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From lived experience to lasting change: Disability Advisory Panel begins work

From lived experience to lasting change: Disability Advisory Panel begins work

Friday, 23 January 2026

Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability pol...

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Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Holocaust Memorial Act removes legislation which had blocked progress on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre....

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Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Thursday, 22 January 2026

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils. ...

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New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The government has published updated new build design guidance today. ...

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Expansion of support scheme to help thousands of people back into work

Expansion of support scheme to help thousands of people back into work

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a groundbreaking programme proven to transform ...

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MHRA scientists contribute to international study on novel oral polio vaccine stability 

MHRA scientists contribute to international study on novel oral polio vaccine stability 

Monday, 19 January 2026

Study confirms vaccine being used in global efforts to achieve and sustain polio eradication is successfully interrupting polio outbreaks whilst minim...

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Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. ...

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Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workpl...

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Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026

Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 2 new members....

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DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser

DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser

Monday, 12 January 2026

An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government's mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth through adult skills policy...

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Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales

Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales

Monday, 29 December 2025

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026....

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Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Monday, 29 December 2025

Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational heal...

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