A new independent review will be launched today (Wednesday 27 July) into the wiring of Whitehall, looking at the efficiency and effectiveness of how government works and decisions are enacted. The Governance and Accountability review will be led by fo… read more
Press release The CMA has found that the anticipated purchase of MBCC Group by Sika AG could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of chemical admixtures in the UK. Chemical admixtures are an essential input for products like concrete … read more
News story The Secretary of State for Transport speaks ahead of rail strikes planned for today. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps said: Today (27 July 2022), union bosses are once again trying to cause as much disruption as possible to the … read more
Ofsted has today published a report on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s social care, drawing on evidence from inspections, focus groups and interviews with inspectors. The report finds that the pandemic has exacerbated long-s… read more
As the UK prepares for another busy weekend of travel, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Kit Malthouse today chaired a meeting of Ministers from across Government to update on how they are supporting industry and port and airport operators to ease … read more