Policy Statements and Initiatives

DH: By the end of 2008 the Government expects all alcoholic drinks labels to include alcohol unit information, following an agreement between Government and the drinks industry. 

Labels with unit information will help people keep an eye on how much they are drinking, allowing them to monitor their alcohol intake more easily. Over 7.1 million English people are ‘hazardous or harmful drinkers’, which means that they are drinking more than the recommended guidelines.

In addition, the Government is also encouraging the alcohol industry to include sensible drinking information for pregnant women on labels. Avoid alcohol if pregnant or trying to conceive is the shortened form of the Government advice announced on 25 May 2007.
Press release ~ Drinkaware Trust ~ 2004 Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy ~ Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and alcohol industry ~ National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - UK

Scottish Executive: Finance Secretary John Swinney has set out his plans to give Scotland a clear competitive edge as a place to do business, during a parliamentary debate on the theme of wealthier and fairer. Among the key proposals are:

Press release ~ Priorities to achieve economic growth ~ Scottish Executive - Economy ~ BBC News: Economy 'will pick up' next year ~ EDAS (Economic Development Association Scotland) ~ Scottish Economic Report December 2006 ~ Scottish Enterprise ~ Scots Independence Tour - A Bright Economic Future

NSG: Nominations are now sought from government departments for the second Cohort of Leaders UnLtd - a new leadership development scheme designed specifically for UK civil servants working at Grade 6/7 (or equivalent) who are women, have a disability, or are from minority ethnic backgrounds.

The result of a partnership between the Cabinet Office and the National School of Government, Leaders UnLtd seeks to equip talented people in groups currently under-represented at senior levels in government with the leadership skills they need for entry to the Senior Civil Service (SCS).

Entry onto the scheme is by departmental nomination and successful completion of a one day Assessment & Development Centre.  The deadline for nominations is 29 June 2007.

All nominees who attend the Centre will receive detailed feedback, with those who are successful having a leadership development plan based on the results.  Participants will then learn, work & build networks with peers from across the Civil Service in the ‘core’ part of the programme.
Press release ~ National School of Government - Leaders UnLtd ~ Cabinet Office – Leaders Unlimited ~ NSG’s Centre for Strategic Leadership ~ Civil Service 10-point plan for diversity ~ Workforce Reform at the Cabinet Office ~ Professional Skills for Government (PSG) framework

How Lambeth Council undertakes effective know your citizen (KYC) / ID checks to prevent fraud