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Articles tagged with: Government & Politics
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Health
By National Autistic Society
NAS responds to NAO's 'Care services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour'
Responding to the NAO report released today, Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society, said:
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Disciplinary Committee issues severe reprimand to Suffolk veterinary surgeon
A veterinary surgeon from Suffolk has received a severe reprimand and warning as to future conduct after being found guilty of serious professional misconduct by the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS news: Disciplinary Committee to meet in February
A meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS as constituted under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, will be held at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2AF
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association challenges next government on animal welfare and disease prevention
The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) John Blackwell will set out the organisations 2015 General Election manifesto, urging political parties to commit to taking action on animal welfare and disease prevention, in a keynote speech in London tonight.
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Health
By United Response
Every Vote Counts: United Response appoints political correspondent to get people with learning disabilities using their vote
National disability charity United Response has recruited a political correspondent to ensure that the 1.5 million adults in the UK with a learning disability use their democratic right to vote at the May General Election.
Tory taxi and minicab reforms will put passengers at risk
Transport
By Richard Burden
Tory taxi and minicab reforms will put passengers at risk
Shadow Roads Minister Richard Burden criticises the Deregulation Bill as it reaches Report stage in the House of Lords this week
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
First Vet Futures Group meeting - ambitions starting to take shape
Greater diversity, a truly integrated One Health approach and zero veterinary suicides were just some of ambitions for the profession discussed at the first meeting of the Vet Futures Group, which took place on 26 January 2015.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Vet Futures: Guest blogger asks if VAT on vet fees for pets should be dropped?
In this months Vet Futures guest blog Stuart Winter, the Sunday Express small animal columnist and a campaigner to end VAT on pet fees, asks if charging VAT is a barrier to owners registering their pets with a veterinary surgery.
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
A balanced approach to public service efficiencies, not the fanaticism of the Tory right
By Chris Leslie
A balanced approach to public service efficiencies, not the fanaticism of the Tory right
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Chris Leslie, says the cross-cutting efficiency reviews reveals an alarmingly relaxed approach when monitoring major contracts and the performance of big suppliers
The Noisy Man and the Fob-Tory Party Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
The Noisy Man and the Fob-Tory Party
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling is clear that the Conservative Party and DCMS ministers need to do more to tackle issues around fixed odds betting terminals.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Extension to RCVS alternative dispute resolution trial
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has extended its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial until October 2015 and broadened its remit, allowing more cases to be considered.
Eleanor Laing MP: We must ensure peaceful democracy prospers in Sri Lanka Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Eleanor Laing MP: We must ensure peaceful democracy prospers in Sri Lanka
Deputy Speaker Eleanor Laing MP writes about the fragile situation in Sri Lanka which she visited herself as part of a CPA UK delegation.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
E-petition to end non-stun slaughter hits 100,000 as FSA figures show increase in non-stun
The Government e-petition launched by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and supported by the RSPCA calling for the end of non-stun slaughter to improve animal welfare at the time of death passed its goal of 100,000 signatures today. The news comes on the day that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Animal Welfare Survey of Slaughterhouses in Great Britain reveals an increase in non-stun slaughter.
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Health
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH involved in developing collaborative tuberculosis strategy
A 10-point action plan has been launched to eradicate tuberculosis across England over the next five years.
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Communities
By Electrical Safety First
One million over-75s live in ‘non-decent’ housing
Electrical Safety First is urging the Government to address poor quality housing after its new report concludes that one million people aged over 75 currently live in properties which fail to meet the Governments own Decent Homes Standard.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes practitioner-led approach of Welsh OV tender result
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) and the Welsh Government has today announced that contracts have been signed with two delivery partners, Menter a Busnes (North Wales) and Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd (South Wales), to deliver bovine TB testing and other Official Veterinarian (OV) services in Wales.
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH welcomes government vote on plain packaging for tobacco products
The CIEH welcomes the government announcement that it will put regulations on the standardised plain packaging of cigarettes and other tobacco products to a vote in Parliament before the general election.
MPs ‘must learn to share’ Partner content
Health
By Chance UK
MPs ‘must learn to share’
The charity Chance UK provides early intervention and mentoring to troubled children, and it has some perspectives that might be useful for MPs.
The disability employment gap must be addressed Partner content
Health
By Scope
The disability employment gap must be addressed
The charity Scope says Cameron’s ambition to achieve full employment must address the disability employment gap.
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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Economy
By The Work Foundation
Unemployment continues to fall while financial sector leads increases in pay
Commenting on today's labour market statistics, Geraint Johnes, director at Lancaster Universitys Work Foundation, said:
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Have your say as a candidate for RCVS or VN Council
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to have a say in the future of their respective professions have until the end of January to put themselves forward as candidates for RCVS Council and VN Council respectively.
Beyond life on the streets – the Homeless Veterans appeal Partner content
Foreign affairs
By PoliticsHome Central Lobby - Temporary Members
Beyond life on the streets – the Homeless Veterans appeal
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity calls for a continued support and help for veterans with housing problems beyond the charity appeal.