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Police Accused Of 'Heavy Handed, Punitive' Handling Of Anti-Royal Protests After Queen's Death
Police Accused Of "Heavy Handed, Punitive" Handling Of Anti-Royal Protests After Queen's Death
Political parties
Civil liberties groups have expressed concern over the treatment of republican protestors following a number of reports of police intervention into anti-royal demonstrations in the days following the Queen's death.
Here's What Happens To The Government Following The Death Of The Queen
Social affairs
Here's What Happens To The Government Following The Death Of The Queen
Safeguarding Concerns Raised For Ukrainian Refugees After Delays To DBS Vetting Checks
Communities
Safeguarding Concerns Raised For Ukrainian Refugees After Delays To DBS Vetting Checks
Pubs Facing Closure Say The “Horse Has Already Bolted” On Energy Cost Damage To Industry
Social affairs
Pubs Facing Closure Say The “Horse Has Already Bolted” On Energy Cost Damage To Industry
Benefits Boost Needed To Tackle Energy Bills Crisis, Former Work And Pensions Secretary Says
Economy
Benefits Boost Needed To Tackle Energy Bills Crisis, Former Work And Pensions Secretary Says
Monthly Homes For Ukraine Payments Could Be Doubled To Stop Refugees Becoming Homeless
Communities
Monthly Homes For Ukraine Payments Could Be Doubled To Stop Refugees Becoming Homeless
Homes For Ukraine Scheme Faces A 'Crisis' As Quarter Of Hosts Plan To Quit
Communities
Homes For Ukraine Scheme Faces A "Crisis" As Quarter Of Hosts Plan To Quit
The House Live
Committee Corner – Levelling Up Committee chair Clive Betts on his in-tray
Economy
By Clive Betts MP
Committee Corner – Levelling Up Committee chair Clive Betts on his in-tray
Equality watchdog: Millions may be digital natives, but how many is AI leaving behind? Partner content
Communities
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality watchdog: Millions may be digital natives, but how many is AI leaving behind?
Who cares? How the outsourcing of provision for looked after children is not fit for purpose
Social affairs
By Martin Barrow
Who cares? How the outsourcing of provision for looked after children is not fit for purpose
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Tory MPs Told To Say Government's Economic Plan Is 'Responsible' In Leaked Briefing Note
Tory MPs Told To Say Government's Economic Plan Is 'Responsible' In Leaked Briefing Note
Economy
Boosting economic growth is a worthy idea – but the Chancellor’s plan was always ill-fated
Boosting economic growth is a worthy idea – but the Chancellor’s plan was always ill-fated
By Mark Garnier MP
Economy
Alienated Labour Left Say They're Mourning A 'Retreat' Of Socialism At Party Conference
Alienated Labour Left Say They're Mourning A "Retreat" Of Socialism At Party Conference
Political parties
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Committee Corner – Levelling Up Committee chair Clive Betts on his in-tray
Economy
By Clive Betts MP
Committee Corner – Levelling Up Committee chair Clive Betts on his in-tray
Amid a cost of living crisis and stretched public services, the next 12 months will be busy for Parliament’s select committees. Labour chairs set out their priorities – starting with Clive Betts
Here's What Happens To The Government Following The Death Of The Queen
Social affairs
Here's What Happens To The Government Following The Death Of The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The UK will now enter a 10-day period of mourning in which Parliament and almost all government business will be paused.
Ukrainian Refugees In The UK Could Face Homelessness When Six Months With Hosts Ends
Foreign affairs
Ukrainian Refugees In The UK Could Face Homelessness When Six Months With Hosts Ends
Exclusive: Local leaders have issued an urgent call to government to provide further support for Ukrainian refugees living in the UK as early arrivals near the end of the six month period in which their hosts were required to support them under the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Social Affairs news
Boris Johnson Announces 1.25% National Insurance Rise To Fix “Catastrophic” Social Care Costs
Social affairs
Boris Johnson Announces 1.25% National Insurance Rise To Fix “Catastrophic” Social Care Costs
The prime minister has finally unveiled his plans to overhaul the UK’s social care system with a new tax of 1.25% to raise an extra £36billion over the next three years.
Labour Calls For 'Those With The Broadest Shoulders” To Foot Social Care Bill
Social affairs
Labour Calls For "Those With The Broadest Shoulders” To Foot Social Care Bill
Shadow social care minister Liz Kendall has criticised government proposals to reform social care as “not a plan but a tax rise” and suggested the cost should be shared with wealthier taxpayers.
Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC Chairman Brigid Simmonds Comments on Appointment of New Gambling Commission Chair
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
NOAH endorses new report to support pets in rented accommodation
NOAH is delighted to welcome and endorse the new Heads for Tails! report published today by Co-Founder of AdvoCATS, Jen Berazi. The report, endorsed by more than 30 charities, landlord groups, housing associations and more, outlines key policy recommendations that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) could take forward to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets in the UK.
The BGC’s drive to promote safer gambling has produced tangible results, but we are determined to go further Partner content
Education
By Betting And Gaming Council
The BGC’s drive to promote safer gambling has produced tangible results, but we are determined to go further
When the Betting and Gaming Council was established towards the end of 2019, we were clear that, as well as representing the regulated industry, we were a standards body with a clear mission to promote safer gambling.
LGBTQ+ People In Afghanistan Must Be Evacuated And Resettled In UK, Government Told
Communities
LGBTQ+ People In Afghanistan Must Be Evacuated And Resettled In UK, Government Told
Pressure is growing on the government to do more to protect LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan at immediate risk of torture and death under the Taliban regime.
Evidence from abroad shows the unregulated black market will benefit unless we get the gambling review right Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Evidence from abroad shows the unregulated black market will benefit unless we get the gambling review right
In the final debate in the House of Commons before the summer recess, the Minister heading the Government’s Review of Gambling, John Whittingdale, told MPs: “It is very important that we create a safe space where people are given protection if they are gambling online, but we do not want to drive them away from the regulated sector and into the black market. That is certainly something that we will bear in mind during our consideration of these things”.
Rising Energy Costs Will 'Hasten The Death' Of Terminally Ill People, Government Warned
Health
Rising Energy Costs Will "Hasten The Death" Of Terminally Ill People, Government Warned
Leading hospice charity Marie Curie has warned a rise in energy costs will push terminally ill people into fuel poverty during the winter months.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Joint RCVS, BVA and BVNA statement on Afghan veterinarians
A joint statement from RCVS President Kate Richards, BVA President James Russell and BVNA President Jo Oakden on Afghan veterinarians
Labour Has Accused Boris Johnson Of “Blatant Hypocrisy” Over Global Education
Communities
Labour Has Accused Boris Johnson Of “Blatant Hypocrisy” Over Global Education
At the Global Education Summit on 29 July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that investing into education was “the single best investment we can make in the future of humanity.”
Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs Today: how can we support sustainable living in later life? Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs Today: how can we support sustainable living in later life?
Addressing climate change is the biggest issue of our lifetimes. Since the first industrial revolution over 200 years ago, economic growth and the advances that have flowed from it have been almost entirely driven by fossil fuels.
Installing buffer zones around abortion clinics would be a direct threat to civil liberties
Social affairs
By Desmond Swayne MP
Installing buffer zones around abortion clinics would be a direct threat to civil liberties
If ever passed, a law introducing buffer zones would set a dangerous and unjust precedent for restrictions on other opinions that may challenge the perceived status quo at any given time.
Partner content
Education
By Advertising Association
UK ADSPEND TO GROW 18.2% THIS YEAR AS RECOVERY GATHERS PACE
Excl: Sadiq Khan Launches Urgent Review Of 'Homes For Londoners' Listings After Promoting Properties With Unsafe Cladding
Communities
Excl: Sadiq Khan Launches Urgent Review Of 'Homes For Londoners' Listings After Promoting Properties With Unsafe Cladding
The London Mayor has ordered a full review of the affordable homes scheme after PoliticsHome identified multiple properties with cladding and fire safety problems.
From past glories to new hopefuls, MPs share what the Olympics mean to them Partner content
Education
By UK Sport
From past glories to new hopefuls, MPs share what the Olympics mean to them
As a new generation of athletes prepare to take to the sporting stage in Tokyo, backed by sustained support from the Government and the National Lottery’, Westminster is looking ahead to the Games with high hopes that Team GB will again provide extraordinary moments to unite and inspire the nation
For faith groups, progress on loss and damage is essential at the Glasgow climate summit
Environment
By Barry Gardiner MP
For faith groups, progress on loss and damage is essential at the Glasgow climate summit
“The Earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1. What relevance might an ancient Hebrew poem, written millennia ago, have to the climate crisis?
World Youth Skills Day: Paying tribute to the resilience and creativity of youth through the pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
World Youth Skills Day: Paying tribute to the resilience and creativity of youth through the pandemic
This World Youth Skills Day, how are National Lottery-funded charities giving disadvantaged young people affected by the pandemic a much needed boost?
Chi Onwurah MP: 'There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet'
Coronavirus
By Radhika Sanghani
Chi Onwurah MP: "There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet"
As one of the few MPs with a background in science and engineering, Chi Onwurah has plenty of ideas for how the government could build back better and save the planet. She tells Radhika Sanghani greater urgency is needed to drive change.
The government’s culture war and war on woke is fuelling racism in Britain
Social affairs
By Dawn Butler MP
The government’s culture war and war on woke is fuelling racism in Britain
The government’s hypocrisy when it comes to England footballers taking the knee is astounding. Being non-racist is not enough, society will only change for the better if we all become anti-racists and call out racism.
Taking the knee is about empathy – that's why we should support those who wish to do it
Communities
By Johnny Mercer MP
Taking the knee is about empathy – that's why we should support those who wish to do it
I’m away from Parliament for a while. I am busy refreshing my Constituency operations; taking up causes I perhaps let slide whilst I was a Minister that really got me going in Politics; fighting for the poor and delivering real tangible change for the people who voted for me in Plymouth.
Lords Diary: Viscount Ridley
Political parties
By Viscount Ridley
Lords Diary: Viscount Ridley
Last week saw only my fourth visit to the Lords from the north-east since the pandemic began.
IPSA clashes with Stella Creasy MP over maternity cover
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
IPSA clashes with Stella Creasy MP over maternity cover
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) been criticised for rejecting Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy’s request for a locum to cover her maternity leave.
Priti Patel Accused Of 'Dog Whistle' Politics After Failing To Condemn Booing Of England Players
Political parties
Priti Patel Accused Of "Dog Whistle" Politics After Failing To Condemn Booing Of England Players
The Home Secretary has been accused by former Tory minister Sayeeda Warsi of fueling "culture wars" in the wake of racist abuse aimed at England players.
Partner content
Economy
By Betting And Gaming Council
Number of TV betting ads during Euros falls by almost half compared to last World Cup
The number of TV betting adverts shown on ITV during the European Championships has reduced by almost half compared to the World Cup in 2018, new figures have revealed.
EventsAll
Unlocking the SCS London
2022
London
Unlocking the SCS London
Building & Fire Safety: Achieving regulatory compliance
2022
Online
Building & Fire Safety: Achieving regulatory compliance
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
2022
Central London
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
Online Safety Bill Briefing
2022
Online
Online Safety Bill Briefing