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All You Need To Know About The Race To Succeed Arlene Foster As DUP Leader

All You Need To Know About The Race To Succeed Arlene Foster As DUP Leader

03 May Home affairs

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is choosing a new leader to replace Arlene Foster, who announced on Wednesday she would be resigning as party leader and Northern Ireland's First Minister in the coming weeks.

Civil Service Union Hits Out Over Senior Whitehall Staff Being Dragged Into Downing Street Flat Scandal

27 Apr Coronavirus

Civil Service Union Hits Out Over Senior Whitehall Staff Being Dragged Into Downing Street Flat Scandal

Northern Irish Executive Could Collapse Without Action To Address 'Serious Crisis,' Former Minister Warns

27 Apr Home affairs

Northern Irish Executive Could Collapse Without Action To Address "Serious Crisis," Former Minister Warns

Civil Servants Were Working On Downing Street Refurbishment Trust Plans During Covid Pandemic

26 Apr Coronavirus

Civil Servants Were Working On Downing Street Refurbishment Trust Plans During Covid Pandemic

Polling Shows Half of Brits Want Government Action On Football Ahead Of Its Review Into The Game

22 Apr Home affairs

Polling Shows Half of Brits Want Government Action On Football Ahead Of Its Review Into The Game

'Justice Has Been Done' After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says

21 Apr Communities

"Justice Has Been Done" After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says

Race Report Commissioners Were Sent Death Threats Amid Wide Criticism Of Findings

20 Apr Culture

Race Report Commissioners Were Sent Death Threats Amid Wide Criticism Of Findings

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To achieve Net Zero, we must inspire the public to take action

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06 May Environment

To achieve Net Zero, we must inspire the public to take action

How a full fibre broadband network can help the UK to build back greener

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06 May Environment

How a full fibre broadband network can help the UK to build back greener

Brandon Lewis’ new NI abortion powers pose a major threat to the union

30 Apr Home affairs

Brandon Lewis’ new NI abortion powers pose a major threat to the union

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'Justice Has Been Done' After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says

21 Apr Communities

"Justice Has Been Done" After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says

The culture secretary Oliver Dowden has welcomed the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, saying "justice has been done".

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of 'Casual Indifference' After A Week Of Violence

11 Apr Brexit

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of "Casual Indifference" After A Week Of Violence

Two former Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland have called on the government to step up its engagement with the province amid criticism that ministers have been slow to react to sectarian violence.

Hartlepool's Tory Candidate Divides Opinion Among Right-Wing Voters

29 Mar Home affairs

Hartlepool's Tory Candidate Divides Opinion Among Right-Wing Voters

The Conservative party's choice of candidate for the Hartlepool by-election has left local right-wing voters reeling, as they worry selecting a North Yorkshire farmer has given Labour the edge.

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30 Apr Economy

Proposals to allow electronic documents would revolutionise trade

The Law Commission has announced a consultation on proposals to allow for the legal recognition of electronic versions of documents such as bills of lading and bills of exchange.

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29 Apr Home affairs

Bar Council backs Charter for Black Talent

The Bar Council, the barristers profession’s representative body, has today become the latest organisation to give its backing to the Charter for Black Talent in Finance and the Professions, an initiative aimed at increasing the number of talented Black professionals in senior positions in the financial and professional services sectors in the UK.

The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling

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29 Apr Coronavirus

The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling

This week the UK took another step towards post-Covid normality when high street shops in Scotland – including betting shops – safely opened their doors again for the first time this year.

Dog theft should be made a specific criminal offence

29 Apr Home affairs

Dog theft should be made a specific criminal offence

There is no real deterrent to stop these criminals and no evidence that these crimes are taken seriously.

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28 Apr Coronavirus

Cross-party group on end-of-life choice welcomes Health Secretary’s request for more data on suicides by terminally ill people and impact of assisted dying ban

Successful integration is the key to an effective asylum system

27 Apr Home affairs

Successful integration is the key to an effective asylum system

There are currently significant barriers to successful integration for asylum seekers. Local authorities need more tools and funding to welcome refugees and help them rebuild their lives.

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27 Apr Foreign affairs

Statement of the Four Bars on PRC Government Sanctions against barristers of England and Wales

The four professional bodies of barristers and advocates of the United Kingdom and Ireland are united in their condemnation of the sanctions announced by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) government against barrister members of the legal profession and their “immediate families”.

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22 Apr Home affairs

Response to MoJ sitting days limit

The Ministry of Justice is to remove the limit on the number of sitting days in the Crown Courts in order to tackle the backlog.

Boris Johnson should keep to his word, and choke off any attempts to introduce voter ID

22 Apr Home affairs

Boris Johnson should keep to his word, and choke off any attempts to introduce voter ID

“If I am ever asked, on the streets of London, or in any other venue, public or private, to produce my ID card as evidence that I am who I say I am… then I will take that card out of my wallet and physically eat it in the presence of whatever emanation of the state has demanded that I produce it.”

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21 Apr Communities

NOAH Launches Campaign to Promote Pet Ownership for Renters

NOAH has launched a campaign ‘Securing the Right to Rent with Pets: Making One Health Housing a Reality’, to help improve access to pets for people living in rented or socially owned housing.

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21 Apr Coronavirus

UK Sport’s Return To Major Sports Event survey finds 97% of fans will come back

UK Sport has today published the results of its Return To Major Sports Events survey, which found that an overwhelming 97% of sports fans will attend live events again.

Stephen Lawrence Day is a time to reflect on the transformative power of education to improve life chances

21 Apr Communities

Stephen Lawrence Day is a time to reflect on the transformative power of education to improve life chances

As we reflect on this year’s Stephen Lawrence Day, a day where we come together to continue to push the agenda for change and the sort of society where everyone can flourish, I wanted to reflect on my passion, education.

The unusual pets helping children through lockdown

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21 Apr Education

The unusual pets helping children through lockdown

At first glance Georgie the bearded dragon isn’t as cuddly as a rabbit or a hamster. But alongside his unusual friends, he's proved a lifeline for children struggling through lockdown.

Government plans mean many more traumatised asylum seekers will be deprived of crucial mental health support

20 Apr Home affairs

Government plans mean many more traumatised asylum seekers will be deprived of crucial mental health support

Immigration detention centres aren’t places for people living with a mental illness. But unless MPs oppose the government’s plans to make it easier for them to detain people who have been trafficked to the UK, many more people will be deprived of the mental health support they need to make a full recovery.

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20 Apr Home affairs

Animal vaccination a priority post-pandemic, says NOAH, because #VaccinesWork

Today is World Animal Vaccination Day so NOAH has chosen today to launch this year’s #VaccinesWork campaign. A recent survey shows people know vaccination is good for animal health and that having healthy animals benefits us and our environment.

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20 Apr Home affairs

Police Federation of England and Wales reacts to HMICFRS report on police response to COVID-19

The Police Federation of England and Wales have responded to a report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), based on an inspection of policing between March and November 2020, which says that although there were some inconsistencies, in general police forces took immediate and decisive action to respond to the extreme circumstances of the pandemic.

Brandon Lewis Condemns 'Abhorrent' Attempted Murder Of Police Officer In Northern Ireland

20 Apr Home affairs

Brandon Lewis Condemns "Abhorrent" Attempted Murder Of Police Officer In Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis and other political leaders have condemned the attempted murder of a police officer amid continued unrest in the province.

Labour Would Back Emergency Laws To Block Football European Super League

19 Apr Culture

Labour Would Back Emergency Laws To Block Football European Super League

Labour has said it will back Boris Johnson if he brings forward emergency laws to stop six English clubs breaking away to form a proposed European Super League.

The UK can build a world-leading sanctions regime that preserves human rights and the rule of law

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19 Apr Foreign affairs

The UK can build a world-leading sanctions regime that preserves human rights and the rule of law

The development of the UK’s domestic sanctions regime is of critical national importance and presents a significant opportunity for the UK to demonstrate global leadership in the design and operation of effective sanctions rules.

Migrant women must not be excluded from protections in the Domestic Abuse Bill

15 Apr Home affairs

Migrant women must not be excluded from protections in the Domestic Abuse Bill

No woman fleeing her abusers should be turned away from accessing lifesaving refuge spaces or other safe accommodation because they have 'No Recourse to Public Funds'.

Angela Rayner Pays Tribute to Prince Philip

14 Apr Home affairs

Angela Rayner Pays Tribute to Prince Philip

The passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip has given us all a chance to reflect on his remarkable life and the enduring contribution he has made to our nation as we pay tribute to his lasting legacy.

Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland

13 Apr Brexit

Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland

Violence on the streets of Northern Ireland has subsided in recent days, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said, as the government faces growing calls to convene an urgent meeting with the Republic of Ireland's government.

Handcuffing children is beyond archaic, it has to stop

12 Apr Home affairs

Handcuffing children is beyond archaic, it has to stop

Children in care have hopes and aspirations the same as any other child and deserve our compassion and support. By treating them as criminals in handcuffs, we do the exact opposite.

Conservative Party Chairman Amanda Milling pays tribute to Prince Philip

11 Apr Home affairs

Conservative Party Chairman Amanda Milling pays tribute to Prince Philip

This week our Queen lost her husband, a family lost their father, grandfather and great-grandfather and our country lost a loyal and dedicated public servant.

This sad news has rocked our nation and I offer my deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.

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Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace

London & Online

Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace

Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work

London & Online

Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work

Advancing Social Mobility at Work

London & Online

Advancing Social Mobility at Work

NHS Parliamentary Awards

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NHS Parliamentary Awards