Millions invested to support vulnerable people navigating legal issues
- £12 million to help vulnerable people struggling with legal problems
- focus on early intervention to resolve issues before going to court
- 33,000 supported since October 2020
The funding will be awarded to charities and organisations providing support for people facing disputes – helping them to better understand their issues and avoid costly...Read More »
A Night of Rhapsody with HSBC, British Embassy, British Council
British-rooted international bank HSBC Philippines together with British Embassy Manila and British Council Philippines brought guests to the final weekend performance of the hit musical “We Will Rock You” at the new state of the art Samsung Performing Arts Theater in the Philippines.
“At HSBC, we value the importance of partnerships...Read More »
Co-chair appointed to BSL Board advising Government on key issues for Deaf people
- Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove, announces the appointment of Craig Crowley MBE FRSA as co-chair of the BSL Advisory Board
- Mr Crowley is the CEO of Action Deafness, a Deaf-led charity providing BSL interpreting and community support
- Board’s launch follows BSL Act recognising BSL as a language in England, Scotland and...Read More »
Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan addresses National Press Club of Australia
Thank-you Andrew. Good afternoon everyone.
I want to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Ngunnawal people, and pay respect to elders past and present.
Thank-you also to the National Press Club for giving me the privilege to speak with you today.
I understand every Australian Prime Minister and Opposition leader for...Read More »
Government joins with households to help millions reduce their energy bills
- New £1 billion ECO+ scheme will see hundreds of thousands of homes across the country receive new home insulation, saving consumers around £310 a year
- ECO+ will extend support to those in the least energy efficient homes in the lower Council Tax bands, as well as targeting the most vulnerable
- a new...Read More »