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Articles tagged with: Government & Politics
Govt called on to prioritise energy demand Partner content
Environment
By Sustainable Energy Association
Govt called on to prioritise energy demand
The Government must do more to address energy demand in order to drive efficiency in the sector and reduce bills for consumers, according to the Sustainable Energy Association.
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Economy
By Unite
Unite battles for justice for vicar as landmark employment case begins
A landmark unfair dismissal case starting tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February) between a vicar and the Church of England at the Court of Appeal could pave the way for the UKs faith workers finally being awarded basic employment rights said Britains largest union Unite.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS consults on proposed detail of revised Practice Standards Scheme
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a final consultation in its latest comprehensive review of the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), and is seeking feedback on the proposed detail of the revised Scheme, in particular, the new system of Awards for RCVS-accredited practices.
The Gambling Commission - keeping gambling fair and safe? Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
The Gambling Commission - keeping gambling fair and safe?
Derek Webb from the Campaign for Fairer Gambling suggests the Gambling Commission needs to do more to protect gamblers and to make gambling safer for all.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets call for strong welfare enforcement as 4 in 10 see cats with airgun injuries
4 in 10 vets have seen cats with airgun injuries in the last year, with many of these animals seriously injured as well as dying from their wounds, a British Veterinary Association (BVA) survey shows.
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Environment
By British Gas
British Gas to cut bills by 5%
British Gas is to reduce household gas prices by 5%, cutting annual energy bills on average by 37
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Health
By Action for Children
Children’s centres are vital for communities
Action for Childrens comment on the future of childrens centres.
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Economy
By Visa
Consumer spending off to a solid start in January
- Consumer spending rises +1.3% on an annual basis in January - Strongest increases in Hotels, Restaurants Bars (+9.7%) and Food Drink (+4.9%) - Footwear Clothing (-3.3%) spending declines for fourth month out of five
John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism
Communities
By Lord Mann
John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism
Chair of the APPG on Anti-Semitism, John Mann MP, introduces the latest 'Inquiry into Antisemitism' report and urges the non-jewish community to join the fight against anti-Semitism in the UK.
Once again Government won’t act, so Parliament must
Culture
By Lord Strasburger
Once again Government won’t act, so Parliament must
Lib Dem Peer Lord Strasburger writes about his question in the House of Lords today on 'Misuse of fixed-odds betting terminals in betting shops'
David Cameron has an energy problem Partner content
Environment
By RWE Innogy
David Cameron has an energy problem
Michael Parker, Head of Onshore Development at RWE Innogy, urges the Prime Minister to maintain his support for wind farms and suggests reforms that would increase efficiency and reduce the number of turbines. 
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Health
By Dignity in Dying
Canadian Supreme Court rules in favour of the right to die
6thFebruary 2015: Today the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled infavourof allowing medical assistance to die, arguing that Canadian citizens have a constitutional right to control their death.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Nominations open for 2015 VN Golden Jubilee Award
Nominations for this years VN Golden Jubilee Award, which recognises exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing, are now being accepted.
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
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Home affairs
By Law Society
Extended police bail should be subject to judicial oversight
Responding to the Home Office consultation on pre-charge bail, the Law Society welcomes proposals to introduce legislation to regulate the use of pre-charge extended bail.
Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’ Partner content
Communities
By Moat
Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’
Cameron's electoral pledge to reduce the benefit cap will put off investors, raise borrowing costs, and limit types of homes built, argues Moat.
Meg Munn MP: The UK must support Fiji at 'a critical point for its future development' Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Meg Munn MP: The UK must support Fiji at 'a critical point for its future development'
Labour MP Meg Munn writes about a recent CPA UK exchange visit from parliamentarians in Fiji which now has a democratically mandated government for the first time in years
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Health
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Health service 'must look after all mental health patients'
Ministers must do more to ensure the health service properly looks after people suffering mental health problems instead of leaving it to police officers, the Police Federation has warned.
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Economy
By Law Society
Lower number of deals in City Legal Index could indicate GDP growth slowdown in 2015
Data out today from the Law Society/Legal Monitor City Legal Index shows a further slowdown in the number of deals facilitated by the top 50 City law firms.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
New President for BVA Northern Ireland Branch
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Northern Ireland Branch has elected Simon Doherty as its new President.
Overwhelming support for nuclear energy among MPs Partner content
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Overwhelming support for nuclear energy among MPs
A new poll by Dods has found that a substantial majority of MPs back nuclear energy, in a boost to the UK’s nascent new nuclear programme.
Falling energy prices 'could threaten renewables' Partner content
Environment
By UK Energy Research Centre
Falling energy prices 'could threaten renewables'
Falling global energy prices could compromise investment in renewables, a leading energy expert has warned.
Time to make smoking around children a thing of the past
Health
By Luciana Berger
Time to make smoking around children a thing of the past
Ahead of a committee vote this morning on a Bill preventing smoking in cars with children present, Labour's Shadow Health Minister explains why the "simple and straightforward" measure is needed.
Bookmakers cannot prevent problem gambling because they do not understand it Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Bookmakers cannot prevent problem gambling because they do not understand it
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling addresses issues with the Gambling Act and repeats calls for the maximum FOBT state to be lowered