by Sam | 16 Jun 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson this week announced that local authorities (LAs) are to receive an additional £45 million to help to support implementation of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms. The new money will support LAs...
by Sam | 1 May 2014 | Uncategorized
The 2020health think tank has called for people who live a healthy lifestyle to be rewarded with a tax rebate. The health think tank said adults who quit smoking, drink moderately and keep their blood sugar low should get money back for taking pressure off the NHS....
by Chris Rogers | 25 Feb 2014 | Local Government
It’s been reported that councils are demanding new powers to stop new pubs, bars and off-licences from opening to stop streets becoming victims of ‘Booze Street Britain’. The Local Government Association has been critical that councils are forced to ignore advice from...
by Chris Rogers | 10 Feb 2014 | Children and Families
It’s been reported that the Prime Minister has come out in favour of a ban on smoking in cars with children. The Prime Minister’s spokesman has said he believes “the time for this kind of approach has come.” Cabinet ministers are expected to be split on...
by Chris Rogers | 3 Feb 2014 | Children and Families
It’s been reported that Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is understood to be ready to support a ban on smoking in cars with children, despite opposition to the move from senior figures, including Eric Pickles and Ken Clarke. The Government has offered a free vote on the...
