Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID
Consultation will let the public have their say on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister says government needs to “catch up” with services offered by the private sector, like online banking Digital ID prototype shows how “government by app” […]
Help with the cost of living in 2026
We know that families across the country are feeling the impact of the cost of living – it’s the number one issue impacting working people. It’s why we’re taking action to reduce everyday costs, whether it’s freezing rail fares and prescription charges or increasing wages and lowering energy bills. We are taking practical steps to […]
CMA response to consultation on refining the UK’s competition regime
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) consultation on proposals to improve the pace, predictability, proportionality and process of the UK's competition … Source link
Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies
Group has allowed an expected average increase of 2.2% in customer bills, nearly half of which is due to market movements Some extra money also granted to improve services, tackle pollution and secure investment 83% of increases sought by water companies rejected – companies have been allowed less additional revenue than in the group’s provisional ruling Background A price control sets the amount of revenue companies are allowed to recover […]
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Tech companies must go ‘above and beyond’ to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action
Government tells tech companies to go further and faster in implementing safety measures to protect women and girls online Warning comes after government takes decisive action to tackle online violence and Ofcom issues practical guidance to tech firms Tech Secretary encourages Ofcom to report on which companies are failing to act soon as possible, to inform women and […]
First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms
Young people will be able to take the very first V Levels in education, finance, and digital in 2027, under landmark reforms to help young people secure well-paid jobs. Too many young people have been held back by a system that didn’t value every route to success. That’s why the government has introduced V Levels, which offer transformational new qualifications – […]
Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom
Operation Soteria to be delivered in courtrooms, ensuring rape cases focus on suspects not victims. New national Independent Legal Advisor service for rape victims to be launched later this year, fulfilling manifesto commitment. New data shows structural reforms to leave Crown Court backlog 84,000 cases lower in 2035, compared to investment and efficiencies alone. Part […]
Action plan launched to build stronger communities
Millions of families, friends and neighbours will feel a stronger sense of community, unity and national pride thanks to renewed efforts to stamp out extremism, hate and division announced today. Today the government is launching a rallying call for action, setting out the first steps towards a more connected, cohesive and resilient United Kingdom – a place where neighbour continues to look […]
We are appalled by the continued restrictions imposed on the women and girls of Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Colleagues, let me first begin by expressing the United Kingdom’s deep concern at the intensification of the Taliban’s repression. We are appalled by the continued restrictions imposed on the women and girls of Afghanistan, including the ban preventing Afghan women from accessing UN spaces. Millions are being systematically excluded from society. As we heard from […]