Church of England charity must rapidly accelerate safeguarding reforms
The Charity Commission has set an expectation that the Archbishops’ Council should implement independent safeguarding structures as endorsed by the Church’s General Synod in February 2025 within 18 months from now – a year sooner than current plans indicate – and in the meantime, put robust interim measures in place to keep people safe. The […]
Reforms to go further in phasing down of harmful greenhouse gases
Harmful greenhouse gases used in commercial and industrial refrigeration, and in air conditioning and heat pump units will be phased down more quickly and extensively under ambitious plans outlined today (Wednesday 5 November) by the Government to reduce emissions and accelerate to net zero. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are manufactured gases primarily used as the refrigerant gas […]
Independent investigation and immediate reforms to prevent future releases in error
Dame Lynne Owens will chair independent investigation to get answers public deserve Mandatory new, stronger checks also brought in from today for releases to keep our streets safe Deputy Prime Minister pledges immediate action to prevent another mistaken release The investigation will establish the full facts of the incident, which shocked the public, and look […]
Thousands of children protected from abuse under victim reforms
Parental responsibility to be automatically restricted where a child is born of rape Reforms to also apply to parents convicted of serious sexual offences against any child – not just their own Amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill part of Government’s Plan for Change to protect children and restore faith in justice system Thousands more children will […]
Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment
Falmouth’s £150 million dock redevelopment – poised to create hundreds of jobs, support homegrown clean energy, and unleash economic growth across the south-west – will set sail through calmer seas thanks to government reforms upholding environmental protections while slashing bureaucracy. The major overhaul involves repairing critical dock structures to accommodate larger vessels. This could help […]