Social Security in an independent Scotland
An independent Scotland would have the opportunity to create a new approach to social security that could transform lives and ensure a decent standard of living for all, according to a new paper to be launched on 6 December...
Monday, 4 December 2023 11:12
WRAP calls for policies to scale up UK’s circular economy and address inequality
On Gender Equality Day at COP28 – with the Guardian reporting that only 15 out of the 133 world leaders participating in this year’s COP28 are women...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:51
Children’s social care: Education Committee to investigate if Government’s reforms are going far and fast enough
Reforming the children’s social care sector across England will be the subject of a major new Education Committee inquiry launched today...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:43
London Assembly urges Mayor to announce Free School Meals decision as soon as possible
The Mayor of London should announce whether he intends to extend his Free School Meals programme for another academic year as soon as possible, the London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee has urged...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:39
COP28: UK climate satellite contracts
Two space companies have been awarded major contracts to work on a UK-led climate satellite mission, during the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, UAE...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:37
UKEF joins new international alliance to help export finance reach net zero
The UK’s export credit agency (ECA) has become a founding member of a partnership convened by the UN to help export finance reach net zero emissions by 2050...
Monday, 4 December 2023 10:08
Douglas Chalmers endorsed as Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Following a pre-appointment hearing conducted by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee last week, Douglas Chalmers has been endorsed by PACAC to take up the role of Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL). ..
Monday, 4 December 2023 09:30
UK leadership generates billions in climate finance and first climate resilient debt clause in Africa
Billions in climate finance will be mobilised for the global Net Zero transition over the next decade following an initiative from the UK and World Bank at COP28 today, 4 December...
Monday, 4 December 2023 09:28
Updated guidance published on piloting devolving decision making for child victims of modern slavery
The Home Office has launched a pilot programme that will test alternative models of decision making for child victims of modern slavery and human trafficking....
Monday, 4 December 2023 09:26
National Audit Office publishes report on The MoD Equipment Plan 2023 to 2033
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) publishes its Equipment Plan (the Plan) each year, setting out its intended investment in equipment and support projects over the next 10 years...
Monday, 4 December 2023 07:11