U.K., Oct. 14 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On Monday 19 October, MPs will debate a petition relating to sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling or coercive cases. Watch the debate (from 4:30pm, Monday 19 October) Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate). Irene Campbell MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send ...
U.K., Oct. 14 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: The government has agreed to a key recommendation made by the Transport Committee and revised its plans for setting up the new rail passengers' council. Read the letter In a letter sent to Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury this week, Rail Minister Lord Hendy revealed that whoever is chosen to be chair of the watchdog will in future have to face the Committee before they are formally appointed. The Committee first called for pre-appointment...
U.K., Oct. 14 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: New information has been published about who gives oral evidence to select committee inquiries, revealing a more detailed picture than previously available. Infographic: Witness diversity statistics The House of Commons is committed to diversity and inclusion. The Liaison Committee has called for a diverse range of witnesses as it is important to effective scrutiny. As select committees gather written and oral evidence for their inqui...
U.K., Oct. 14 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Peter Hennessy, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, shares candid insights on power, public service and challenges facing modern politics. Watch now Show transcript Hide transcript Lord Speaker: Welcome to the Lord Speakers podcast. The Lord Speaker's Corner is actually in North London because we have the great pleasure of being able to talk to Peter Hennessy, who just before the summer recess retired from the House of Lords. He is, as every...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK joins G7 partners in an international funding package that will back Ukraine's nuclear safety in the face of continued Russian aggression. * Support comes after the Prime Minister welcomed President Zelenskyy to Downing Street, calling on allies to increase pressure on Putin's war machine. * Russia continues to carry out hundreds of strikes on Ukrainian oil and gas facilities, including one of the largest ba...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major restorations will take place at national sites in the care of English Heritage, including Dover Castle, Osborne on the Isle of Wight, and Brodsworth Hall in Doncaster Heritage sites that serve communities across England, from historic town halls to churches, synagogues, market halls and castles, are set for repair and renovation thanks to over £41 million of government investment. The Places of Wor...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new HQ in Derby marks latest step to bring railway back into public control and put passengers before profit * new development to bring estimated £151 million boost to region and hundreds of rail jobs to the city * young people to also benefit from up to 600 GBR apprenticeship places opened up over next 4 years Rail passengers across Britain are a step closer to a railway run in their interests, as the si...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Tactical Power Challenge on behalf of the British Army and with support from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) * The challenge seeks innovative solutions to improve the generation, storage, distribution and management of electrical power for deployed forces. * The activity is being delivered in partnership with Australia's Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accele...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In a speech today, the Prime Minister will invite Scotland's First Minister to work with him on the common good of pushing more power out of both Westminster and Holyrood, unlocking jobs and opportunity in every region. Delivering his remarks after speaking with young people today in Lanarkshire, Andy Burnham will emphasise the Scottish Government is one of the most centralised devolved administrations in Europe...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: They attended Westminster Magistrates following a lengthy and complex investigation by the Food Standard Agency's (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).  The men who appeared in court via video-link are Tudor Organ, age 30 from Carmarthen, William Organ age 54 from Carmarthen, Simon Jones age 36 from Carmarthen, and David Hird age 29 from Ceredigion. Richard Agyemang age 58,  Amjad Buttar age 58, and...