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.
With the first annual UK-Ireland Summit tomorrow, national security, economic growth, and energy security are expected to be the main discussion topic of discussion between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The future of democratic processes should see opportunities for everyone to participate at different levels of government – be it local, regional or national. But this participation is far more than just voting, states Alistair Jones, Associate Professor, University Teacher Fellow, SFHEA, Subject Lead Politics and IR, DMU.
Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, examines UK councils in financial distress, stating that income generation through a commitment to economic development must be explored.
The future of social housing in the UK will depend on well-trained and knowledgeable people with the right qualifications, who demonstrate the right behaviours. This is what the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) wants to see when assessing the performance of Registered Providers and utilising its new powers of enforcement.
European Economic and Social Committee President Oliver Röpke talks us through the next steps of the EU Enlargement plans to create a truly geopolitical EU.
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced an SME action plan to foster a level playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in...
With voting rights at risk for certain demographics, it is more important than ever that we reinforce trust in the British democratic system and give a voice to all residents who call Britain home, argues Alina Vaduva, Royal Docks School of Business and Law.
South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of breaching the UN convention on genocide in its actions against Palestinians in Gaza.
Recovery audit specialists, Rockford Associates, discuss how increasing financial pressures are impacting local councils, the services they provide, and, therefore, the welfare of residents, and how their company can help.
Wildfires and record heat waves turn our summers into a nightmare. In this vein, what can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety? Vasileios Latinos, Head of Resilience and Climate Adaptation at ICLEI Europe, provides a detailed response.
In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.
In a significant policy shift, the UK government, led by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott, urges disabled people with mobility and mental health challenges to work from home or risk losing benefits, emphasising it as a citizen's duty.
