Press release: Colliery tips in South Wales to be inspected over next 5 years
The Coal Authority has been awarded a 5 year contract by Natural Resources Wales to undertake tip and quarry inspections in South Wales. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
News story: Changes to benefits for mixed age couples
When single people reach State Pension age, they move from working age benefits to pension age benefits. Currently, couples can choose to make that transition when the older partner of the couple reaches State Pension age. In 2012, Parliament voted to… read more
News story: Independent Monitor, Julia Wortley, discusses her new role
New Independent Monitor for the DBS discusses safeguarding, meeting staff and disclosure processes. read more
News story: Independent Monitor, Julia Wortley, discusses her new role
Striking a balance Disclosing police information on DBS certificates requires the right balance to be struck between public protection, and the rights of individual applicants. Julia Wortley, our new Independent Monitor, explains where her role fits i… read more
Press release: Sir Alan Duncan statement on Guatemala and the CICIG
Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan statement on the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala. read more