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People Think Disability Benefits Are Too Low, New Polling Shows

09 May Social affairs

Exclusive: A significant majority of people think disability benefits are in need of reform and that current payment levels are too low, according to new polling by Savanta for PoliticsHome.

04 May Political parties

Labour’s Richard Parker Wins West Midlands Mayor Race Ousting Tory Andy Street

01 May Social affairs

Failure To Carry Out Post-Grenfell Work Leaves Residents In "Perpetual Anxiety"

30 Apr Social affairs

What Are Labour's Plans For Leasehold?

23 Apr Culture

Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential "Mission Creep"

19 Apr Communities

Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area

15 Apr Social affairs

Committee Chair Tells DWP To "Get A Grip" On Carer's Allowance Overpayments

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08 May Social affairs

The Garrick Club now welcomes women – but why would we ever want to join?

Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support

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03 May Economy

Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support

Many of Labour’s rail plans build on the Government’s commitment to rail reform, providing certainty for long-term rail restructure in the years ahead

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02 May Political parties

Many of Labour’s rail plans build on the Government’s commitment to rail reform, providing certainty for long-term rail restructure in the years ahead

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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election

09 May Political parties

MP Natalie Elphicke Defects To Labour From Tories

08 May Political parties

The Garrick Club now welcomes women – but why would we ever want to join?

08 May Social affairs

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13 Mar Social affairs

“Talking about ‘white privilege’ tends to polarise views”: Understanding ethnicity and politics

The Gaza conflict is the latest issue to increase the noise around politics and ethnicity, but Sunder Katwala calls for a more sophisticated understanding of how they interact

12 Mar Defence

Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'

Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

28 Feb Communities

Past recast: Inside the row engulfing the National Trust

The National Trust has become the unlikely battleground for an increasingly vitriolic row over how the past should be presented. Tali Fraser meets the participants in the culture war to end them all. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

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19 Jan Social affairs

UK borders wide open to imported dog diseases

Vets urge Government to introduce appropriate pre-import testing to close the door on serious imported dog diseases

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19 Jan Social affairs

Veterinary organisations issue recommendations for vet teams on testing and management of Brucella canis cases

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising veterinary teams to consider all available clinical information alongside laboratory test results for Brucella canis and to individually risk assess cases when deciding on suitable treatment or euthanasia options for those dogs that test positive

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18 Jan Social affairs

BVA Northern Ireland warns UK Parliament that NI faces a ‘public health emergency’ unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured

BVA NI president and two past presidents give oral evidence to a House of Lords Windsor Framework sub-committee on post-Brexit vet medicines access issue

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16 Jan Social affairs

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL URGES GOVERNMENT TO HONOUR COMMITMENTS ON FINANCIAL RISK CHECKS

Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, today urged Government to honour its commitments on frictionless financial risk checks, following the announcement that a Parliamentary debate will be held on the issue.

Darcy Bourne: Creating positive change in her local community

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15 Jan Health

Darcy Bourne: Creating positive change in her local community

As we move into the Olympic and Paralympic year, we have launched the first in a series of films that will highlight powerful social impact stories across a variety of sports, demonstrating how sport can drive positive, meaningful and lasting change in society.

Considering the public’s trust in political advertising

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10 Jan Social affairs

Considering the public’s trust in political advertising

From Taiwan to the United States, over 40 countries are set to hold elections this year, with Bloomberg Economics predicting a record voter turnout of 3.2 billion voters. The advertising industry is no stranger to understanding the importance of responsible and trusted communications. What can political advertising learn from brand advertising when it comes to building trust with the public?

Safer gambling week works, attacking it defies logic

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09 Jan Health

Safer gambling week works, attacking it defies logic

Safer Gambling Week 2023 was clearly another fantastic success. While it takes time to fully understand the impact of each campaign, the early results make clear our industry went further than ever to promote the tools which help people control their play, while ensuring more people than ever saw signposting to the advice and support available to those who may be struggling. In short, Safer Gambling Week works.

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08 Jan Social affairs

Vets call on Government to license unregulated dog fertility clinics to help clamp down on irresponsible breeding

British Veterinary Association and British Small Animal Veterinary Association urge crackdown on services linked to organised crime and unethical breeding of fashionable dog breeds

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04 Jan Social affairs

British Veterinary Association issues statement in response to veterinary abuse by XL Bully campaign groups

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has been made aware of concerning reports of individual vets and veterinary practices receiving abusive and threatening messages and calls asking for their stance on euthanasing XL Bully dogs following the Government’s recent ban on the breed type.

02 Jan Social affairs

Inflation, Energy Bills, Mortgages: Cost Of Living Challenges Facing Britain In 2024

High interest rates, elevated energy bills, and above average inflation will see the cost of living crisis rumble on into 2024.

29 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Government Warned Food Banks Are Now Ingrained In British Life

Chief executive of the Trussell Trust, Emma Revie, has told PoliticsHome the charity's food banks are at "breaking point" and expressed concern that they were becoming permanent fixtures in British society.

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26 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Hunting could be used to stoke culture war at next election, charity says

Hunters are using what could be their final Boxing Day parades to stoke hatred in the countryside, says national animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports.

24 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Policy inaction means many will be cold, hungry and lonely this Christmas

Walking down from the BBC to the House of Lords last week, I passed a homeless person huddled on the street.

20 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Labour Warns "Toxic" Cost Of Living Is Driving Homelessness At Christmas

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has said a "toxic mix" of rising rents, no-fault evictions, and the cost of living crisis is a major driving factor of homelessness this Christmas.

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19 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Keep pets safe during New Year fireworks, urge vets

As the nation sees in the New Year with celebratory fireworks, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising owners on how to keep their pets safe during the celebrations.

19 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Government Is Pushing A "Cautious Approach" In New Trans Guidance For Schools

The government has published its long-awaited trans guidance for schools, and said that a “cautious approach” should be taken if children wish to change their gender identity.

19 Dec 2023 Health

Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk

A coalition of academics and charities working with migrants in the care sector have called on the Home Office to urgently address issues of migrant exploitation in the care sector.

#BVAManifesto – a manifesto for animals, vets and public health

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18 Dec 2023 Social affairs

#BVAManifesto – a manifesto for animals, vets and public health

Ahead of the next General Election, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a manifesto for animals, vets and public health. BVA is calling on all political parties to prioritise the following key issues within their election manifestos:

15 Dec 2023 Energy

Ofgem Accused Of "Enhancing Profits" Of Energy Companies With New Price Cap Rise

Energy security and net zero (ESNZ) select committee chair Angus MacNeil told PoliticsHome Ofgem's recommendations to increase its price cap to protect energy suppliers from soaring domestic energy debt would only "enhance profits" of energy companies.

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15 Dec 2023 Social affairs

British Veterinary Association responds to ban on keeping primates as pets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the news that keeping primates as pets will be banned under new legislation.

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14 Dec 2023 Economy

Planning – the single point of failure?

The Government is clear that its priority is to grow the economy, and the Autumn Statement put forward the Chancellor’s plans to create the conditions for the private sector to thrive by removing barriers to investment and thereby unlocking growth.

UK Sport unveils enhanced pregnancy guidance

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14 Dec 2023 Social affairs

UK Sport unveils enhanced pregnancy guidance

Pregnant athletes can expect increased and improved support following the publication of updated guidance by UK Sport.

13 Dec 2023 Social affairs

Government Accused Of Lacking "Political Will" To Prevent More Homeless Deaths

Shadow homelessness minister Mike Amesbury has said he fears more people will die on the streets this winter after several homeless people have been found dead since temperatures plummeted.

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12 Dec 2023 Social affairs

BVA launches new employment hub to support members with workplace issues

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new employment hub which brings together lots of useful employment-related resources, advice and support.

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