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Oral answer (Lords) on Carbon Budget Delivery Plan: High Court Ruling - May 8

Baroness Hayman of Ullock asked the Government what steps they intend to take in response to the ruling of the High Court on 3 May that their carbon budget delivery plan was not sufficient to meet legally binding targets...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 07:29

Oral answer (Lords) on Councillors: Publication of Addresses - May 8

Baroness Eaton asked the Government, further to their 2022 response to the report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life on Local Government Ethical Standards, what plans they have to address concerns about councillors having to publish their home addresses...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 07:27

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Justice on May 14

Ms Marie Rimmer (St Helens South and Whiston): What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the number of children being remanded to custody...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 07:13

Used car market hits five year high as EVs reach record share, says SMMT

The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:15

Government expands support for pupils with SEND

New schools providing dedicated support for over 2,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are to open in 16 areas across England...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:11

Simpler bin collections for England to boost recycling

A new, common-sense approach to recycling will make bin day simpler and boost recycling rates for the nation, Recycling Minister Robbie Moore announced today...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:09

Tees Valley Mayor delivers on £1 bus ticket for under 21s promise days after election

The Tees Valley Mayor has announced a £1 cap on bus fees for U21s, delivering on one of his election promises just days after being re-elected as Tees Valley Mayor...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:01

ASCL comment on opening of new special schools

Responding to the government’s announcement of the opening of 16 new special schools, Pepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:01

Government expands vital support for pupils with special educational needs with opening of 16 new special schools

New schools providing dedicated support for over 2,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are to open in 16 areas across England...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:01

Government ensures long-term certainty for food labour needs

The government is tackling labour shortages in the food supply chain, funding technology to reduce the reliance on migrant labour and providing certainty and clarity for farms and other food businesses across the UK...

Thursday, 9 May 2024 00:01