The government’s equalities minister has announced plans to centralize efforts aimed at addressing systemic disadvantage, shifting responsibility for these initiatives from external organizations back into public sector control. The decision marks a significant shift in strategy, with officials emphasizing greater oversight and coordination within government departments. Critics may question whether this consolidation will improve outcomes or create bureaucratic hurdles, while supporters argue it will streamline accountability. The move comes as part of broader reviews into how public policy tackles inequality and discrimination.
The equalities minister says the move will bring government efforts to tackle disadvantage "in-house".
