Thousands of vulnerable teenagers risk missing out on support because local authorities do not always have complete information about whether young people are in education, employment, or training. Building on the Milburn Review, the government is providing additional support and tools to help councils identify those at risk earlier and intervene more effectively. New data … Read more
First ever Commissioner to speak up for women, babies and families National Action Plan will be published in December to overhaul services and drive long-term change Additional £41 million investment to improve safety at maternity and neonatal facilities New standards for maternity triage across the country will end the postcode lottery in care Families across … Read more
The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act tomorrow (Monday 29 June), bringing an end to nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalised rough sleeping and begging. Originally introduced in 1824, the Vagrancy Act has been found to punish people simply for not having a home. As a result, it has pushed vulnerable people away … Read more
Support Conversations expanding to a further 27 Jobcentres across Great Britain, bringing the total to 33 sites. Disabled people and those with health conditions on out of work benefits are being offered a one-to-one, voluntary, hour-long conversation to discuss their support needs and identify extra help. This support is personalised and could link people to … Read more
Fraudsters and debtors who refuse to pay face tough new consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts, as new laws come into force. Debtors will begin receiving updated letters from today, warning them to get in touch and pay up. This is part of Government’s commitment to savings of £14.6 billion over the next five years from fraud, error and debt activity. The DWP is writing to thousands … Read more
Government backs critical minerals projects across the UK, strengthening Britain’s economic security by diversifying supply. £50m investment will turbocharge domestic production of critical minerals to help shore up UK’s supplies of smartphones, fridges and electric vehicle batteries. This builds on over £200m government support for critical minerals projects boosting local jobs and opportunity. Households and … Read more
Offenders to be fitted with innovative tags that measure alcohol intake 24/7 Drinking expected to soar as fans tune in to football games from pubs and at home Tags help to protect our streets from £21 billion cost of booze-fuelled crime Statistics show that around 7,300 criminals either released from prison or serving a community sentence will be forced to wear alcohol tags at some point during the tournament. The innovative tags work around the clock and quickly detect if … Read more
At around 19:26 on Monday 21 October 2024, train reporting number 1J25, the 18:31 service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth, collided with train 1S71, the 19:09 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury service. The collision took place near Talerddig, Powys. Both train services were operated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL). The trains were operating on Network Rail’s … Read more
It was a huge honour to hand over my credentials to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga i le Ao o le Malo, Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II, two weeks ago. It was particularly special to arrive as the new British High Commissioner just in time to enjoy Samoa’s spectacular independence celebrations. In His Majesty … Read more
UK and Japan unlock significant inward investments totalling more than £9 billion in infrastructure and financial services and up to £9 billion in offshore wind. New technology partnership will accelerate cooperation on cutting-edge tech including AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Visit drives forward partnership with UK’s closest security partner in Asia, marking a step change in the UK–Japan relationship. The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a … Read more
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