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Data-enabled informative decision making in the public sector
Here, Shaun Collings details why leveraging relevant data, enhancing citizen trust and transforming data structures are key to data-enabled informative decision making.
Period Poverty Taskforce meets for the first time
The Period Poverty Taskforce, which will focus its efforts on tackling the issue of period poverty and wider stigma around menstruation in the UK, met for the for time today.
Abortion is now legal in Northern Ireland
On 22 July, LGBT marriage and abortion is now legal through legislation passed in UK parliament, soon to become law for Northern Ireland.
Government proposes to tighten firearms licensing to protect the public
The Home Office has launched a consultation on statutory guidance for police on firearms licensing to ensure officers are consistently checking applicants’ medical records in order to better protect the public.
UK immigration reform: Home Office is the weakest link
Immigration solicitor Anne Morris questions how the Home Office will deliver complete UK immigration reform when it is already struggling under the current status quo.
Sudan: Life without the internet
Since June 3rd, Sudan has been experiencing an almost-complete internet blackout with devastating effects on the lives of citizens, such as their ability to communicate and organise protests.
Suffering in silence: The fear of undocumented female victims in America
In this article, immigration attorney Kushal Patel exposes how undocumented female victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse feel unable to go to the police, due to the policy adopted by President Trump.
Is Venezuela approaching a complete societal shutdown?
Here, Laura Sharp and Georgina Wright assess the ongoing social, economic and political situation in Venezuela to explore the likelihood of the country experiencing a complete societal shutdown.
Diplomacy and tact in cross-border contract exits
Here, David Vaughan and Sneha Nainwal illuminate what really happens in the geopolitical shifts between countries: they discuss changes of government, the complexities of foreign law, and exiting binding cross-border contracts.
Pride month: Trans rights, religion and the impact of Stonewall
In this interview, Philip Baldwin talks to Nishat from Open Access Government about Pride, LGBT activism in harmony with his religion, the increasingly hostile political climate and the impact of Stonewall 50 years on.
Council collaboration driving improved citizen services
Over half (58%) of local authorities are now providing shared services, in order to reduce costs and drive improved citizen engagement, according to new figures.
The evolution of local authorities: Transforming to become more customer-centric
Propelled by new technologies and changing consumer attitudes, local government as with many other public sector services is looking at ways to become more customer-centric. Yet what does this mean in practice and how exactly can it be achieved?.
New report urges Government to improve its digital capabilities
A Science and Technology Committee report has concluded that the Government must improve its digital capabilities in order to enhance the relationship between citizens and the State.
New boost for UK-India tech startup sectors
New initiative launched in India to give startups the skills they need to grow their business and drive UK-India tech collaboration.
How can we help solve the housing crisis?
Here, Cleveland Containers discuss four ways in which we can help solve the housing crisis in the UK.
The housing crisis and garden villages
In this piece, we take a look at the potential impact of garden villages, including regional implications, what the result might be for new buyers, and follow on trends.
G-Cloud 11 increases with 700 suppliers
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the imminent launch of the latest version of the G-Cloud procurement framework with 700 extra suppliers from the previous version.
UK becomes first major economy to pass net zero emissions laws
The UK today became the first major economy to pass net zero emissions laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050.
New bill to see animal abusers jailed for up to 5 years
Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison sentences for the worst animal abusers which will be introduced to Parliament today.
New homes for adults with learning disabilities underway in Halifax
Work has begun to transform a former court building in Halifax into apartments for adults with learning disabilities, supported by £270,000 of funding from Homes England.
