Press release: World-leading UK Ivory Bill becomes law
The Ivory Bill has gained Royal Assent to become law. The Act is expected to come into force in late 2019 read more
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Press release: Trio of justice bills become law
mobile network operators now able to directly block phone signals in prisons drivers to see lower car insurance premiums as a result of fewer spurious whiplash claims judges’ time will be freed up to focus their expertise on the most important issues… read more
Press release: Trio of justice bills become law
Justice Secretary David Gauke today spoke of his pride in a department ‘delivering real change’, after 3 important justice bills all became law on the same day (20 December 2018). read more
News story: NHS and schools in England will provide expert mental health support
The new mental health support teams will be based in and near schools and colleges in 25 areas and will start giving support in 2019. Each designated team will support up to 8,000 children and young people in around 20 schools and colleges in their ‘t… read more
Press release: Plans to speed up new homes held up with new developer contribution rules
New rules on developer contributions which help fund new roads, schools, play areas and other essential infrastructure have been published for consultation in a move to quicken the pace of housing delivery in England. Financial contributions are requi… read more