44% of drivers have dangerous blind spot in their cars – AA
Blind spots created by a windscreen or door pillar, or the wipers not fully sweeping the windscreen, pose a threat when 44% of motorists drive, AA research reveals...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
Illegal drugs: Progress mixed on Government harm reduction efforts, PAC report finds
Government’s efforts to reduce the harm from illegal drugs are seeing mixed progress...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
National Audit Office report on Government’s management of legal aid
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and government needs to do more to ensure the sustainability of the legal aid market...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
HMICFRS report shows Metropolitan Police leaving vulnerable children at risk of exploitation
The Metropolitan Police Service’s response to the criminal and sexual exploitation of children is not currently effective, with the force not doing enough when children are suffering from, or at risk of, exploitation, a new report has found...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
Drug treatment services need long term funding – LGA on PAC drug misuse report
Commenting on a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into tackling the harm from illegal drugs...
Friday, 9 February 2024 00:01
Gazans ‘have no homes – and they have no hope’: UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the situation in Gaza, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 23:08
Scottish First Minister confirms new government appointments
Unleashing Scotland’s renewable potential and building Scotland’s economy will be overseen by a single portfolio headed by Màiri McAllan...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 22:04
Gaza ‘buffer zone’ possible war crime: UN human rights chief
Israel’s reported attempt to create a “buffer zone” with Gaza could constitute a war crime, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Thursday...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 17:28
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Feb 9
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Feb 9...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 16:45
DfE blog: What we’re doing to permanently remove RAAC from schools and colleges
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of children and staff...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 16:43