New civil society council established to put partnership at the heart of government
Civil society working in partnership with government at the highest level to drive implementation of the Covenant Better policy delivery across government through closer partnership on issues that cut across departments, from social cohesion to public services Council to provide an open and representative voice for civil society at the centre of government Leading voices […]
Targeted energy bill support and simpler access to legal guidance among plans to put data to work to improve lives
5 new projects will test how public sector data – including on energy use, social care and weather planning – can be better joined up to improve lives Projects could deliver better targeted energy bill help and enable improved AI legal support for small and medium-sized businesses Comes as investment unlocked to increase the public […]
New Defence Housing Service to put forces families first
New standalone Defence Housing Service to put Forces First, prioritising needs of military personnel, families and veterans. New and renewed homes will meet modern property standards comparable to high-quality professional landlords. Defence Secretary to meet military families benefiting from improved accommodation. A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a ‘Forces First’ approach […]