Funeral costs increased slower than inflation following CMA order
An annual review of the funerals market, published today by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), suggests its Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021...
Friday, 9 February 2024 10:55
Lords Committee raises doubts about effectiveness of ban on ‘zombie-style’ knives
The cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about the Government’s proposals to ban ‘zombie-style’ knives...
Friday, 9 February 2024 09:53
National survey shows some improvement in maternity experiences, but help not always available when needed
Findings from a survey of more than 25,500 women and people who used NHS maternity services in 2023 indicate some aspects of care have improved in the past year...
Friday, 9 February 2024 09:44
Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Grangemouth Oil Refinery
Motion debated, That the Parliament understands what it sees as the importance of the Grangemouth oil refinery...
Friday, 9 February 2024 09:29
Debate in the House of Lords: Gaza: Humanitarian Situation
Baroness Hussein-Ece: To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza...
Friday, 9 February 2024 09:14
Debate in Westminster Hall: Gaza: Humanitarian Aid and Children
Apsana Begum (Poplar and Limehouse) (Lab) I beg to move, That this House has considered humanitarian aid and children in Gaza...
Friday, 9 February 2024 09:11
Satellites could become more sustainable, thanks to new UK Space Agency funding
The UK Space Agency has announced funding for work which aims to prolong the life of satellites, as part of efforts to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations...
Friday, 9 February 2024 08:45
44% of drivers have dangerous blind spot in their cars – AA
Blind spots created by a windscreen or door pillar, or the wipers not fully sweeping the windscreen, pose a threat when 44% of motorists drive, AA research reveals...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
Illegal drugs: Progress mixed on Government harm reduction efforts, PAC report finds
Government’s efforts to reduce the harm from illegal drugs are seeing mixed progress...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
National Audit Office report on Government’s management of legal aid
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and government needs to do more to ensure the sustainability of the legal aid market...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01