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Racism findings highlight need for urgent action, says NHS Providers

Responding to a new report, Too hot to handle, which finds the health service is falling short in tackling race discrimination, Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive at NHS Providers said...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:26

Welsh Government appoints commissioners to oversee South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority after ‘damning’ report

Commissioners are being appointed by the Welsh Government to run South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 15:25

New standards to improve service for all social housing tenants

Social housing staff will be upskilled to deliver high quality and professional services for tenants in response to evidence heard at the Grenfell Inquiry...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 14:59

Deputy Prime Minister hosts first global conference targeting ‘hackers for hire’ and malicious use of commercial cyber tools

In a speech today, the Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, has called on governments and businesses to address the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services by developing better safeguards and oversight...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 14:57

Cabinet readout - Feb 6

The Prime Minister opened Cabinet by paying tribute to the King and said all of our thoughts would be with His Majesty and we are wishing him a speedy recovery...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 13:07

UK first major economy to halve emissions

The UK is the first major economy to halve its emissions...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 13:04

DfE blog on Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in early years and how to find one

Early years educators play a vital and rewarding role in helping children get the best start for life and preparing them to begin school...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 12:48

New law to ban zombie-style knives and machetes (updated)

Zombie-style knives and machetes will be outlawed under legislation laid today. A surrender and compensation scheme will launch in the summer...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 12:46

New data sharing powers save taxpayers £137 million since introduction

The government will retain data sharing powers introduced in the Digital Economy Act (2017) after a statutory review published today finds they have saved taxpayers at least £137 million since coming into force. ...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 12:23

Lords Committee holds first evidence session of new inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity

On Thursday 8 February, the new House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee will hold its first evidence session in its inquiry considering the role of foods, such as ‘ultra-processed foods’...

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 12:21