Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies

An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s decision.

Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom

Rape victims will have access to dedicated legal advice throughout the criminal justice process, while new project will look at shifting the focus of rape court cases from the victim to the perpetrator.

First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms

First students to do V Levels from 2027 as part of ambitious reforms to post-16 system that will prepare them for future jobs.

Tech companies must go ‘above and beyond’ to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action

Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls online or face further action, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns at major platform roundtable.

We are appalled by the continued restrictions imposed on the women and girls of Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister of State (Minister for Skills) and Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities) at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.