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UK delivers humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians

UK delivers humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:42

UN: Israel-Palestine: Blockade puts Gaza aid on the line, WHO spotlights soaring mental health needs in Israel

Humanitarian operations in Gaza risked grinding to a halt on Wednesday due to the ongoing fuel blockade, while Israel continued to deal with a protracted hostage crisis amid the horrific aftermath of Hamas’ 7 October attacks...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:38

Guidance updated on Prompt payment policy

Information on measures introduced by the government to tackle late and unfair payment practices in both public and private sectors...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:37

Childcare reforms: MPs urge Chancellor to cut taxes to boost childcare sector

The Education Committee today writes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to consider key recommendations from its report on support for childcare and the early years...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:32

Barrister fee increase to help vulnerable victims bring attackers to justice

Fees for barristers who help vulnerable witnesses and victims to pre-record a cross examination will rise to £1,000, the government announced today (25 October 2023)...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:30

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: Commons Disagreement, Reason, Insistence and Amendment in Lieu - Oct 24

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: Commons Disagreement, Reason, Insistence and Amendment in Lieu - Oct 24...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:10

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Oct 25

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Oct 25...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:08

£45 million to be reinvested in government to boost long-term productivity as the Cabinet Office sells stake in SSCL

The Cabinet Office is to sell its 25% stake in SSCL for £82.3 million. £45m of the proceeds will be put aside to increase cross-government productivity to deliver for the public in the long-term...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:03

Civil Service Fast Stream exceeds target to boost stem expertise across Government

The Civil Service Fast Stream programme has exceeded its ambition to increase the number of hires with a STEM qualification to 50% across all schemes...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:02

Payment for care leavers in Scotland

Young people transitioning from the care system into adulthood are to receive a one-off Care Leaver Payment of £2,000 to support them to move into more independent living under proposals being considered...

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 11:19