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Retailers raise over £500m for good causes, says BRC

A new report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has found that retailers and their customers raised £540m for good causes in the last financial year...

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 00:01

Liz Kendall comments on JRF study on child destitution in the UK

Liz Kendall MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, commenting on the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s study which has found a million children experienced destitution in the UK last year, said...

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 00:01

Israel-Palestine: Lack of fuel in Gaza now critical says WFP

The entry of humanitarian convoys into Gaza is a big step forward but the situation there remains catastrophic, a Spokesperson for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday...

Monday, 23 October 2023 22:44

Education Secretary declares parents have a right to see sex ed material and debunks copyright myth

The Education Secretary is writing today, 24 October, to all schools in England to make clear that they can and should share relationships, sex and health curriculum materials with parents...

Monday, 23 October 2023 22:30

Extracts from oral questions to Education Ministers

Oral Answers to Education Questions in the House of Commons today...

Monday, 23 October 2023 22:15

Transcript of Oral Answers to Questions: Education

The Secretary of State was asked...

Monday, 23 October 2023 18:24

The UK is ready to consider further sanctions against gangs to deliver stability for the Haitian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti...

Monday, 23 October 2023 18:06

Action plan to tackle shoplifting launched

The government brought together retailers and policing to set out measures to tackle the rise in shoplifting, catch more offenders and keep retail workers safe...

Monday, 23 October 2023 16:45

Prime Minister's statement to the House - 23 October 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement to the House this afternoon...

Monday, 23 October 2023 16:40

Extra £20m in humanitarian aid doubles UK support to Palestinian civilians

Prime Minister announces new aid package to provide food, water, healthcare, and shelter for those affected by this severe humanitarian crisis...

Monday, 23 October 2023 16:37