Ethics and Integrity Commission to drive up standards across the public sector
A new Ethics and Integrity Commission will be established to drive up standards in public life, delivering on a key manifesto commitment. HM GovernmentSource
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Government unveils new era for British Sign Language (BSL) by championing accessible communications
The government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use of BSL in individual departments to help break down barriers for Deaf and disabled people. HM GovernmentSource
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions speech on reviving the landmark Pensions Commission
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech on the 21 July 2025. HM GovernmentSource
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Chair of the Independent Water Commission spoke at the London Museum of Water & Steam HM GovernmentSource
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UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel Reeves
May’s fall in GDP fuelled by sharp declines in manufacturing and construction Business live – latest updates Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank in May, fuelled by sharp declines in manufacturing and construction, in a blow for chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product fell
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UK unemployment rises and wage growth slows as jobs market ‘weakens’
ONS data shows jobless rate climbing to highest rate since June 2021 with growth in average earnings slowing to 5%. Analysis: the UK jobs market is cooling, not collapsing Business live – updates Unemployment climbed and wage growth slowed in the three months to May, according to official
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New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs
New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers’ time. HM GovernmentSource
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Safety improvements made at at former colliery site
The Mining Remediation Authority has completed essential safety work at the former Morton Colliery site in Derbyshire. HM GovernmentSource
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Health bosses won’t be rewarded for failure under new regulations
NHS managers who commit serious misconduct won’t be able to take up other senior NHS roles, under plans to boost patient safety. HM GovernmentSource
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UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months
More than £150 million worth of air defence and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine in the last two months, as procurement of hundreds of air defence missiles and thousands of rounds of artillery to provide to Ukraine ra… HM GovernmentSource
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