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It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
Economy
By Alun Francis
It's time to recapture the radicalism of Frank Field on welfare reform
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
We support the assisted dying bill because of our medical backgrounds, not despite them
Health
By Neil Shastri-Hurst and Beccy Cooper MPs
We support the assisted dying bill because of our medical backgrounds, not despite them
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
Economy
By Blake Lawit
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables
Health
By Mike Reader MP
We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
Social affairs
By Baroness Stowell
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence
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Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Political parties
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Education
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
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Hot dogs: pets under threat as temperatures soar Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Hot dogs: pets under threat as temperatures soar
As forecasters predict a spring heatwave, vets are warning that pets can struggle as the temperature rises
Support for action on FOBTs across the political spectrum in party manifestos Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Support for action on FOBTs across the political spectrum in party manifestos
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reacts to publication of the party manifestos this week and reviews their commitments on fixed odds betting terminals
Cameron’s extension of Right to Buy is ‘fantasy’
Communities
By Frank Field
Cameron’s extension of Right to Buy is ‘fantasy’
Labour’s Frank Field explains why the proposed extension of the Right to Buy scheme in today’s Conservative manifesto is ‘unworkable’.
43% increase in betting shops located in town and city centres Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
43% increase in betting shops located in town and city centres
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling cites 93 local Councils who have already changed planning policies regarding betting shops. This issue and stake levels on fixed odds betting terminals reduction will have to be addressed by the next Government
No long-term economic plan, just short-term politics behind Tory right-to-buy plans
Communities
By John Healey MP
No long-term economic plan, just short-term politics behind Tory right-to-buy plans
Labour former housing minister John Healey describes the Conservative plan to extend Right to Buy as a "cheap Thatcher tribute act" and warns it will exacerbate the housing problems in the UK.
Boards’ effectiveness essential to long-term economic success Partner content
Economy
By EY
Investment Association
Boards’ effectiveness essential to long-term economic success
New report launch by the Investment Association and EY reveals key findings on improving board effectiveness. 
Natural Law: Conservation charity calls for legislation to protect UK biodiversity Partner content
Environment
By John Muir Trust
Natural Law: Conservation charity calls for legislation to protect UK biodiversity
The John Muir Trust makes the case for a Nature and Wellbeing Act aimed at protecting the country's irreplaceable natural landscape.  
UK consumers have a spring in their step Partner content
Economy
By Visa
UK consumers have a spring in their step
As spring approaches indicators suggest that consumers are gaining in confidence, with household spending steadily increasing. 
Doing the Right thing: Top lawyer warns against abandoning the Human Rights Act Partner content
Home affairs
By Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Doing the Right thing: Top lawyer warns against abandoning the Human Rights Act
Abandoning the Human Rights Act would leave UK citizens vulnerable and disempowered, according to a leading human rights lawyer. 
Gutter politics harms us all
By Liz Kendall MP
Gutter politics harms us all
Shadow Care Minister Liz Kendall accuses the Conservatives of having "crossed the line" with their attacks on Ed Miliband this week.  
Unfunded, uncosted and unbelievable – passengers deserve better than false Tory promises
Transport
By Lilian Greenwood MP
Unfunded, uncosted and unbelievable – passengers deserve better than false Tory promises
Labour's Shadow Rail Minister doesn't believe the Conservative policy on rail fares will work and says Labour's plan will improve services and deliver a fairer deal for passengers
Homes at the heart of the election debate Partner content
Communities
By National House Building Council
Homes at the heart of the election debate
The National House Building Council's Director of Corporate and External Affairs, Lewis Sidnick, expresses cautious optimism over the future of the UK housing market, despite the unpredictability of the general election.
22 million over 50s voters 'hold the keys to No. 10' Partner content
Health
By Saga
22 million over 50s voters 'hold the keys to No. 10'
As the general election campaign gets under way Saga has released its manifesto for the over 50s, setting out the organisation’s political agenda for older people.
The success of Labour's careers advice pledge Partner content
Education
By National Federation of Builders
The success of Labour's careers advice pledge
The National Federation of Builders welcomes Miliband's promise to guarantee personal careers advice for all teenagers, but warns the success of the plan depends on the advisors. 
New £50 stake limit measure helps machine players stay in control Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
New £50 stake limit measure helps machine players stay in control
This month, the Government’s new £50 stake measure comes into play for gaming machine customers.
Is the “responsible gambling” agenda deceiving the public? Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Is the “responsible gambling” agenda deceiving the public?
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that the responsible gambling agenda is not strong enough to protect vulnerable gamblers from harm
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 last week's local by-election results and changes to councils' political compositions
Dog owners worryingly unaware of law, survey reveals Partner content
Environment
By Blue Cross
Dog owners worryingly unaware of law, survey reveals
Many people with dogs in the UK are uninformed about the legal requirements which apply to ownership, a new study has found.  
Valuing our visitors: how the Government can support UK tourism Partner content
Culture
By UKinbound
Valuing our visitors: how the Government can support UK tourism
Leading trade association UKinbound calls for greater backing for the UK's lucrative tourism sector. 
It's a safe bet: protecting betting shop customers from crime Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
It's a safe bet: protecting betting shop customers from crime
The Association of British Bookmakers outlines the measures it has taken to ensure the safety and security of betting shop customers and sets out its plans for further reductions in crime.  
Mind the skills gap: from classroom to career Partner content
Education
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Mind the skills gap: from classroom to career
Improving the UK’s skills gap must be a priority for the next Government, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Sharing the truth about FOBTs will be the “silver bullet” to problem gambling Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Sharing the truth about FOBTs will be the “silver bullet” to problem gambling
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that only after data on amounts of money gambled on fixed odds betting terminals is shared, will their impact be fully understood.
Free movement an 'asset' to EU economy Partner content
Foreign affairs
By The Parliament Magazine
Free movement an 'asset' to EU economy
It's time to dispel the myth of so-called 'benefits tourism', argues Director of the European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) Assya Kavrakova
Care Act ‘at risk’ from cuts Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Care Act ‘at risk’ from cuts
Head of Policy and Campaigns at Independent Age, Andy Kaye, warns that further funding cuts to the care sector could undermine the Care Act, which came into force yesterday. 
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