European Affairs Committee (Lords): Letter to the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology re: UK-EU data adequacy - Oct 22
The European Affairs Committee was appointed to consider matters relating to the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union and the European Economic Area...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 07:21
New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon
Fewer delays and reduced bottlenecks could help millions of passengers each year and deliver economic growth as the Department for Transport today (22 October) unveils new plans to modernise UK airspace design...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 00:01
UK strengthens national security and bolsters Ukraine’s war chest with £2.26bn military loan
Ukraine will receive further funding to purchase essential military equipment to defend itself against Russia’s illegal invasion, as the Chancellor today announces that the Government will loan a further £2.26bn in new money to Ukraine...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 00:01
British businesses and NHS face huge extra costs if crucial UK-EU data agreement is not reached, Lords committee warns
British businesses and organisations such as the NHS will be hit by “significant” extra costs and red tape if the UK loses the right to exchange citizens’ personal data seamlessly with the EU...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 00:01
1 in 4 councils likely to need emergency government bailout – LGA survey
One in four councils in England say they are likely to have to apply for emergency government bailout agreements to stave off bankruptcy in the next two financial years (2025/26 and 2026/27)...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 00:01
Internet Matters calls for Government to take urgent action as new report estimates half a million UK teenagers have encountered AI-generated nude deepfakes
Internet Matters, Britain’s leading not-for-profit supporting children’s online safety, is today (Tuesday 22nd October) publishing a new report, “The new face of digital abuse: Children’s experiences of nude deep fakes”...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 00:01
Senedd Committee: Renters in Wales could get compensation for no-fault eviction
A Senedd Committee is calling for private renters to be given more rights, including the possible right to compensation if they are evicted, in a new report out today...
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 00:01
Landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis
Public safety will be at the heart of an independent review into sentencing, as the government pledges to end the crisis in our prisons...
Monday, 21 October 2024 22:30
British Ambassador to Iraq: Irfan Siddiq
Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Stephen Hitchen who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. ...
Monday, 21 October 2024 18:31
Written Statement (Wales): Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill - Oct 21
Julie James MS, Counsel General and Minister for Delivery: Earlier today the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd...
Monday, 21 October 2024 16:14