Project reviews reveal some of Universal Credit's biggest challenges still to come, say MPs
Programme beset by delays and failures told by internal review it must “industrialise” to realise efficiency savings, while evidence on employment benefits has yet to be produced...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
Skills gap threatens to leave tomorrow’s police forces short says HMICFRS report
Police forces lack sufficiently deep understanding of the skills and capabilities of their workforce, risking their ability to meet future demands, according to a report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
Gove launches call for evidence on banning third party puppy sales
A ban on third party puppy sales is to be explored by the government as part of a package of reforms to drive up welfare standards, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced today...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
£100m to deliver 21st Century Schools for Wales
£100m is to be invested over the next three years to accelerate the delivery of the flagship 21st Century Schools and Education programme...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
This report proves once again that Universal Credit is not fit for purpose - Debbie Abrahams
Debbie Abrahams MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to the Work and Pensions Select Committee report on Universal Credit Project Assessment Reviews, said...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
Police custody in Cambridgeshire - generally impressive care, but concerns remain, says Inspector
Detainees in custody in Cambridgeshire were held in reasonably good physical conditions with “generally impressive” care and attention from staff, inspectors found in 2017...
Thursday, 8 February 2018 00:01
Labour to help councils keep money flowing in local economies
Labour will help local councils to bring services back in house, set up new energy companies and develop local economies, using a new team of experts, it will announce tomorrow...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 22:00
Background briefing on higher education student numbers
Headline student numbers have increased to new records following a short dip after to the 2012 reforms, according to a briefing paper prepared by the House of Commons Library...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 21:27
Parliament approves real terms increase in funding for local authorities
Parliament has today approved the funding settlement for English local authorities that will see a real terms increase in available resources over the next 2 years...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 19:47
Government introduces Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill
The government has today introduced legislation on cross-border haulage as the UK continues its preparations for life outside the EU...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 19:37