St John Ambulance is tackling the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard by implementing a new system designed to monitor the security performance of its network.

It is no surprise that while preparing to cut funding to charities, Nick Hurd is bringing out the old refrain that charities must get themselves in order, says Dan Fletcher. But it's still not right.

The Big Lottery Fund will this month announce the first 50 communities to benefit from a £200m fund which will give residents power over funding projects.

Nick Hurd warned yesterday that the Big Society agenda is under threat by government cutbacks and asked charities and the voluntary sector for its trust and flexibility.