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NCVO and ACEVO are launching a manifesto to represent charities in the next election and are seeking the views and experience of as many charities as possible.

To support digital working in ASC in England, the Department of Health and Social Care has developed guidance for care providers and local authorities on ‘what good looks like’ for social care...

Food Supply edition! A look at the Downing Street Summit and summary of measures announced. The Competition & Markets Authority announces a review of the grocery sector. The House of Lords moves to restrict ministerial powers to revoke or amend laws on food safety. Ireland challenged on further alcohol labelling. Food waste and collection an overview on measures coming into force. ASA crackdown on carbon neutral claims, what to be aware of. Finally, bird flu and modern slavery update.

Recent reports of bullying and harassment in a wide variety of work settings have underlined the vital importance of getting workplace culture right...

Last month, the Home Office published statutory guidance on the crime of controlling or coercive behaviour. In this blog, we'll focus on the key elements of the offence, and what support you can get.

The Department for Education has announced new regulations for all supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds, including the introduction of mandatory quality standards in supported accommodation...

The safeguarding measures for head injuries in sport are under the microscope. Professional clubs and governing bodies have the resources available to keep up to date with advancements in medicine/science and take safe-guarding measures. But what about our grassroots sports?

Cyber threats are here to stay. Mills & Reeve's new report, Defensive Lines, provides a useful benchmark to take stock of an organisation's own preparation and response practices and procedures.

As mentioned in my colleague, Lauren Michaelides’ recent blog, the online portal for registration of in-occupation higher risk building is now open and the principal accountable person must register all existing higher risk buildings by 1 October 2023.

The sunset clause in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (REUL) is amended and the bonfire of EU legislation may become a smoulder. The Windsor Framework is challenged for labelling guidance at House of Lords Select Committee. Are HFSS restrictions a damp squid - reports show the enforcement budget is not there. Fairness in the Food Supply Chain an enquiry is launched. Massive fine in food hygiene underlines its' importance to companies reputation, customers and bottom line. Protected Designation of Origin strengthened in EU cases for Parma. Max levels of contaminants in food EU regulation expected this month.

The first raft of post-Brexit changes to EU-derived employment law include relatively minor changes to the rules on paid holiday entitlement...

The Government and the NHS announces a delivery plan for recovering access to primary care...