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Articles tagged with: Government & Politics
FOBTs in deprived areas - even more proof Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
FOBTs in deprived areas - even more proof
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling calls for an end to bookmakers opening betting shops in deprived areas, targeting areas of high unemployment with a high ethnic mix
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on Government to end non-stun slaughter following Parliamentary debate
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for the Government to make ending of non-stun slaughter a priority, following a Parliamentary debate on an e-petition relating to ending non-stun slaughter to promote animal welfare that took place in Westminster Hall in Parliament this week.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS and VN Councils elections 2015: quiz the candidates
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the candidates standing in the RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections this year and is inviting veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to put their questions to them directly.
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Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald joins with Khudairi Group to deliver Iraqi projects
Mott MacDonald has joined up with Khudairi Group to deliver oil and gas projects in Iraq. The move combines the consultancys full range of engineering and procurement technical support services with Khudairi Groups procurement, inspection, expediting and construction management services.
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Health
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH joins NHS organisations to take stand on smoking
The CIEH is supporting Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, in taking a stand against the harm caused by tobacco, at the launch of the NHS Statement of Support for Tobacco Control and were at an event on 23 February at the House of Commons.
Govt urged to end non-stun slaughter Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Govt urged to end non-stun slaughter
The British Veterinary Association, supported by the RSPCA, has called on the Government to end non-stun slaughter.
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Health
By Guide Dogs
Making work accessible for all
Guide Dogs responds to Debbie Abrahams MP debate on the employment of people with disabilities, calling for improved transport for those with sight loss.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Members of the profession invited to find out more about the RCVS
Members of the profession who want to find out more about what goes on at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons are invited to attend a Meet the RCVS Day in March.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Parliamentary Veterinary Intern vacancy open for applications
Veterinary graduates or undergraduates with an interest in veterinary politics and policy are encouraged to apply for the position of Parliamentary Veterinary Intern at the office of Professor the Lord Trees.
The FOBT debate - it reduces to this! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
The FOBT debate - it reduces to this!
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling is calling on MPs to support an Early Day Motion on fixed odds betting terminal stake thresholds and is seeking a parliamentary debate on this subject.
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Health
By Action for Children
Giving children the best start lasts a lifetime
Today, the First 1001 Days All Party Parliamentary Group has produced a report on ways to ensure newborn babies have the emotional stability and development they need for the best start in life. The report advocates joined up working among public services including social work, policing and health to help families with issues such as mental health, parenting, relationships, domestic violence and substance misuse.
Tackling the discrimination of disabled workers
Economy
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Tackling the discrimination of disabled workers
Ahead of her debate, Labour’s Debbie Abrahams MP, calls for the Government to address the inequality in employment people with disabilities still face.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on Government to end non-stun slaughter on day of Parliamentary debate
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), supported by the RSPCA, calls on the Government to end non-stun slaughter on the day of a Parliamentary debate on an e-petition relating to ending non-stun slaughter to promote animal welfare.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on FCA paper on vulnerable consumers
In response to today's FCA Occasional Paper onConsumer Vulnerability,James O'Sullivan, Policy Adviser at the Building Societies Association said:
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Home affairs
By Action for Children
Any new approach to child protection must have early support for families to prevent neglect at its heart
Today, Yvette Cooper will announce Labours intention to set up a child protection unit in Government, if elected.
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Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First welcomes funding for product safety
Electrical Safety First is delighted that Jo Swinson, Minister for Consumer Affairs, has announced that an extra 400,000 is being made available to support Trading Standards stop dangerous goods being sold in the UK.
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Health
By Age UK
Winter Fuel Payment prevents avoidable winter deaths
Commenting ahead of todays announcement by David Cameron, the Prime Minister Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said:
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Health
By Age UK
Winter Fuel Payment prevents avoidable winter deaths
Commenting ahead of David Cameron's announcement ofthe Conservative Manifesto commitments for older people, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said:
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA congratulates RCVS on new Royal Charter
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly congratulated the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as its new Royal Charter came into effect this week
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Debit cards now accepted for vet annual renewal fee payments
This year, for the first time, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be accepting debit card payments from veterinary surgeons who are renewing their registration.
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions
The Northern Irish Executive must learn the mistakes of UK FOBT regulation Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
The Northern Irish Executive must learn the mistakes of UK FOBT regulation
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has been working with politicians in Northern Ireland which has restricted planning applications for betting shops to existing sites and has the power to do more to reduce problem gambling
More council homes can tackle escalating rent Partner content
Economy
By National Federation of Builders
More council homes can tackle escalating rent
Responding to new study showing only one council house is being built for every 21 sold off under the Right To Buy scheme, Rico Wojtulewicz, Policy Advisor at the House Builders Association (HBA) said:
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Health
By Action for Children
Quality childcare helps children achieve
In response to todays news about provision of childcare, Emma Smale, head of policy and research at Action for Children, said: