Man who killed motorcyclist has sentence increased
Jack Garwell, of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, had his sentence increased by two and a half years after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that on the evening of 16 January 2024, Jack Garwell, 24, was driving from Scunthorpe to Doncaster on the A18 when he attempted to overtake three vehicles on a single […]
Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth: Deputy Prime Minister’s speech
Thank you for that kind introduction, James. Good afternoon. Thanks to our guests and panellists for joining us today, and to HSF Kramer for hosting us. And it’s great to be here to launch this new independent report… Evidence, if it were needed, that English Law is one of our greatest national assets. This is personal to me, having studied law at SOAS, undertaking my Master’s in law at Harvard, and coming back to the UK to work […]
GAD contributes to cross government climate conference
Climate risk specialists from the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) have shared insights and expertise on the links between climate, health and sustainable growth at a major conference. The annual Civil Service Climate and Environment Network (CSCEN) Conference took place on 25 March 2026. The conference brought together civil servants and partners from across government and […]
Pay offer to resident doctors
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care writes to resident doctors after the BMA Resident Doctors Committee rejects the latest offer. Source link
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on Syria
Thank you, Mr President, I present the draft resolution “Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic.” For fourteen years, this Council stood with the Syrian people as they endured one of the most brutal chapters in modern history. It was the Commission of Inquiry that ensured the world could not look away. Its independent […]
Cadet Adult Recognition Awards open for application in the Highlands
The Cadet Adult Recognition Awards (CARAs) are your chance to say thank you to the adult volunteers who make the cadet experience possible. Source link
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the resolution on South Sudan
Thank you, Mr President. I am honoured to present, on behalf of a core group of Albania, Ireland, Norway and the UK, this draft resolution on Advancing Human Rights in South Sudan. This resolution seeks to extend the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan for a further year. We present this against a deeply troubling backdrop in […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Thank you, Mr President, We wish to make an explanation of vote on draft resolution L.35. The UK fully recognises that the human rights situation in Gaza and the West Bank remains dire. Civilians continue to suffer at an unacceptable scale. The deregistration and closure of international NGOs risks cutting off life-saving assistance. The work […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Explanation of Vote for the draft resolution on unilateral coercive measures
Mr President, The debate on so-called unilateral coercive measures is at risk of going nowhere. When every autonomous measure is described as unlawful or coercive, the distinction between lawful accountability tools and genuinely abusive practices disappears. That may be politically convenient for some, but it does not advance human rights. The United Kingdom is clear […]
Support for thousands with musculoskeletal conditions as government tackles inactivity
Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. ‘Getting it Right First Time’ Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions get off community waiting lists and return to work sooner. Results highlight new approach to tackling economic inactivity and waiting […]