Local Government
A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for GP practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff. The warning comes from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) HR partner Peninsula, which… Read more »
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting when she addressed guests at the Conservative Autumn Conference in Manchester this week. Addressing hundreds of guests at the Rural Reception, held jointly by BASC and the Angling Trust, Dr Coffey said: “This is one of the most important events of the week for me because it’s with… Read more »
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A new drive to persuade more black, Asian and minority ethnic women to become councilors is being launched by the government today. The government has launched a new taskforce to help more black, Asian and minority ethnic women to become councillors. Women and equality minister Harriet Harman backed the proposal which aims to make councils… Read more »
The government will publish a white paper in the summer allowing for communities to take over the running of local council assets such as swimming pools or disused land, politics.co.uk has learnt. The white paper will be published by the department for communities and local government, and is thought to be Hazel Blears’ – local… Read more »
