New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse
Victims and survivors of ‘honour’- based abuse will be kept safer through a new legal definition and guidance to help improve how frontline professionals support victims and pursue perpetrators. Recent statistics show that nearly 3,000 ‘honour’- based abuse related offences were recorded by the police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2025. […]
The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points today: on elections, on the security situation and consolidating peace. First, the United Kingdom commends the government of the Central African Republic for their efforts, working in coordination with MINUSCA, to ensure that presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections took place and largely peacefully on 28 December. We welcome that […]
Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims
Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at the heart of a faster, fairer courts system Government sets out pragmatic package of court reform to turn the tide on years of neglect Highest ever investment so Crown Court can sit unlimited sitting days and run at maximum capacity next year Only reform, investment and modernisation will […]
MHRA patient safety essay competition 2025
Entries are now closed for the MHRA patient safety essay competition 2025. Medical students and foundation doctors were invited to explore how genetic differences can affect responses to medicines, and how the MHRA Yellow Card scheme – the UK system for reporting suspected side effects – could better capture this information. The MHRA Patient Safety […]
GAD sets up new pension scheme working group
Colleagues from across the public sector have joined a new Public Sector Defined Contribution (PSDC) working group set up by the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD). Inaugural meeting GAD chaired the first meeting of the PSDC working group in February, which attracted attendees from a wide range of organisations including: Cabinet Office Department of Health & […]
Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work
£25 million for NHS to continue to innovate how to support work outcomes Part of 10 Year Health Plan drive to treat work as health outcome Tackles economic inactivity, showing how NHS is a driver of economic growth Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work, thanks to a £25 […]
Northern Ireland remit letter for Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026
Remit letter for PRRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round. Source link
Energy bills coming down thanks to government action, as Prime Minister vows to bear down on cost of living
Energy bills set to fall from April, as Ofgem confirms 7% or £117 decrease to the price cap Government delivers lower bills thanks to removal of an average £150 of costs off bills, funded by asking the wealthy to pay their fair share at the most recent Budget Reduction marks another milestone in the government’s […]
We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
As we mark this grim anniversary, I want to reflect on three personal encounters I’ve had with Ukrainians from all walks of life. They show what Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war is doing to civilians, to vital infrastructure, and fundamentally to the rules we are all here to uphold, our United Nations Charter. First, a year […]
Next stop, new career – bus drivers encourage others to get on board
bus drivers across the country come together to promote the benefits of their career, whether entering the world of work or looking at a career change the sector offers new opportunities, strong career progression and the responsibility of connecting people to their communities calls to join come amid the government’s ongoing bus reform, following the […]