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Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential 'Mission Creep'
Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential "Mission Creep"
Culture
A number of stakeholders, MPs and legal experts have raised the alarm over potential “mission creep” in the football regulator, with many claiming additional rules could harm English football.
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Communities
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Committee Chair Tells DWP To 'Get A Grip' On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Social affairs
Committee Chair Tells DWP To "Get A Grip" On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Former Education Minister Says Childcare Needs Boost For Students And Disadvantaged Families
Social affairs
Former Education Minister Says Childcare Needs Boost For Students And Disadvantaged Families
Parents Could Be Left 'Disappointed' By Free Childcare Expansion
Social affairs
Parents Could Be Left "Disappointed" By Free Childcare Expansion
Government Accused Of Undermining Mental Health Progress With Employment Drive
Social affairs
Government Accused Of Undermining Mental Health Progress With Employment Drive
Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
Social affairs
Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
The House Live
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Health
By Dr Vivek Murthy
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Women are being prosecuted for terminating pregnancies – it's time to reform cruel abortion law
Social affairs
By Diana Johnson MP
Women are being prosecuted for terminating pregnancies – it's time to reform cruel abortion law
Retail politics: The battle to ‘save the high street’
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Retail politics: The battle to ‘save the high street’
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The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
Tory MPs Criticise 'Flawed' Renters Reform Bill As Legislation Set To Sail Through Commons
Tory MPs Criticise "Flawed" Renters Reform Bill As Legislation Set To Sail Through Commons
Home affairs
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“Talking about ‘white privilege’ tends to polarise views”: Understanding ethnicity and politics
Social affairs
By Sunder Katwala
“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
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
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
Past recast: Inside the row engulfing the National Trust
Communities
By Tali Fraser
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
Social Affairs news
Conservative MPs Demand VAT Cut For Struggling Pubs And Restaurants
Economy
Conservative MPs Demand VAT Cut For Struggling Pubs And Restaurants
A letter signed by 45 Conservative MPs has called for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reform VAT and Business Rates for hospitality businesses in the Spring Budget.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association launches new strategic plan with a theme of People, Animals and Planet
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its latest three-year strategic plan setting out how it will deliver on its long-term goals and support the profession. It includes three new over-arching themes – People, Animals, Planet; a One Health approach, which has never been more pressing than in this time of climate emergency.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
#TimeForChange: BVA launches ‘Return to work’ toolkit to help tackle workforce issues
Recruitment and retention remain an ongoing challenge for the veterinary profession and creating positive workplace cultures and experiences is key to attracting new talent, as well as encouraging skilled staff back into the workforce. To help tackle this, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new ‘Return to work’ toolkit to support its members returning to veterinary workplaces, and for employers and managers welcoming ‘returners’ to their teams.
New President elected for BVA Northern Ireland Branch and North of Ireland Veterinary Association Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
New President elected for BVA Northern Ireland Branch and North of Ireland Veterinary Association
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association have jointly elected Dr. Sharon Verner as their new President.
It’s time for change Partner content
Social affairs
By League Against Cruel Sports
It’s time for change
The countryside is at risk of being used as a pawn in the next general election, by those intent on living in the past
'Car Crash' Football Regulator Talks With Culture Secretary Failed To Sweeten Clubs
Social affairs
"Car Crash" Football Regulator Talks With Culture Secretary Failed To Sweeten Clubs
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has failed to win over several clubs in the English Football League (EFL) after a series of tense meetings which were described as “shambles” and a “car crash”.
Labour Stands By 'Significant Change' In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Social affairs
Labour Stands By "Significant Change" In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Shadow equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds has insisted that Labour's new race equality act will represent "significant change" despite criticism that Labour's proposals could risk making equal pay claims more complicated.
The government is making positive changes for children caught in family conflict
Communities
By Viscount Younger
The government is making positive changes for children caught in family conflict
Families are the cornerstones of our communities.  
Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A 'Turning Point' For Westminster
Social affairs
Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A "Turning Point" For Westminster
Charlotte Nichols, Labour MP for the seat where murdered trans teen Brianna Ghey lived, has said she hopes the backlash from Rishi Sunak's jibe about trans people at Prime Minister's Questions will become a turning point for how trans issues are handled in Westminster.
Experience shows producing a workable 'conversion therapy' ban is impossible
Social affairs
By Lord Jackson
Experience shows producing a workable 'conversion therapy' ban is impossible
On Friday the House of Lords will debate Baroness Burt’s Private Member’s Bill to ban so-called conversion therapy. Given the complexity of this issue, it is surprising how short the bill is – just one substantive clause.
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Social affairs
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing backlash after appearing to make a jibe about Labour's position on trans people during Prime Minister's Questions, despite being told moments earlier that the mother of murdered trans girl Brianna Ghey was in the chamber.
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In 'Living Standards Catastrophe'
Social affairs
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In "Living Standards Catastrophe"
Exclusive: New research by Citizens Advice has found that five million people are living in a negative budget, meaning the amount of money they have coming in does not meet the cost of basic outgoings such as accommodation, food and fuel.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds to Government proposals to reform Veterinary Medicines Regulations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has broadly welcomed the publication of the Government’s plans to reform the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) in Great Britain. The proposed amendments to the 2013 Regulations follow a consultation last year, which BVA jointly responded to alongside several of its specialist divisions.
We are investing in childcare like never before – but the system could be simpler
Communities
By Siobhan Baillie MP
We are investing in childcare like never before – but the system could be simpler
Do not mess with sleep-deprived mums and dads juggling kids and expensive childcare. That was my main message to anybody who would listen when I was pitching for an improved offer. I think I will now add – do not mess with sleep-deprived Conservative MPs. I and others are on the warpath to champion families and the early years sector.
Measuring progress in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections Partner content
Social affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Measuring progress in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections
The Equality and Human Rights Monitor provides decision-makers with a comprehensive analysis of Britain’s equality and human rights landscape
Tory MP Says Government Has ‘Broken Its Promises’ On Banning Conversion Therapy
Social affairs
Tory MP Says Government Has ‘Broken Its Promises’ On Banning Conversion Therapy
Conservative MP Alicia Kearns has accused the government of breaking promises on conversion therapy after proposed legislation to outlaw it appears to have dropped off ministers’ agendas.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association responds to UK Government’s commitment to securing Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines as a result of the UK’s leaving the European Union. Today, the Government has established the new Veterinary Medicines Working Group, which will explore options to safeguard supply.
Department For Work And Pensions Pushing For Cost Of Living Support Extension
Social affairs
Department For Work And Pensions Pushing For Cost Of Living Support Extension
The Department for Work and Pensions is pushing the Treasury for an extension of the Household Support Fund in the budget, PoliticsHome understands.
OK, Zoomer: What does our ageing population mean for Generation Alpha's politics?
Social affairs
By Poppy Coburn
OK, Zoomer: What does our ageing population mean for Generation Alpha's politics?
Move over Z, Generation Alpha has logged on and they’re not taking any nonsense from their elders who changed the rules when it suited them, reports Poppy Coburn
Tory Former Housing Minister Has Joined Pro-Building Pressure Group Taking On NIMBYs
Home affairs
Tory Former Housing Minister Has Joined Pro-Building Pressure Group Taking On NIMBYs
Conservative MP Brandon Lewis and Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh have joined housing campaign group PricedOut as Parliamentary Champions as they urge the Government to build more homes in order to fix the housing crisis.
Government Hiring As It Aims To Have Football Regulator In Place For 2024/5 Season
Social affairs
Government Hiring As It Aims To Have Football Regulator In Place For 2024/5 Season
The Government is set to build a new unit which will help enforce an independent Football Regulator, as a Bill to reform the sport is widely expected to be brought forward in the coming weeks.
Labour Follows White House Lead In Building Relationships With Content Creators
Social affairs
Labour Follows White House Lead In Building Relationships With Content Creators
The Labour Party has followed the US White House in recruiting a new senior digital role which will build relationships with famous content creators on TikTok, X and Instagram ahead of the next general election.
Former Northern Ireland Negotiator Says There Are Still Lessons To Learn From Bloody Sunday
Communities
Former Northern Ireland Negotiator Says There Are Still Lessons To Learn From Bloody Sunday
Jonathan Powell, an instrumental figure in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement, has said the UK government must learn from Bloody Sunday and involve victims in truth and reconciliation processes in Northern Ireland.
Miriam Cates interview: 'Marriage is essentially meaningless if it is easy to get out of'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Miriam Cates interview: 'Marriage is essentially meaningless if it is easy to get out of'
Conservative MP Miriam Cates talks to Sienna Rodgers about population collapse, plus why she thinks all surrogacy should be outlawed and no-fault divorce was a ‘mistake’
EventsAll
The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024