Councils need extra funding for menthol cigarette ban
Responding to a study by University College London on the availability of menthol cigarettes despite a ban on the products, Cllr Heather Kidd, trading standards spokesperson for the Local Government Association said...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Cowan: UK government must address gambling related harm
SNP MP to lead debate on gambling advertising reforms...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Wrongful post office convictions to be quashed through landmark legislation
Hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters wrongly convicted as a result of the Horizon scandal will have convictions quashed following landmark legislation introduced today...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
£500,000 to help lower income families attend the National Eisteddfod and Urdd Eisteddfod
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has today announced additional funding of half a million pounds for the National Eisteddfod and the Urdd Eisteddfod...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
NAO: Civil service leadership capability hindered by fragmented approach
The government must develop a clearer approach to leadership capability within the Senior Civil Service (SCS) to ensure it employs the best people to deliver essential projects and services, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Teen carers urged to apply for Scottish benefit
On Young Carers Action Day (13 March) teenagers who look after others are being urged find out if they’re eligible for a grant available only in Scotland...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Government must ‘act now’ on energy storage or risk energy security and Net Zero, say Lords committee
“In light of the huge economic damage the recent energy crisis has caused, it is distressing to see that the Government lacks a clear plan for energy supply risks and indeed is still deliberating over investment in energy storage to prevent future crises.”
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Nuffield Trust: Urgent need to improve access to health checks for people with a learning disability
Immediate action should be taken to make it easier for people with a learning disability to get the tailored health checks and preventive care they need to stay well, a think tank has warned today...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
Support for distressed companies: Government must be a step ahead of next crisis
Government must be a step ahead of crises caused by the next major company or sectoral failure...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01
CCC: Planning for climate impacts falls short once again
February 2024 was the warmest on record. In the UK, it was the fourth wettest February ever recorded...
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 00:01