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Funding announcement timing angers MPs
A ministerial statement revealing councils would receive an additional £500m for adult social care was released while the Public Accounts Committee was holding an evidence session on the subject.
Refugees minister resigns
Refugees minister Lord Harrington has resigned, claiming there was no longer a need for his role.
Councils need support to protect refugees from exploitation, say experts
The Government has been urged to take ‘urgent measures’ to support councils in their response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis in order to tackle exploitation.
Figures show rise in sexual and criminal exploitation under lockdown
Criminal and sexual exploitation has risen ‘dramatically’ during the pandemic, new data has warned today.
Jenrick unveils £76m funding for ‘most vulnerable’
The communities secretary has announced £76m funding to support the ‘most vulnerable’ in society during the pandemic.