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Scottish Government: Social Security investment helping grow the economy

Figures published by Chief Economist Gary Gillespie estimate that Scottish Government spending on social security could deliver a £300 million boost to Scotland’s economy over the short term...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:45

Scottish Government: Success for startups

Startup companies being supported by the Scottish Government’s Techscaler programme attracted investment of more than £52 million in 2023, according to the project’s first Annual Report....

Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:42

Committee Chair: Government ’must stop dodging scrutiny’ of trade deals

The Business and Trade Committee Chair, Liam Byrne, has warned the Government it must stop dodging scrutiny of flagship trade deals...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:40

Police workforce England and Wales statistics (latest)

Statistics on police workforce numbers in the 43 police forces in England and Wales and the British Transport Police...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:39

Let Thames Water fail and take into public ownership, says Green Party peer

With Thames Water shareholders failing to put in additional funds to deliver the investment needed to meet environment standards...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:23

UK delivers 60 Tonnes of Land Rover Spare Parts to Lebanese Army

The package of 225 engines, 737 brand new tyres, and essential Land Rover spare parts will facilitate the servicing and repairs of over 440 military vehicles...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:20

Steve Reed responds to news that Thames Water shareholders refuse to inject more cash unless bills rise

Steve Reed MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, responding to news that Thames Water shareholders refuse to inject more cash unless bills rise, said...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 08:57

Chancellor responds to ONS GDP quarterly national accounts, UK: October to December 2023 + Reactions

The Chancellor's response to the ONS GDP quarterly national accounts, UK: October to December 2023, published today, is below...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 07:58

Second reading (Lords) of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - Mar 27

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (Baroness Scott of Bybrook) (Con): My Lords, I thank those Peers who have already engaged with the Bill and, indeed, those who have championed reforming the leasehold market for many years..

Thursday, 28 March 2024 06:12

Oral answer (Lords) on Student Loan Interest Rates - Mar 27

Lord Sikka asked the Government what assessment they have made of the level of interest being charged on student loans...

Thursday, 28 March 2024 06:10