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The future of Britain’s border control after Brexit
There are many questions that surround the control of our border after Brexit — this article will look at the plans set out by the government and the EU and analyse what they mean
More guidance and support needed from Government if Electric Vehicles target is to be...
Hybrid speculation causing further confusion and new charging points need to at least quadruple to meet demand from the sale of Electric Vehicles. Colliers International highlights main barriers to meeting Govt targets in inaugural Automotive Viewpoint
The future of electric vehicles
With the Government planning to ban the sale of petrol and diesel, many drivers are concerned about the lack of charging points for electric vehicles
At the frontier of brain tumour research, we must leave no stone unturned
With the Government set to invest an additional ÂŁ20 million into the research, diagnosis and development of treatments for brain tumours, Dr Ali Hansford elaborates on the need to talk more about how we are going to find the next blockbuster treatments for these devastating diseases
New measures to back British shale gas exploration
A new package of measures to deliver on the government's manifesto pledge to continue supporting the development of British shale gas has been announced today
The public perception of Brexit in 2018
Research from Morgan McKinley reveals that the UK working population are not happy with the Brexit vote, with 58% of professionals wanting another vote to determine the UK’s future
Government to invest in brain cancer research in honour of Tessa Jowell
Government doubles investment in brain cancer research with £40 million 'Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Research Mission’
Extend vote to 16-year-olds to make democracy open and fair, say AoC and NUS
Fair.Vote campaign brings together individuals and organisations from across the UK and politicians of all parties who believe that democracy should be open and fair
Consumers could face food bills after brexit
Thirty percent of food eaten in the UK currently comes from the EU: post-Brexit trade barriers threaten to disrupt that supply and increase costs for consumers, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee
MPs participate in photocall at parliament to show support for Fair.Vote campaign
More than 30 MPs participated in a drop-in photocall session at Parliament last Wednesday (2 May 2018) to show support for the Private Member’s Bill launched by Peter Kyle MP, aiming to lower the voting age to 16
Housing Secretary awards funding to reduce rough sleeping
Housing Secretary James Brokenshire awards funding to Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands to reduce rough sleeping
Using gas grid to store excess electricity could boost UK renewables
Institution calls for Government support to change pipes and materials to allow excess electricity, in the form of hydrogen, to be stored in the gas grid
The Government Transformation Strategy: One year on
Kevin Cunnington, Director General of the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) shares his thoughts on the progress of the Government Transformation Strategy, launched just over a year ago
Thousands of children will benefit from Heritage Schools Programme
The Department for Education has announced a £1.6 million investment into Historic England’s award-winning Heritage Schools programme. The money will allow the scheme to continue for the next two years and is believed to benefit up to 120,000 children across the UK
The programme by Heritage Schools has encouraged more than...
Government announces new cyber security export strategy to protect UK and allies
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox launched the government’s new Cyber Security Export Strategy (Monday 26 March) to promote the UK’s world-leading expertise and strengthen defence capabilities in the UK and allied countries
Taking steps to equal the voting age across the UK
The Association of Colleges and the National Union of Students have launched a campaign which aims to equal the voting age across the UK to 16
Government announces ÂŁ90 million programme to tackle inequalities in youth unemployment
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced the launch of an innovative programme to address ethnic inequalities in youth unemployment and to help disadvantaged young people get into work
PIMFA comments on Brexit Transition Deal
Following the announcement that negotiators have reached an initial deal on the Brexit transition period within the framework of the Draft Withdrawal Agreement published on 19th March 2018, John Barrass, EU Expert and Deputy CEO at PIMFA, said:
Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next...
The Environment Agency’s Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has highlighted the need for a new approach in his keynote speech at the annual Flood and Coast Conference
Extremism Commissioner confirms plans for 2018
Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Sara Khan, has set out her plans to engage and consult, produce a comprehensive study and make recommendations to government