The new permit variation includes a number of improvement conditions, required in order to meet the environmental standards within which industry can operate, as laid out in our sector guidance. In addition to the permit variation a separate new bespo… read more
You may have read recent news reports about the Common Travel Area. I would like to reassure you that the UK and Irish governments have worked intensively on measures to ensure the continuation of the CTA. We have an agreement which is almost ready to… read more
The UK rail industry transported 1.7 billion passengers and 110 billion tonnes of freight between 2017 and 2018. New technologies are needed to help meet passenger needs, offer better journeys and increase sustainability in rail services. £5.5 million… read more
“Trust me, I’m a doctor.” A phrase so reassuring that it’s a punchline. We trust doctors and nurses more than any other profession. It’s a bond of trust that is both implicit and unspoken. You see us at our weakest, our most vulnerable. You hold our l… read more
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has announced its visits programme for 2019. It is looking to meet businesses and workers affected by the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. Commissioner Professor Sarah Brown said: These visits are a vital… read more