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 […]
CMA launches review of private dentistry
CMA is seeking views from consumers and dental professionals to inform its review New CMA advice published to help people when choosing and paying for dental treatment CEO: “For some, turning to private dentistry is a choice – but for many, it’s a necessity. People need clear, accessible information at the right time so they […]
CMA launches investigation into hotel chains
Probe will examine whether hotel chains used a data services provider to share sensitive information Source link
Government launches investment in support for kinship carers
Thousands of children living in kinship care are set to benefit from earlier, more consistent support as the government today announces seven new Kinship Zones across England. Kinship carers are adults who step in to provide a loving and supportive home to children in their family whose parents are unable to care for them full-time […]
Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
HM Treasury has today launched a recruitment campaign for a new Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Source link
OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign
New resources aimed at older people provided to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online. Source link
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches
New campaign supports business owners to protect themselves against cyber threats to safeguard jobs and growth Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months More large firms are taking action, but government wants to help businesses of every size to move further and faster by putting protections in place Business owners are being urged to “lock the […]
DBS launches new podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals
DBS has launched a podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals covering topics such as DBS checks, eligibility and the barring process. Source link
Red tape to be slashed as MOD launches new team to back British small businesses
New team to transform how small businesses can bid for and win Defence contracts. 30 pathfinder SMEs across the UK initially selected for support and to represent different sectors and regions. Work is part of the government’s drive to spend £2.5 billion more with SMEs. Known as the Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG), […]
CMA draft Annual Plan launches the first phase of its new Strategy for 2026 to 2029
The draft Annual Plan centres on promoting competition and protecting consumers with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity. This is in keeping with the government’s Strategic Steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which provides important transparency over the policy priorities it can help advance whilst […]