International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has called upon the international community to step up alongside the UK to drive up safeguarding standards so that we can stamp out “horrifying” sexual abuse and exploitation from the aid sector. Spea… read more
I’d like to say thank you to End Violence, the Swedish government and WePROTECT Global Alliance for hosting today’s important event. One of the objectives of this summit is that we all leave today believing that we can end violence against children – … read more
A ‘slurry umbilical pipe’ and other clues hinted at serious, persistent pollution taking place. The owners of a dairy farm have been ordered to pay £14,252 in fines and costs for polluting a stream with effluent. The case was brought by the Environme… read more
It has been a momentous month for healthcare agreements between the UK and China, with the announcement of numerous collaborations by UK companies in healthcare and life sciences with their Chinese partners. Over £500 million of healthcare and life sc… read more
immediate improvements made after ministers and inspectors demand action prison improves mental health services, boosts anti-violence measures and repairs the estate Justice Secretary makes clear there is more to be done, and will use this process to … read more