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First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

By The Press Association12th July 2021News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to the head of a gender equality charity who died last week. The First Minister described Emma Ritch, the executive director of women’s rights organisation

Stormont ministers agree new Covid-19 relaxations on July 26 despite rising infection rates

By David Young and Rebecca Black, Reporters9th July 2021News Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers have agreed a further wave of Covid-19 relaxations for Northern Ireland. The measures, which include the end of social-distancing requirements for outdoor activities and a reduction of the

Local councils face ‘£3 billion budget deficit’ as nation emerges from lockdown restrictions

By The Press Association9th July 2021News England

Local councils across the UK are facing a £3 billion budget deficit as a result of the pandemic, according to an investigation by the BBC. The broadcaster’s Shared Data Unit

Easing lockdown cannot be at expense of half million immunocompromised people, charities warn

By Jane Kirby, Reporter9th July 2021News England

Sixteen health charities have joined forces to urge the Government to support around 500,000 people for whom the Covid-19 vaccines may give less protection. With most of England’s Covid rules

Children’s Minister warns councils could be mandated to look after more unaccompanied child migrants

By Jemma Crew, Reporter8th July 2021News England

The Government could require councils to look after more child migrants who arrive on Britain’s shores unaccompanied if they do not step forward to do more voluntarily. Children’s Minister Vicky

Government to set up new unit across multiple departments to tackle drug misuse in society

By John Besley, Reporter8th July 2021News England

A new drugs unit will be set up to help end illegal drug-related illness and deaths, the Government has announced. The Joint Combating Drugs Unit will combine multiple Government departments,

Government urged to respond a year after damning review published into NHS scandals

By Ella Pickover, Reporter8th July 2021News England

The Government has been urged to issue a full reply to a damning report which was published a year ago. A scathing inquiry into three NHS scandals, published in July

Over 100 experts condemn Government’s ‘dangerous and unethical experiment’ over restrictions

By Helen William, Reporter8th July 2021News England

More than 100 scientists and doctors have signed a letter accusing the UK Government of conducting a “dangerous and unethical experiment” and urging it to reconsider its plans to abandon

Sturgeon calls for ‘care and caution’ if restrictions to be eased as 3,800 new cases identified

By The Press Association7th July 2021News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is a time for “care and caution” if restrictions are eased further after almost 3,800 new coronavirus cases were identified. The First Minister expressed confidence

Government commissions review into impact of Brexit on adult social care workforce

By Flora Thompson, Reporter7th July 2021News England

Government advisers are to investigate the effect ending freedom of movement after Brexit is having on the social care sector and its workers. Home Office minister Kevin Foster wrote to

Tag: Government / Politics

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

Stormont ministers agree new Covid-19 relaxations on July 26 despite rising infection rates

Easing lockdown cannot be at expense of half million immunocompromised people, charities warn

Children’s Minister warns councils could be mandated to look after more unaccompanied child migrants

Government to set up new unit across multiple departments to tackle drug misuse in society

Government urged to respond a year after damning review published into NHS scandals

Over 100 experts condemn Government’s ‘dangerous and unethical experiment’ over restrictions

Sturgeon calls for ‘care and caution’ if restrictions to be eased as 3,800 new cases identified

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Government / Politics

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

Stormont ministers agree new Covid-19 relaxations on July 26 despite rising infection rates

Local councils face ‘£3 billion budget deficit’ as nation emerges from lockdown restrictions

Easing lockdown cannot be at expense of half million immunocompromised people, charities warn

Children’s Minister warns councils could be mandated to look after more unaccompanied child migrants

Government to set up new unit across multiple departments to tackle drug misuse in society

Government urged to respond a year after damning review published into NHS scandals

Over 100 experts condemn Government’s ‘dangerous and unethical experiment’ over restrictions

Sturgeon calls for ‘care and caution’ if restrictions to be eased as 3,800 new cases identified

Government commissions review into impact of Brexit on adult social care workforce