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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: creating a smoke-free UK and tackling youth vaping

This document provides more information about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 November 2024....

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 16:12

Anti-bullying guidance is a positive step, but schools need resources to deliver it

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the country’s largest teaching union, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s updated anti-bullying guidance...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 16:10

Long-awaited flights to Malaga coming to Teesside airport in summer 2025

Long-awaited flights to hugely popular holiday hotspot Malaga are coming to Teesside Airport in summer 2025 after a new route was confirmed by Ryanair...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 15:36

Next steps set out to permanently cut business rates for the high street

Legislation has today been introduced to allow government, for the first time, to permanently cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 15:35

Go ahead to progress innovative trial to improve fens roads

A trial project to explore innovative ways to better maintain roads which run over fen soils will now progress...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 15:30

New defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

The UK’s defence relationship with Romania has been expanded following the signing today of a new treaty promoting greater cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 15:29

First York UNESCO expo welcomes thousands on 10th anniversary

The inaugural York UNESCO EXPO welcomed more than 3,000 visitors to celebrate the 10th anniversary of York’s designation as a City of Media Arts...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 15:04

Skills Minister's keynote address to the Association of Colleges - Nov 12

Baroness Jacqui Smith's keynote speech at the Association of Colleges national conference...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 15:03

O’Dowd launches consultation on Active Travel Delivery Plan

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has launched a public consultation on the Active Travel Delivery Plan today...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 14:45

Written Statement (Wales): Sustainable Social Services Third Sector and Key Third Sector Organisation Grants 2025-26 - Nov 13

Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care: We are pleased to announce that our Sustainable Social Services Third Sector and Key Third Sector Organisation Grants have been extended into 2025-26, maintaining this annual investment of over £10 million into the social care sector...

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 14:20