Wildlife Trusts say every £1 spent restoring rivers could return more than £7
The Wildlife Trusts have published a new blueprint for restoring England’s rivers at scale, with first-of-its-kind analysis finding that every £1 invested in nature-led...
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Pat McFadden sets out adjusted state pension triple lock from 2030
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has set out an adjusted state pension triple lock that will take effect from April 2030. Pat McFadden...
Andy Burnham accelerates air-defence support during Zelenskyy visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £45 million package of surface-to-air missiles for Ukraine during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Downing Street. Andy...
Yvette Cooper apologises over historical stillbirth burials and orders NHS contacts
Health and Social Care Secretary Yvette Cooper has apologised on behalf of the Government to families affected by historical stillbirth burials and cremations. Yvette...
Josh MacAlister launches England's first national foster-carer recruitment campaign
Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister has launched England's first national campaign to recruit foster carers. Josh MacAlister MP. Photo: UK Parliament (official portrait)....
Polly Billington plans first statutory regulation of heating-oil market
Energy Consumers Minister Polly Billington has announced plans to regulate the heating-oil market for the first time. Polly Billington MP. Photo: UK Parliament (official...
Kanishka Narayan renews UK-Canada partnership on frontier AI security
Artificial Intelligence Minister Kanishka Narayan has agreed a renewed AI security partnership between the United Kingdom and Canada. Kanishka Narayan MP. Photo: UK Parliament...
Chris Bryant considers formal route for paramilitary groups to disband
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has published an independent report examining how paramilitary groups could move towards disbandment. Sir Chris Bryant MP. Photo:...
Kim McGuinness unveils 25-year Newcastle-Gateshead regeneration framework
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has unveiled a draft 25-year regeneration framework for the centre of Newcastle and Gateshead. Kim McGuinness. Photo: public official...
Steve Rotheram records one million journeys on publicly controlled St Helens buses
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that passengers have made more than one million journeys on the new publicly controlled bus network...
Liz Twist prompts government talks with Papyrus administrators
Liz Twist has prompted government officials to begin work with the administrators of Papyrus after leading a parliamentary debate on youth suicide prevention. Liz...
Luke Akehurst presses for police funding formula to reflect North East demand
Luke Akehurst has called for a revised police funding formula and more officers in the North East after securing a Westminster Hall debate. Luke...
Anthony Okereke sets out pipeline of 50,000 potential London council homes
Councillor Anthony Okereke has set out a pipeline of more than 50,000 potential new council homes across London if sufficient funding is made available....
Chris McDonald sets out lower-cost route for standard-essential patent disputes
Science, Innovation and Investment Minister Chris McDonald has set out a package of reforms to standard-essential patent licensing. Chris McDonald MP. Photo: UK Parliament...
Ruth Jones introduces bill for statutory hare close season
Ruth Jones has introduced a bill seeking a statutory close season for brown hares in England and Wales. Ruth Jones MP. Photo: UK Parliament...
Alice Macdonald welcomes resident boards for £40m Norwich neighbourhood programme
Alice Macdonald has welcomed the appointment of resident-led bodies that will shape up to £40 million of long-term investment in two Norwich neighbourhoods. Alice...
Lord Leong expands electricity-bill support to more than 10,000 businesses
Business minister Lord Leong has confirmed that more than 10,000 businesses will be eligible for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme from 2027. Lord Leong....
Baroness Hayter plans Health Bill amendment on fracture liaison rollout
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town has announced plans to amend the Health Bill to require a delivery plan for universal fracture liaison services. Baroness...
Dan Tomlinson promises greater fiscal powers for English regions at Budget
Growth Minister Dan Tomlinson has promised that the Government will transfer greater fiscal powers from the Treasury to English regions, with further detail due...
Martin Smart uses heavy horses to create Parker's Piece wildflower meadows
Councillor Martin Smart is overseeing the creation of two native wildflower meadow areas on Parker's Piece in central Cambridge. Councillor Martin Smart. Photo: Cambridge...
Chris McDonald announces £78m quantum technology and skills package
Science, Innovation and Investment Minister Chris McDonald has announced a package worth £78 million for quantum technologies, supply chains and skills. Chris McDonald MP....
Ed Miliband backs energy ceasefire to protect Ukraine through winter
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has backed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for an energy ceasefire as Ukraine prepares for another winter under Russian attack. Ed...
Jonathan Reynolds prepares legal protection for Falklands-linked businesses
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced plans to protect UK businesses and individuals from Argentine measures aimed at lawful commercial activity connected to the...
Torsten Bell targets 660,000 households in Pension Credit campaign
Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has launched a campaign sending Pension Credit advice to 660,000 households in areas with high proportions of low-income pensioners. Torsten...
Emma Hardy launches flood resilience certificate pilots for homes
Floods Minister Emma Hardy has announced pilots of new Flood Performance Certificates intended to give homeowners clearer information about a property's flood risk and...