As strategic programmes are subject to high levels of uncertainty, the National Audit Office (NAO) suggests questions for decision-makers to ask to help identify, analyse and plan for uncertainty.

Claims brought under the Data Protection Act (DPA) and/or General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) have been around for as long as the legislation. Today there is an increase in the frequency of those claims and their overall value.

If the DJ v Barnsley 24 July 2024 position stands, local authorities may see an increase in claims (including historical claims) brought by individuals alleging they were harmed in kinship foster care.