EAC raises concerns that the Government’s direction on nuclear SMRs needs clarity
Despite pledging £215 million to advance small modular reactors (SMRs), Government policy on the role of SMRs in Great Britain’s energy mix remains unclear, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warns...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 00:01
Business and Trade Secretary visits Nigeria to sign landmark economic partnership
The UK will today [Tuesday 13 February] sign a deal with Nigeria to boost trade and investment and unlock new opportunities for UK and Nigerian businesses...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 00:01
New report shows patients value NHS diagnostic services but face barriers to access
UK patients want better access to early and accurate diagnosis of health problems, according to new survey data from the Patients Association...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 00:01
Build on brownfield now, Gove tells underperforming big city councils
Building homes on brownfield land will be turbocharged under a major shake-up to planning rules to boost housebuilding while protecting the Green Belt...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 00:01
Extracts from Meeting of the Senedd Culture Committee
The purpose of the meeting was to hear evidence from other legislatures on the subject of culture and the new relationship with the European Union...
Monday, 12 February 2024 21:12
Greens call for scaling up actions against Israel, accusing UK government of complicity in killing
As Israel appears to be on the brink of an all out assault on Rafah, despite warnings against such action by the UN, Red Crescent and others, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer is demanding...
Monday, 12 February 2024 15:52
Gaza: Relief over rescued hostages as Tedros warns of ‘ocean of need’
Amid reports on Monday that two hostages have been rescued during a raid by Israeli special forces in Rafah city, the head of the UN World Health Organization...
Monday, 12 February 2024 14:21
Mayor announces new £15million safe accommodation funding for survivors of domestic abuse
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced £15 million of funding has been awarded to support a range of projects providing safe accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse...
Monday, 12 February 2024 13:18
UK sanctions extremist settlers in the West Bank
The Foreign Secretary has announced sanctions on four extremist Israeli settlers who have committed human rights abuses against Palestinian communities in the West Bank...
Monday, 12 February 2024 13:15
Major campaign to fight fraud launched
A major campaign to transform the fight against fraudsters launches today.
Monday, 12 February 2024 13:02