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Libya: A glimmer of hope

Since the 2011 Arab Spring, Libya – a country of 6.7 million inhabitants, potentially very rich with immense oil reserves – has been beset by violent conflicts between different factions and ...

Suspected violent criminals to be held for longer without trial under new law

People arrested for serious crimes can spend longer in custody as they await trial, under temporary legislation announced today. If passed by parliament, the period of time that offenders can be held ...

New report suggests 'pension-style' model can fix the social care crisis

As the government prepares to unveil its long-awaited plan for social care, a new report by the Centre for Policy Studies - the leading centre-right think tank - supported by a number of high profile ...

Concerns raised over government's £2bn 'Kickstart' employment programme

Concerns have been raised about the government's Kickstart scheme, designed to deliver work places and job opportunities for young people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. £2 billion of public ...

Government to review North Sea offshore oil and gas licensing as part of zero emissions strategy

The government today announced it will review its policy on the future UK offshore oil and gas licensing regime as part of the wider aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Over half of the ...

Libya: A glimmer of hope

Since the 2011 Arab Spring, Libya – a country of 6.7 million inhabitants, potentially very rich with immense oil reserves – has been beset by violent conflicts between different factions and ...

Suspected violent criminals to be held for longer without trial under new law

New report suggests 'pension-style' model can fix the social care crisis

Concerns raised over government's £2bn 'Kickstart' employment programme

Government to review North Sea offshore oil and gas licensing as part of zero emissions strategy

The government today announced it will review its policy on the future UK offshore oil and gas licensing regime as part of the wider aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Over half of the ...

UK responds to OECD report on international regulatory cooperation

A new call for evidence has been launched on the UK’s international regulatory cooperation practices, in response to a review by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development ...

New EU regulation introduced to ban emissions 'cheat' devices from car manufacturers

The EU Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles, adopted in May 2018, comes into effect today. The new EU regulation overhauls and improves the quality and ...

Local Government Association calls for tougher sentences for attacks on fire crews

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for tougher sentences to help tackle a “sickening” rise in attacks on fire crews. Earlier this year, the Home Secretary revealed initial ...