Emergency hazards to be repaired within 24 hours through Awabb's Law
New plans to clamp down on rogue social landlords who fail to provide safe homes have been announced today, supporting the Government’s pledge to deliver Awaab’s Law...
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 00:01
NHS expands mental health support for veterans with more than half saying it’s hard to speak up
The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for armed forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find it difficult to speak up about mental health issues...
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 00:01
Millions of renters better off with boost to housing support
Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase Local Housing Allowance...
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 00:01
ASCL welcomes Labour’s focus on improving pupil attendance
Responding to Labour’s plan to tackle persistent absence in schools, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 22:30
NEU comments on Labour plans to tackle school absence
Commenting on Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s speech which outlines Labour’s proposals to ‘get to grips’ with persistent non-attendance, Daniel Kebede, General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 22:30
NAHT comments on Labour plan to legislate for register of children not in school
Commenting as Labour announce they would introduce a national register of children who are not in school, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 22:30
FCDO statement on Bangladesh election: January 2024
The FCDO has issued the following statement following elections in Bangladesh...
Monday, 8 January 2024 19:04
UN Rights experts demand accountability for sexual torture victims of Hamas
Top rights experts on Monday demanded prompt investigations and accountability for victims of sexual torture in the 7 October Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel...
Monday, 8 January 2024 17:30
UN news: Call for commitment to democracy and human rights in Bangladesh
The UN human rights chief on Monday called on the newly elected Government of Bangladesh to take steps to renew the country’s commitment to democracy and human rights...
Monday, 8 January 2024 17:26
Cold snap - RAC advice to drivers
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 16:36