Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms has published a cross-sector account of work by the government’s Disability and Access Ambassadors. Sir Stephen Timms MP, minister...
Bridget Phillipson has described Reform UK’s internal investigation into allegations concerning foreign donations as a “whitewash”. Bridget Phillipson MP, Labour Party chair. Photo: UK...
Labour Party chair Bridget Phillipson has accused the Conservatives of prioritising wealthy estates after Kemi Badenoch proposed exempting family homes from inheritance tax. Bridget...
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has asked the Planning Inspectorate to apply the government’s revised planning framework consistently when deciding appeals and applications. Matthew Pennycook...
Usdaw general secretary Joanne Thomas has urged the government to make substantial changes to parental leave and pay, warning that minor adjustments would not...
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has backed striking Oxford University Press workers in their dispute over plans to move finance operations jobs to India....
UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan has welcomed the proposed return of the union learning fund while urging Labour to invest more in public services....
TSSA general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust has urged Labour to protect rail workers as the industry moves towards Great British Railways. Maryam Eslamdoust, TSSA general...
Musicians’ Union general secretary Naomi Pohl has urged Labour to protect opportunities for young musicians as it considers the future of the BBC and...
GMB general secretary Gary Smith has called for procurement reform to ensure public spending supports more jobs and opportunities in Britain. Gary Smith, GMB...
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has welcomed Labour conference backing for the recruitment of 5,000 firefighters and nationally recognised wildfire training. Steve...
Communication Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward has backed a call for a single worker status in the parcel delivery sector, saying it could...
Alasdair McDiarmid has been elected general secretary of Community, succeeding Roy Rickhuss after 13 years in the role. Alasdair McDiarmid, general secretary of Community....
A new report by Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that Russian hostile activity is effectively imposing a multibillion-pound “Putin Tax” on British businesses,...
Foreign Office minister Lord Wood of Anfield has confirmed that the UK remains closely engaged with the Iraqi Government, the Kurdistan Regional Government and...
Labour MPs have asked Sussex Police and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to examine events at the Green Party conference after delegates adopted...
Labour ministers and MPs are pressing for stronger civilian protection, humanitarian access and accountability in Sudan after a clearly marked World Food Programme convoy...
Derby City Council cabinet member Gurkiran Kaur has welcomed the transformation of a vacant city-centre building into a business, retail and events venue. Sadler...
Derby City Council’s cabinet member for finance, Hardyal Dhindsa, has outlined the council’s financial outlook ahead of the cabinet’s review of its Medium-Term Financial...
Tamworth Borough Council leader Carol Dean has welcomed the discovery of historic wattle and daub during restoration work on Tamworth’s Market Street. Cllr Carol...
Derby City Council cabinet member Ndukwe Onuoha has backed the council’s switch to renewable fuel across hundreds of its diesel vehicles. The Council House,...
Cambridge City Council’s Labour housing lead Gerri Bird has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to delivering 78 council homes through the proposed redevelopment of Ekin...
Bury Council’s Labour deputy leader Sean Thorpe has outlined the council’s financial pressures ahead of consultations on its 2027/28 budget. Bury Town Hall. Photo:...
Milton Keynes City Council’s Labour deputy leader Lauren Townsend has set out the council’s ambition to provide up to 600 additional council homes by...
Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield has welcomed the submission of a planning application for a major office development at 3 Springwell Square. The...
