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 12:16
Change of His Majesty's High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago
Mr Jon Dean has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in succession to Ms Harriet Cross who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Dean will take up his appointment during December 2024...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 12:12
Written Statement (Wales): Social rent uplift 2025-2026 - Oct 16
Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary Housing & Local Government: Today, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure for inflation for September, at 1.7%...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 11:21
Safeguard victims as priority or risk Modern Slavery rise, warns Lords committee
Immigration legislation introduced by the last Conservative government left victims of modern slavery less protected and more vulnerable to exploitation...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 11:18
DAERA launches £1.55 million rural micro business development grant aid fund
DAERA has today launched the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme which will deliver £1.55million in capital grants to support rural micro businesses across Northern Ireland...
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 10:55