MPs call for copyright changes and new champion for freelancers to improve precarious pay and working conditions in creative industries
Many successful musicians, actors and writers are struggling to make a living due to gaps in copyright protection, a lack of support for freelancers and unpredictable returns from music streaming, MPs warn today...
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:01
UK participates in largest international airdrop into Gaza
The Royal Air Force participated in a large-scale international aid airdrop into Gaza on Tuesday (9 April 2024) to coincide with Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 23:42
Retail experts react to Labour’s plan to breathe life into Britain’s high streets
Retail experts have reacted to Labour’s five-point plan to revitalise Britain’s cherished high streets...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 22:30
Labour pledges 'full force of government’ to breathe life into Britain’s high streets
The “full force of a Labour government” will breathe life into Britain’s high streets, the party has pledged as it launches its plan to rescue retailers...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 22:30
David Lammy responds to David Cameron's refusal to publish the legal advice the government has received on arms sales
David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to David Cameron’s refusal to publish the legal advice the government has received on arms sales, said...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 21:19
Tough new measures to bolster landmark victims’ law
Victims of serious crimes committed by those with mental disorders will be able to explain in their own words the impact the offence has had on them, thanks to tough new amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 17:54
UK remains committed to supporting broad and lasting peace in Colombia: Statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 17:52
Labour appoints expert panel to advise on improving tax compliance and modernising HMRC
Labour has today [9 April] appointed an expert panel to advise on the party’s work on improving tax compliance and modernising HM Revenue & Customs...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 17:00
Hemp licensing changes will help grow UK economy
Licensing reform will maximise the economic and environmental potential of the crop...
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 16:39
Royal Air Force fighter squadron arrives in Romania to co-lead NATO air policing mission
Six RAF fighter jets will commence a four-month mission in Romania from today, flying air policing missions alongside the Romanian Air Force..
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 16:37