The latest government news focussing on the transition to a greener future, international immigration and global human rights laws, crime legislation, the UK housing landscape and the latest government policy.
Séamus Boland, the newly elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee, emphasises the importance of placing civil society and social inclusion at the core of the EU’s efforts to enhance competitiveness and security.
Anger and dismay were the reactions across the board at a lack of support for health and social care in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Chancellor...
Focusing on closing the UK’s productivity gap, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond today delivered his first – and last – Autumn Statement
The focus...
A refreshed strategy to create 250,000 jobs by 2030 and boost the local economy has been launched this week in Greater Birmingham
Greater Birmingham launched...
Local authorities are increasingly having to target debtors’ homes as a way of recovering unpaid council tax, according to accountancy firm Moore Stephens
Accountancy firm...
A poll of global technology investors carried out at Web Summit yesterday suggests governments are not ready for artificial intelligence and its effect on...
Donald Trump has won the US presidential race, provoking anger and indignation in speakers from the tech community at Web Summit 2016
The reactions of...
Inclusive, open cities and societies will be key as we tackle climate change and embrace technological progress, says Lisbon mayor at Web Summit
Open cities...
The High Court has ruled that the government cannot begin the formal process to leave the EU without first consulting Parliament
Prime Minister Theresa May...
Eight London councils have written to Home Secretary Amber Rudd to ask for additional support for unaccompanied refugee children arriving from France
Refugee children need...
Members of Lincolnshire County Council have voted against devolution in the region, putting the deal at risk of delay or cancellation
Devolution in Lincolnshire could...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a new draft independence bill will be published this week setting out the rules for a second referendum…
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