So with the final days of the pre-election period called purdah upon us, what does this mean and when did it start? Ministers, civil servants, and local authorities must exercise caution in making ...

Due to the general election being called, the government is now in a Purdah period, but what does that actually mean? As stated on the Parliament website: "The pre-election period (purdah ...

Four Stormont ministers are to be referred to the standards watchdog over potential breaches of purdah guidance during the ...

But they pointed out there was an "asymmetry" to the "purdah" arrangements - which are used to prevent governments from unveiling major new policies or announcing new funding deals in the period ...

One question that often comes up: If you’ve had sex during your period, can you get pregnant? The menstrual cycle is the monthly process by which the body prepares for the possibility of pregnancy.

A top Scottish government civil servant has confirmed there was a "lapse in internal handling" over an investment announcement during the local council election campaign in May. But Permanent ...