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Information about the SFPC programme to help safely reduce the number of children entering care.
The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or discretionary leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.
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How to apply to a family court for an order protecting you or someone else from domestic abuse, or the risk of domestic abuse.
Children exposed to the family courts will be protected from harm under plans by the Government to repeal the presumption of parental involvement (22 October).
A national child safeguarding review has called for urgent action to better protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants, following the tragic death of baby Victoria Marten.
The Centre of Excellence for Information Sharing report on using information sharing to protect vulnerable children and families.
The newly named Child Focused Courts will be rolled out across England and Wales, following a particularly successful pilot which saw cases in the family court resolved seven and a half months quicker.
Use this form to apply to a family court for an order protecting you from domestic abuse, or the risk of domestic abuse.
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