The latest government news focussing on the transition to a greener future, international immigration and global human rights laws, crime legislation, the UK housing landscape and the latest government policy.
Séamus Boland, the newly elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee, emphasises the importance of placing civil society and social inclusion at the core of the EU’s efforts to enhance competitiveness and security.
CCS launches RM6347 to modernise UK transport with EV infrastructure, smart ticketing, and digital solutions, simplifying public-sector procurement for a greener, smarter future.
Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, which has a significant presence in Edinburgh, has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Legal Panel for Government agreement (RM6360).
The European Union has begun work on revising its rules for the Defence and Sensitive Security Procurement Directive to create a more efficient, coordinated system that better supports the continent’s security needs.
The RM6360 Legal Panel for Government has been launched to provide central government departments with an easier and more efficient route to commissioning legal expertise.
Today, multiple regions face the grim reality of genocide. Genocide Emergencies in Myanmar, Gaza and Sudan, and major warnings elsewhere, underscore the failure to...
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is increasing its commitment to helping local Government address the climate crisis with an additional £180,000 investment in the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Sustainability Improvement Programme (SIP).
The landmark legislation known as the Renters’ Rights Act, abolishing 'no-fault' evictions along with a number of other new protections for private renters, aims to rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants in England.
Britain is facing persistently high youth vaping rates, which have doubled since 2021. This worrying trend has evolved faster than our current policies and prevention strategies can keep pace with. What is the next step for tackling youth vaping?
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has unveiled its latest Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Action Plan, signalling a renewed commitment to reducing barriers and increasing opportunities for smaller firms to win public sector contracts.
Working within local government has been an attractive prospect for millions over the years, offering the opportunity to serve their local community and enjoy the benefits associated with a career in the public sector.
Poorer health metrics, particularly for respiratory and chronic diseases, are strongly linked to a higher proportion of votes for Reform UK, a BMJ Group study suggests. This association surge in reform highlights the critical need for all policymakers to urgently address health inequalities.
