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Labour Rebels Stand Firm As Government Tries To Sell Welfare Concessions

30 Jun Communities

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has defended the government’s welfare bill concessions as “positive changes”, despite leading rebels warning they still feel unable to vote for the legislation.

24 Jun Political parties

Cabinet Ministers Use "Flattery And Begging" In Bid To Dissuade Labour Welfare Rebels

24 Jun Social affairs

PM Defends "Good Package" Of Welfare Cuts In Face Of Backbench Rebellion

19 Jun Health

Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms

18 Jun Social affairs

Why The Government's Welfare Cuts Risk A Big Labour Rebellion

18 Jun Foreign affairs

Labour MPs Accuse Government Of Failing To Protect LGBT+ Citizens In Overseas Territories

17 Jun Health

Everything You Need To Know About The MP Vote On Decriminalising Abortion

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01 Jul Education

For dads, mums, kids and the economy, Labour must back longer and better-paid paternity leave

30 Jun Communities

My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote

17 Jun Health

Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead

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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence

29 Jun Defence

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How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis

27 Jun Political parties

I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015

29 Jun Health

Recipes for disaster: Gordon Brown’s sushi

26 Jun Political parties

My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote

30 Jun Communities

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18 May Environment

Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust

Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

10 Feb Communities

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

01 Feb 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

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18 Jan 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 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.

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.

“Hello - Are You Able To Help Veterans To Buy Food?”

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12 Dec 2023 Defence

“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.

11 Dec 2023 Home affairs

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.

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