Government announces new measures to boost funding for small businesses
New laws to arm small businesses against unfair contracts that stop them raising money from unpaid invoices will be put to Parliament today...
Monday, 10 September 2018 09:48
ADASS responds to Government's Health and Social Care staff engagement exercise
Responding to a national engagement exercise with health and social care staff launched by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock, Glen Garrod, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), said...
Monday, 10 September 2018 09:27
NHS long term plan must be ambitious but realistic says NHS Providers
The forthcoming NHS long term plan can improve patient care and cement public trust in the NHS, but it must free the health service from a debilitating cycle of missed performance and financial targets, according to a new briefing from NHS Providers..
Monday, 10 September 2018 00:01
Foreign Affairs Committee calls for an independent inquiry into the decision-making processes that led to non-intervention in Syria
A comprehensive atrocity prevention strategy is more vital than ever, say MPs...
Monday, 10 September 2018 00:01
Women’s representation in local government ‘stuck in the past’ says new Fawcett Society research
In the centenary of women's suffrage, 97% of English councils remain male dominated...
Monday, 10 September 2018 00:01
Police forced to lock up children due to lack of alternatives
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee has called on the Mayor and borough councils to urgently work together to provide suitable accommodation suitable for children detained in the capital...
Monday, 10 September 2018 00:01
Shelter responds to Nationwide Foundation review of private renting
Shelter's has published its reponse to Nationwide Foundation and Univeristy of York's review of the private rented sector, which calls for property MOTs for private rented homes...
Monday, 10 September 2018 00:01
Brokenshire warns building owners to replace unsafe cladding or face action
The owners of private buildings with unsafe ACM cladding have been told they must remove it or face enforcement action...
Monday, 10 September 2018 00:01
Home ownership now little more than a pipe dream for public sector workers, says Unison research
Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers across Britain, according to research published today by UNISON...
Sunday, 9 September 2018 16:33
Justice Secretary announces victim compensation scheme review, scraps unfair rule
The Justice Secretary has today announced a full review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme to ensure it reflects the changing nature of crime and can better support victims...
Sunday, 9 September 2018 16:03