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LGA responds to ADASS budget survey 2017

Responding to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ budget survey 2017, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, said...

Wednesday, 28 June 2017 00:01

UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises

United Nations agencies today launched a new campaign to make it easier for the 70 million unemployed youth to get financing and learn new skills to start a business...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 18:55

Matt Hancock's speech on technology at the Margaret Thatcher Conference on Security

Minister for Digital Matt Hancock's speech at the Margaret Thatcher Conference on Security in London...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 18:47

New opportunity for employers to play major role in setting new apprenticeships standards

Employers and experts from across different industries are being given the opportunity to take an active role in shaping apprenticeships across England...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 18:44

Expert panel appointed to advise on immediate safety action following Grenfell fire

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today announced a new independent expert advisory panel to advise on any immediate measures that can be put in place to make buildings safe following the Grenfell Tower fire...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 16:25

Defence Secretary’s speech at Cyber 2017 Chatham House Conference

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech at Cyber 2017 outlining how the Ministry of Defence is tackling today's cyber threats..

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 16:23

Economic Secretary's speech to the Association of British Insurers

Stephen Barclay at the Association of British Insurers "Brexit – the road ahead" conference...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 16:20

May's £1bn DUP bung could pay for extra teacher in every secondary school say Lib Dems

The government's £1bn bung to the DUP could have paid for an extra teacher in every secondary school across the UK over the next five years, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 15:36

Commons library briefing note on Safeguarding in English schools

This briefing provides information on the safeguarding responsibilities of schools in England, including the role of governing bodies, head teachers and school staff...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 15:33

Written statement on Contingent Liability

Harriett Baldwin (Ministry of Defence): I am today laying a Departmental Minute to advise that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has received approval from Her Majesty’s Treasury...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 14:45