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June 11, 2019

Charity Commission reports on inquiry into Oxfam GB

The regulator found the charity repeatedly fell below standards expected, had a culture of tolerating poor behaviour, and concludes that it failed to meet promises made on safeguarding, ultimately letting everyone down.
March 12, 2019

The state of care in independent ambulance services

CQC found vehicles with missing or faulty equipment, including paediatric apparatus for transporting children in emergencies.
January 25, 2019

Campaigners criticise potential trade deal with Israel

Campaigners say trade deals must be consistent with the UK’s obligations under and commitments to international law.
January 16, 2019

NAO report on local authority governance calls for improved oversight

The government should improve its oversight of the local governance system to help local authorities cope with increasing financial and demand pressures, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
December 31, 2018

Committee calls for parliament to have a vote on trade deals

Parliament’s International Trade Committee has called for improved transparency and scrutiny of trade negotiations.
December 21, 2018

Two thirds of Academy chains perform below average for disadvantaged pupils

The National Education Union says what is needed is the return of schools to a system of democratic oversight and support.
December 13, 2018

UN experts concerned about EU’s online counter-terrorism proposal

Concern has been expressed that EU's definition of what constitutes terrorist content is too broad.
December 7, 2018

National Education Union comments on Ofsted annual report

The underlying problem is that the school system in England is now fragmented, says National Education Union.
November 27, 2018

ACLU responds to reports of tear gas use against asylum seekers at US-Mexico border

Reports released on Sunday indicate that Customs and Border Protection agents are using tear gas against migrants attempting to seek asylum at the San Ysidro port of entry at the Mexico/California border.
November 18, 2018

Open letter on the UK's 'Prevent' counter-terrorism strategy

Prevent has been widely criticised for fostering discrimination against people of Muslim faith or background, and chilling legitimate expression.