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Programme for Government
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Latest news
Early intervention: Key to giving disadvantaged children the opportunities they deserve
An independent commission into early intervention, which aims to ensure that children at greatest risk of multiple disadvantage get the best start in life, will be chaired by Graham Allen MP. Early intervention can provide children with the social and emotional support needed to help fulfil their potential and break the cycles of underachievement which Read more...
Opportunity to help improve care services for adults
A consultation to help improve care services and healthcare outcomes for adults with autism in England was launched today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. This is the next step to help adults with autism live full and independent lives as equal and included citizens and follows the publication of the strategy for adults with Read more...
Defra announces more support for councils to tackle floods
A £2million boost in funding to help local authorities deal with flood risk assessments was announced today by Environment Minister Richard Benyon as part of a package of measures to help prevent and manage future flooding. The additional funding will help local authorities identify areas where there is a significantly high risk of flooding and Read more...
The path towards a zero waste economy – waste review launched
The Government’s review of waste policies has been formally launched today. Opening a call for evidence, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman called on businesses, households, communities, and local authorities in England to contribute their views. The review will look at what policies are needed to reduce the amount of waste generated and to maximise reuse and Read more...
Voluntary sector asked for their ideas on how to do more for less
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, and Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, have today written an open letter to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors asking them to contribute their ideas to help reduce the deficit. They are being asked to share ideas about how they can help reduce the deficit. Those Read more...