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‘Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June
Government invests £75 million to provide discounted bus travel for another 3 months across 5,000+ routes from over 140 bus companies. Millions across England are encouraged to ‘Hop Around for £2’ this spring as the £2 bus fare cap is extended to 30 June. Thanks to £75 million of extra government investment, the fare cap means passengers…
New scheme for cheaper Hormone Replacement Therapy launches
From 1 April women in England will be able to access cheaper Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to help with menopause symptoms Women experiencing symptoms of the menopause can now access cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – the main treatment for menopause symptoms – helping to save hundreds of pounds in prescription charges. The new HRT…
£27 billion business tax cut takes effect as tax year begins
Businesses across the UK can take advantage of the Chancellor’s capital allowances package from today as the new business tax year begins. The package, announced at Spring Budget, comprises 100% full expensing and a 50% first-year allowance. It will mean the UK has the most generous capital allowance regime in the OECD worth £27 billion…
GAD has completed a review of the local valuation of funds in Local Government Pension Scheme
The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has completed a review of the local actuarial valuations of funds in the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) (‘LGPS (Scotland)’). Scottish Ministers appointed GAD to report under section 13 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013. This is the second formal report for LGPS (Scotland), based on valuations as at 31 March…
Northern Ireland organisations to receive £57 million from UK government to help economically inactive people into work
Eighteen projects across Northern Ireland will receive more than £57 million through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to help support people into work. Thousands of people across Northern Ireland will be supported into work as the UK Government confirms funding for transformational projects to tackle economic inactivity, boost job opportunities and grow the local…
Sellafield’s skills recognised on national stage
A triple celebration at the UK Nuclear Skills Awards last night. Shining a light on the company’s award-winning graduate and apprentice training programme. This will be the 15th annual UK Nuclear Skills Awards organised by National Skills Academy Nuclear (NSAN) and Cogent Skills. These awards celebrate the excellence that exists within our sector and highlights…
New Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) statutory guidance will be completed by the end of the year
It comes in response to disturbing reports that inappropriate material is being taught in some schools. The review is needed to make sure all children are protected from inappropriate content in all cases, even if many schools already teach RSHE and engage parents in a positive way. The review, which was recently accelerated by the…
Victims fleeing domestic abuse given lifeline payments
Domestic abuse victims will receive direct payments to help them to leave abusive relationships, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has announced. This announcement comes 1 year after the publication of the government’s Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. In a trial of an innovative new approach to supporting victims, the Home Office is working closely with Women’s Aid…
Rapport Housing and Care has breached the regulator’s governance and financial viability standard
In a regulatory notice published today (31 March 2023), the Regulator of Social Housing has concluded that Rapport Housing and Care has breached the governance and financial viability standard. The regulator’s investigation found a series of failures in Rapport’s governance and financial management, which has led to significant liquidity issues. Rapport did not carry out robust stress…
Brighton & Hove’s toy library set to relaunch next week!
Brighton & Hove residents will be celebrating the relaunch of the city’s toy library service, which will take place on Tuesday, April 4th, at the Whitehawk Library. This much-loved service is set to return with a bang, as performances of ‘Toy Quest’ will be held at 10.30am and 2.30pm to entertain children and their families.…