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UK launches new global Women and Girls Strategy on International Women’s Day
Women and girls will be put at the heart of the UK’s international work, with a new strategy that will tackle gender inequality across the globe. Launching on International Women’s Day, the new strategy will set out how...2023-03-08 1916 0 -
School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses
On International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March) the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making it clear that girls and boys should be offered the same sports during PE and extracurricular...2023-03-08 2444 0 -
British Businesses to Save Billions Under New UK Version of GDPR
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was first introduced last Summer and paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage in a co-design process with business leaders and data experts – ensuring that the new...2023-03-08 2352 0 -
Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living
The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out...2023-03-07 1215 0 -
Taxpayers given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions
The government has extended the voluntary National Insurance deadline to 31 July 2023 to give taxpayers more time to fill gaps in their National Insurance record and help increase the amount they receive in State Pension....2023-03-07 2643 0 -
Most vulnerable to be given more support to pay for court and tribunal fees
The scheme supports people on low incomes and with little to no savings with court and tribunal fees, ensuring a person’s financial situation does not limit their ability to seek justice. The government has launched a...2023-03-07 1282 0 -
PM awards MND campaigner Rob Burrow the UK’s 2,000th Points of Light
Rob Burrow MBE, the former Leeds Rhino and England Rugby League player who has passionately campaigned for people with Motor Neurone Disease, was yesterday named by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the 2,000th recipient of the...2023-03-07 1979 0 -
Waste dumped near school lands offender with 40-hour community order
The dumper of waste near a primary school in the Bordesley and Highgate ward has been given a 40-hour community order as punishment for their offences following a prosecution brought by the council. Javeed Ahmadzai, aged...2023-03-06 1050 0 -
UNICEF expresses concern for thousands of children in outer islands following Vanuatu twin cyclones
(C)UNICEF/UN0795693/SharmaUNICEF is preparing to ship its essential emergency supplies from Fiji, in addition to its emergency supplies already propositioned in Vanuatu. These include tents, tarpaulins, education, and health supplies to support immediate response needs on the...2023-03-06 1267 0 -
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower...2023-03-06 2431 0
