Travel Advisories
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Civil/crime news: LAA annual report and DLAC report 2019-20
Chief Executive of the Legal Aid Agency, Jane Harbottle said: “The Agency has made strong progress against the four strategic objectives set out in the 2019-20 business plan.” These include:…
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Ofqual Summer Symposium 2020
This afternoon (Tuesday 21 July) we held our annual summer symposium for stakeholders, covering the exceptional arrangements in place for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels, as well as other…
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Dipesh J Shah OBE announced as new Highways England chair
Dipesh J Shah selected as chair following competitive selection process Mr Shah brings extensive experience from senior roles in both public and private sectors new chair will take over from…
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Civil news: extension of HPCDS contracts to 30 September 2021
We are extending the 2013 Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) contract by 12 months to 30 September 2021. Contract extension notices are being issued to individual providers to notify…
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Glen Mallan jetty refurbishment to support Royal Navy’s surface fleets
The jetty is used to load and unload ammunition. The original jetty was last upgraded in 1970 and had reached the end of its natural life. It needed to be…
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Priti Patel takes action to implement Windrush recommendations
Priti Patel today (21 July) set out the action the Home Office is taking in response to the Wendy Williams Windrush Lessons Learned Review. This will include comprehensive training for…
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Parole Board publishes Annual Report & Accounts 2019/2020
The Parole Board today publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2019/2020. The Board is an independent body that works with other criminal justice agencies to protect the public by…
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Pay rises for doctors, police and more in the public sector
Reflecting the vital contributions public sector workers make to our country, these pay rises cover the Armed Forces, teachers, police Officers, the National Crime Agency, prison Officers, doctors and dentists,…
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Third record-breaking year for GP trainee recruitment
GP trainee numbers rise by record 15% compared to last year New figures affirm government on track to meet target for 3,500 doctors entering training Government committed to delivering an…
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New standards to improve safety for taxi and private hire vehicle passengers
government introduces robust new statutory standards for the taxi and private hire vehicle sector across England and Wales to protect passengers new recommendations include enhanced DBS criminal record checks for…