£164bn stimulus needed to prevent shrunken UK economy, Chancellor warned before spending review
The UK economy needs an ambitious cash injection of £164 billion in the year 2021-22, according to new analysis by IPPR, to restart it fully after the Covid crisis...
No ifs no buts Rwanda flights will be taking off in 10-12 weeks says...
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising that the first flights to Rwanda will take off in ten to twelve weeks and has accused...
Ministers accused over data protection during pandemic
A cross-party group of MPs has written to the Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, raising concerns over the Government’s approach to data protection and privacy.
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Cutting the Universal Credit lifeline now would be the wrong decision says Joseph Rowntree...
Responding to reports that the Chancellor plans to end the £20 rise in Universal Credit in April, Helen Barnard, Director, Joseph Rowntree Foundation said:...
MP’s call for root and branch reform of prison mental health support
The mental health crisis in prisons will continue unless root and branch reform takes place, a report by the Justice Committee has found.
A disjointed...
Slump in clothes prices causes inflation dip
The biggest annual drop in clothing prices since 2009 and cheaper second-hand cars, toys and computer games saw inflation fall in February
The annual rate...
Major transport upgrades, subsidised heat pumps and comprehensive review of rail following HS2 decision
Improved infrastructure to boost economic growth across the UK and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable if the right policy steps are...
Progress made but many still feel let down by police complaints system say MP’s
In its report published today the Home Affairs Committee has called on the Independent Office for Police Conduct to do more to drive change...
Under 30’s to be invited for Covid jab
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced this morning that people under 30 can now come forward for their Coronavirus jabs
Doing the media round this...
Bishop of Manchester-Inquiry into child sexual abuse was “pretty shameful” for the Church of...
The Bishop of Manchester David Walker has said that the inquiry into child sexual abuse was “pretty shameful” for the Church of England and...