Labour looks to renew special relationship with the US to bolster jobs and industry in Britain
As Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech in Washington DC today (Wednesday), she said only Labour will “pull the levers needed to drive forward jobs and growth” in Britain...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 15:01
British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill: factsheet
This bill will confirm the British nationality of people born in Great Britain and Northern Ireland between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000, to a parent who was either...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 14:55
Safe mental health care for youngsters a priority for under-strain trusts, says NHS Providers
In response to a Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) report about keeping children and young people with mental health needs safe, Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers, said...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 13:45
Labour would end wage discount in immigration system and boost UK workforce training
Labour today pledges to scrap rules that allow overseas workers coming to the UK to be paid 20 per cent less than the going rate for that job. It comes as the party announces a plan to reform the points based system...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:53
Attorney confirms progress to implement Calvert-Smith review recommendations
The Attorney General has updated Parliament that significant action has been taken across all 11 of Sir David’s recommendations...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:50
Government sets out further support for tenant farmers
Tenant farmers will be at the heart of government’s work to grow and support the rural economy thanks to new measures announced by government today...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:30
Criminal group allegedly linked to almost £1 million benefits theft caught in DWP sting
A DWP investigation has linked a suspected Organised Crime Group (OCG) with 1,000 bogus benefits claims - potentially defrauding more than £900,000 from the taxpayer...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:08
Scottish government announces £9.5 million to support young musicians
Scottish Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has confirmed £9.5 million funding for Scotland’s flagship Youth Music Initiative (YMI) this year...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:50
MPs to question music festival representatives on gender-balanced line-ups and tackling sexual harassment
Women’s safety at live music events and the gender balance of festival line-ups is the focus of the fourth session of the Women and Equalities Committee’s misogyny in music inquiry...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:44
Scottish government announces increased funding for local land ownership
Scottish Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced a £1 million increase to the Scottish Land Fund - a flagship scheme that helps communities take ownership....
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:41