News story: Natural England’s chair announces retirement
Natural England’s chair Andrew Sells has announced his intention to retire in January 2019. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
News story: Doctors and nurses to be taken out of Tier 2 visa cap
As part of a long-term government plan for the NHS, more details of which will be set out in due course, doctors and nurses are to be excluded from the cap on skilled worker visas. The move will mean there will be no restriction on the numbers of doct… read more
Press release: Study points to new ways to reduce conflict in fragile states
The Stabilisation Unit visits Mosul in March 2018 to assess stabilisation requirements The Elite Bargains and Political Deals research indicates that greater focus on the politics of conflicts, and those who control power and resources on the ground, … read more
Press release: Low tax gap results in £71 billion for UK public services
The tax gap for 2016 to 2017 is 5.7%, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed today. Had the tax gap remained at its 2005/06 level the UK would have lost £71 billion in revenue destined for public services. The tax gap is the difference between the ta… read more
News story: Changes to the Lord Chancellor’s exceptional funding guidance for inquests
Funding for representation at inquests is currently provided under the exceptional case funding scheme. The Lord Chancellor’s guidance, which lists the factors caseworkers must consider when granting funding, will be updated to better support families… read more