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End to ‘welfare’ strip-searches in Greater Manchester following major inquiry into police custody

Greater Manchester has ended the use of police strip searches for ‘welfare’ purposes, following a major inquiry commissioned by Mayor Andy Burnham...

Monday, 18 November 2024 10:46

Can building 1.5 million homes support UK nature and climate goals? EAC’s launches inquiry as it holds first evidence session of the new Parliament

The environmental impact of planning reforms needed to meet the Government’s housebuilding targets will be examined by the Environmental Audit Committee...

Monday, 18 November 2024 10:45

M54/M6 link road: Midlands Connect urges firms to get in touch with their views

Midlands Connect is looking to push the agenda for the proposed M54/M6 link road and is urging local firms to come forward and let them know how this would impact their businesses and operations...

Monday, 18 November 2024 10:43

New managing director appointed at Dounreay

Nuclear Restoration Services has appointed Dave Wilson as managing director of its Dounreay division...

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:56

‘It lasts for a lifetime’ – RTC victims back campaign to reduce road deaths in Northern Ireland

Debbie Mullan’s 17-year-old son Keelan was killed when he crashed into a tractor on a rural road near his home in 2013...

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:52

UK minister reiterates commitment to deepen partnership with India

Climate, tech, health, education and development on the agenda as Catherine West, the UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific, visits India to reiterate the UK’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations...

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:50

Consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime

We are seeking views on our legislative proposals for subscription contracts between traders and consumers...

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:49

Written Statement (Wales): HIV Action Plan for Wales 2023-26: Annual Progress Statement - Nov 18

Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: At the start of Wales HIV Testing Week and as we look towards World AIDS Day next month...

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:29

British soldiers to use high-tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales

British soldiers are to receive high-tech new rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions, under a new contract announced by the MOD today...

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:27

Murphy: Dublin based Spark to set up AI and data analytics centre in the north

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a £2.1 million investment by Dublin-based Data Platform Company Spark to establish a Data Analytics and AI Technology and Consulting Centre in Belfast...

Monday, 18 November 2024 08:52