UK push for de-escalation and stability during Middle East visit
The UK continues to work with likeminded partners towards de-escalation in the Middle East, as Foreign Secretary arrives in region to drive efforts towards security and stability, and to press for an end to the cycle of violence which intensified following the atrocities of October 7.
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:01
UK’s world-class film sector handed major jobs and growth boost by tax reliefs
The next generation of indie films have been handed a major boost by the government with the introduction of a tax relief uplift, which will create jobs and drive growth by making more British hits like Aftersun and Billy Elliot possible...
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:01
Vital protections for tenants a step closer as Renters’ Rights Bill progresses through Parliament
The Renters’ Rights Bill returns to Parliament today and will be debated for the first time by MPs as greater security and protections for millions of renters comes a step closer...
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:01
UK has glaring national security blind spot for climate threats, finds new IPPR report
An assessment of climate threats to UK national security has highlighted climate tipping points as a severely overlooked danger, according to a new report from the Institute of Public Policy Research...
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:01
Over 600 child protection investigations carried out by councils every day – LGA calls for ‘emergency funding’ in Budget
The number of investigations carried out by councils where a child is believed to be at risk of harm now amounts to on average over 600 every day...
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:01
1 in 7 people in the UK face hunger and hardship, including 3 million children, and numbers are set to rise without urgent action, says Trussell Trust
Anti-poverty charity Trussell is calling on the UK government to introduce policies which could lift millions of people out of hunger and hardship...
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:01
Prime Minister announces appointments to boost equalities
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments...
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 18:02
Water (Special Measures) Bill to have second reading in the Lords - Minister comments
Tomorrow, Wednesday 9 October shortly after 3.30pm, the Water (Special Measures) Bill will have its second reading in the House of Lords...
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 17:58
Written statement on New Towns - Oct 8
Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP): The post-war New Towns programme was the most ambitious town-building effort ever undertaken in the UK...
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 14:42
Cabinet readout - Oct 8
Following the anniversary of the horrific acts of 7th October, the Prime Minister opened Cabinet by reiterating that one year on from this appalling terror attack...
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 13:32