Politics

Europe
1. Lords report says Government should continue participating in Europol
  The House of Lords EU Committee calls for the UK Government to opt-in to the...
2. Governments sign historic global treaty to regulate the $85bn arms trade
  History will be made today at the United Nations as many governments sign an...
3. The European Commission's announcement on access to benefits
  The government's response to the European Commission's announcement on access to benefits...
4. Shapps: Support our historic vote on Europe
  Letter from the desk of Grant Shapps MP, Conservative Party Chairman. I'm writing to update you on some...
Devolved
1. Welsh aviation sector in the spotlight
  The strength of the aviation industry in Wales will be highlighted by the Secretary of State for Wales, David...
2. Scotland has vital role in ending global hunger
  The Secretary of State for Scotland and the International Development Minister spoke as they attended...
3. Why isn't integrated education mentioned in OFMDFM shared future strategy
  Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has questioned why...
4. Wales Office Minister urges local communities to apply for new fund
  Baroness Randerson recently attended the launch of the Heritage Lottery Fund's...
Growth & Reform
1. PM seeks launch of trade deal to turbo-charge the transatlantic economy
  The Prime Minister opens the G8 summit in Northern Ireland today with an...
2. Presidents Obama and Putin must deliver on Syria at the G8
  US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin must throw all their...
3. G8 Summit Live
  Watch G8 Summit live, on...
4. End the damaging reshuffle culture in UK politics
  In a report published today the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee calls...
Unions
1. Carling workers vote overwhelmingly for strike in 'pay cut' dispute
  Employees at the Molson Coors brewery in Burton-on-Trent, who face being sacked...
2. Northern Rail staff vote for strike action over "lies and dirty tricks"
  RMT confirmed today that Northern Rail staff have voted for strike action in a...
3. Unite urges Astra Zeneca to reconsider plans for Alderley Park
  Unite, Britain's biggest union, will meet senior bosses at AstraZeneca on Monday (29...
4. New safety in numbers campaign launched
  On 28 April UNISON will launch its Safety in Numbers campaign to increase the number of health and safety reps...
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