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Andy Burnham Leads Calls For Government To Tackle Dementia In Football
Andy Burnham Leads Calls For Government To Tackle Dementia In Football
Culture
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is leading calls for government and football authorities to do more to address the sport’s “shocking” dementia crisis.
EHRC Chair Says Questioning Integrity Of Supreme Court Is 'Unacceptable'
Social affairs
EHRC Chair Says Questioning Integrity Of Supreme Court Is "Unacceptable"
Labour MP Calls For Capped Ticket Prices And Alcohol On Terraces As Part Of Football Reform
Culture
Labour MP Calls For Capped Ticket Prices And Alcohol On Terraces As Part Of Football Reform
Former Children's Commissioner Baroness Longfield: 'Tech Companies Need To Feel Threatened By Online Safety Act'
Education
Former Children's Commissioner Baroness Longfield: "Tech Companies Need To Feel Threatened By Online Safety Act"
Staff Of Pro-Assisted Dying MPs Canvass Opinion In Parliament Ahead Of Vote
Social affairs
Staff Of Pro-Assisted Dying MPs Canvass Opinion In Parliament Ahead Of Vote
Reform By-Election Candidate Strongly Opposes Death Penalty And Supports Rehabilitation
Home affairs
Reform By-Election Candidate Strongly Opposes Death Penalty And Supports Rehabilitation
Chris Law On Growing Up In Care: 'It’s A Dirty Stain Of Shame'
Social affairs
Chris Law On Growing Up In Care: 'It’s A Dirty Stain Of Shame'
Opinion
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work Partner content
Social affairs
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Home affairs
By Baroness Fox
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
Social affairs
By Baroness Kishwer Falkner
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
Brexit
If we don't change, we will lose
If we don't change, we will lose
By Graeme Downie MP
Political parties
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
By Baroness Fox
Home affairs
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Communities
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Alison McGovern: 'Employment is 1,000% a progressive cause'
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Alison McGovern: 'Employment is 1,000% a progressive cause'
Vacancies are soaring but so are the numbers out of work – fixing that is at the heart of Labour’s ambition for growth. Alison McGovern’s plans for employment could prove key, writes Tali Fraser. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Blue Labour v Reform: The Pro-Worker, Anti-Woke Plan To Beat Farage
Communities
Blue Labour v Reform: The Pro-Worker, Anti-Woke Plan To Beat Farage
Is Blue Labour the answer to Keir Starmer’s problems? Sienna Rodgers and Tom Scotson report on a new group of MPs and the re-emergence of a tradition that had been jettisoned
HM chief inspector of prisons: 'If someone were to get a gun into a prison, all bets are off'
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
HM chief inspector of prisons: 'If someone were to get a gun into a prison, all bets are off'
Speaking to Sienna Rodgers, HM chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor details the many failures he has seen across the prison estate, including the ‘existential risk’ presented by phones, drugs and weapons entering via drones
Social Affairs news
Considering the public’s trust in political advertising Partner content
Social affairs
By Advertising Association
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 Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
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.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
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
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
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.
Inflation, Energy Bills, Mortgages: Cost Of Living Challenges Facing Britain In 2024
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.
Government Warned Food Banks Are Now Ingrained In British Life
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.
Partner content
Social affairs
By League Against Cruel Sports
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.
Policy inaction means many will be cold, hungry and lonely this Christmas
Social affairs
By Archbishop of York
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.
Labour Warns 'Toxic' Cost Of Living Is Driving Homelessness At Christmas
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.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
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.
Government Is Pushing A 'Cautious Approach' In New Trans Guidance For Schools
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.
Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk
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 Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
#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:
Ofgem Accused Of 'Enhancing Profits' Of Energy Companies With New Price Cap Rise
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.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
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.
Planning – the single point of failure? Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
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 Partner content
Social affairs
By UK Sport
UK Sport unveils enhanced pregnancy guidance
Pregnant athletes can expect increased and improved support following the publication of updated guidance by UK Sport.
Government Accused Of Lacking 'Political Will' To Prevent More Homeless Deaths
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.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
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.
“Hello - Are You Able To Help Veterans To Buy Food?” Partner content
Defence
By Veterans Aid
“Hello - Are You Able To Help Veterans To Buy Food?”
As 2023 draws to a close, CEO Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on why Veterans Aid is receiving regular calls like this when so much has been invested in advancing the cause of veterans' wellbeing.
We should not send pregnant women to prison unless they have committed serious violent offences
Home affairs
By Sir Robert Neill MP
We should not send pregnant women to prison unless they have committed serious violent offences
Every year, a small number of pregnant women are sentenced to custody. Surprisingly it was only in 2021 that official figures on the number of pregnant women in prison were gathered and published.
An opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future Partner content
Social affairs
By Cruelty Free International
An opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future
Cruelty Free International urges new Home Secretary, James Cleverly to deliver on promises that will help to move away from testing on animals. His new Department regulates the use of animals in science so Mr Cleverly now has the opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future.
“We need to build a profession that attracts and holds on to our people,” says new BVA President Anna Judson Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
“We need to build a profession that attracts and holds on to our people,” says new BVA President Anna Judson
Dr Anna Judson was appointed as President of the British Veterinary Association in September. With a busy year ahead, she talked to PoliticsHome about the need for veterinary legislative reform
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
Avoid these festive pet perils for a calmer Christmas, warn UK vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned pet owners of the risks posed by unsuitable food and other festive perils over the Christmas season.
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Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025