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LG Challenge 2026

The annual LG Challenge recruits a cohort of ten local government officers to take part in a series of real-life challenges hosted by authorities around the country.

Obesity drugs work and why we need more than just a prescription

In this powerful and personal blog, Councillor Jo Monk shares her journey with obesity and the transformative impact of new weight-loss medications. But she goes further, calling for a compassionate, whole-system approach that tackles the social, environmental, and cultural drivers of obesity.

NEOST written evidence for STRB October 2025

The National Employer’s Organisation for School Teachers (NEOST) welcomes the opportunity to submit views in response to the School Teachers Review Body’s (STRB) call for evidence in relation to its 36th remit report.