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MOD to review Armed Forces exemption from UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The MOD is to conduct its five-yearly review of the armed forces’ exemption from the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...

Monday, 30 July 2018 20:26

Inequality across the education system is rising, says Rayner

Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, has commented on government figures showing that inequality across the education system is rising...

Monday, 30 July 2018 17:28

Which? welcomes smart ticketing at ScotRail

Alex Hayman, Which? Managing Director of Public Markets, said:"The introduction of smart ticketing is a huge opportunity to deliver much-needed improvements for long-suffering rail passengers, and should not be missed..."

Monday, 30 July 2018 17:22

Next-generation low carbon vehicle technology: apply for funding

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop vehicle technologies that reduce CO2 emissions and build the UK’s supply chain...

Monday, 30 July 2018 15:56

Government commissions independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

The Home Office has announced plans to launch an independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015...

Monday, 30 July 2018 15:23

Home Office report on the economic and social costs of modern slavery

The Home Office has published a report aimed at estimating the cost of modern slavery in the UK...

Monday, 30 July 2018 12:56

Government launches new, global-leading counter-fraud and economic crime profession

Today, the Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, has announced a new central government Profession to be launched on 9th October...

Monday, 30 July 2018 12:13

MPs launch inquiry into enforcement of the Equality Act

The Women and Equalities Committee today launches an inquiry into the enforcement of the Equality Act 2010...

Monday, 30 July 2018 12:09

Home Secretary launches and doubles the early intervention youth fund

More projects to steer young people away from serious violence will be supported by the government after the Home Secretary announced the doubling of the early intervention youth fund...

Monday, 30 July 2018 11:51

InnovateUK publishes case study on OakTec: global demand for low-emission engine

Lancaster engineering business OakTec is on the verge of commercialising a high-performance, low-cost and environmentally-friendly gas engine for vehicles...

Monday, 30 July 2018 10:54