New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers
Ministers will change the law to strengthen safety and protections for passengers in taxi and private hire vehicles (PHVs). The proposed new standards come after Baroness Casey’s audit into Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, which was published in June of this year. Since then, the government has acted fast to keep passengers and young […]
Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
Soft drinks levy will be extended to cover more products, including sugary milk-based drinks. Changes could cut 17 million calories a day from the nation’s daily intake, helping to prevent cancer, heart disease, and stroke and take pressure off the NHS Companies have until January 2028 to remove sugar or face the new charge which […]
We must protect our society against tomorrow’s cyber threats
It’s great to be here with you all today. I’m also really pleased that the invitation for today’s conference actually reached you, and didn’t fall into your email’s junk folder. But if you are here because you picked up this invitation in your spam, I just want to be crystal clear – we are not […]
Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers enable the Environment Agency to protect the environment and deliver sustainable growth
Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers are helping the Environment Agency to hold businesses to account, protect the environment and support sustainable growth, Chief Regulator Dr Jo Nettleton has said today (21 November). In her latest report , the Chief Regulator outlines how the Environment Agency’s regulatory approach is evolving to meet modern environmental […]
Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip-offs
Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures which will destroy the operating model of ticket touts. The Government has today (19th November) announced plans to make it illegal for tickets to concerts, theatre, comedy, sport and other live events to be resold for […]
New Energy Resilience Strategy to better protect infrastructure
The government took swift action to bolster Britain’s energy resilience following the North Hyde substation fire in March, including commissioning the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to investigate NESO’s recommendations are already being implemented across the energy system and will lay the foundations for a new first of its kind Energy Resilience Strategy the strategy […]
Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations
National Heritage Memorial Fund to support communities in repairing and conserving local war memorials The government has announced £2 million in funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support the repair and conservation of local war memorials across the United Kingdom, as the nation prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday. The funding will build on […]
Housing measures introduced to protect poultry and other captive birds
In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (commonly known as bird flu) in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, coupled with heightened risk levels, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with housing measures is being introduced for north, central and parts of east of England to mitigate the risk of […]
Government action to protect children from abusive parents
Government announces plan to repeal presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 New evidence shows that always prioritising contact can perpetuate child abuse in the worst cases Part of Plan for Change to protect children, standing up for victims and restoring faith in the justice system The repeal is founded on the clear […]
Protect your home this Flood Action Week: five hardy plants to safeguard your garden
Homeowners are encouraged to whack on their wellies and get their hands dirty to improve the flood resilience of their gardens as part of the Environment Agency’s Flood Action Week (13-19 October). After several named storms last winter, communities have been warned not to become complacent about the risk of flooding and to start preparing […]