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Parliament failed to take a decision on assisted dying – we should talk about why
Parliament failed to take a decision on assisted dying – we should talk about why
Social affairs
By Hannah White
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill prompted heated debate – on the ethical principles around assisted dying, on the practicalities of the policy, and on the sufficiency of safeguards included in the bill.
'A powerful woman in a man's world': tribute to Baroness Ramsay
Obituaries
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
"A powerful woman in a man's world": tribute to Baroness Ramsay
'Delicious': Samantha Niblett on why TV drama 'Rivals' is no guilty pleasure
Books & culture
By Samantha Niblett MP
"Delicious": Samantha Niblett on why TV drama 'Rivals' is no guilty pleasure
We need a clean heating plan for commercial buildings, not just homes Partner content
Energy
By Mitsubishi Electric
We need a clean heating plan for commercial buildings, not just homes
Sick of sleaze: why Labour are paying for failure to restore trust to politics
Political parties
By Alastair McCapra
Sick of sleaze: why Labour are paying for failure to restore trust to politics
The school-based nurseries programme could be Labour’s early years legacy – but there are real problems with it
Education
By Dr Rebecca Montacute and Erica Holt-White
The school-based nurseries programme could be Labour’s early years legacy – but there are real problems with it
As the World Cup approaches, illegal gambling advertising is booming Partner content
Culture
By Betting and Gaming Council
As the World Cup approaches, illegal gambling advertising is booming
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Inside Andy Burnham's Makerfield Campaign: 'Nobody Thinks This Is In The Bag'
Inside Andy Burnham's Makerfield Campaign: "Nobody Thinks This Is In The Bag"
Political parties
The First Restore Britain University Societies Are Being Created
The First Restore Britain University Societies Are Being Created
Education
Michael Grade: I Am Very, Very Worried About The Future Of British TV
Michael Grade: I Am Very, Very Worried About The Future Of British TV
Culture
Starmer Loyalist Labour MPs Resist Campaigning For Burnham In Makerfield
Starmer Loyalist Labour MPs Resist Campaigning For Burnham In Makerfield
Political parties
Making Money Shouldn't Be Universities' Priority, Says Zack Polanski
Making Money Shouldn't Be Universities' Priority, Says Zack Polanski
Education
Thatcher 'Would Have Hated' Farage, Says Lord Heseltine
Thatcher "Would Have Hated" Farage, Says Lord Heseltine
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Economic recovery must be sustainable Partner content
By Woodland Trust
Economic recovery must be sustainable
The Woodland Trust calls on the government to integrate green space into new developments for an environmentally sustainable recovery after today's Autumn Statement.
Ever receding retirement? Partner content
By Age UK
Ever receding retirement?
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Age UK insists there are still important decisions to be made in relation to retirement age and the state pension.
Consumer confidence 'at record high' Partner content
By Visa
Consumer confidence 'at record high'
Last month saw one of the strongest periods of growth this year, according to new data from Visa Europe.
Clarity and commitment needed on renewables Partner content
By Dods Renewable Energy Dialogue
Clarity and commitment needed on renewables
A Parliamentary roundtable for the Dods Renewable Energy Dialogue took place last week, discussing the need for clarity and long term commitment for renewables from the Government
Increase early intervention funding 'before it's too late' Partner content
By Action for Children
Increase early intervention funding 'before it's too late'
Ahead of the Chancellor’s statement tomorrow, Dame Clare Tickell warns that the squeeze on early intervention services must be reversed.
Osborne 'must devolve taxes to London' Partner content
By London First
Osborne 'must devolve taxes to London'
The Chancellor must adhere to a consistent and competitive tax regime, a leading business group has said.
Employers’ expertise essential on asbestos claims scheme Partner content
By National Federation of Builders
Employers’ expertise essential on asbestos claims scheme
The NFB's Julia Evans explains how the Government’s Mesothelioma Bill has the opportunity to ensure fair hearings for employers in disputed cases.
Celebrating engagement Partner content
By Ethos Journal
Celebrating engagement
Serco’s director of employee engagement, Amber Kelly, describes a business case that proves the impact of an enthused workforce on success.
Jim Fitzpatrick MP: Launching the Designated Driver Campa Partner content
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Jim Fitzpatrick MP: Launching the Designated Driver Campa
Former Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick MP will join current DfT Minister Robert Goodwill MP to launch the Designated Driver road safety campaign for 2013.
A fair state pension for all? Partner content
By Age UK
A fair state pension for all?
With the Pensions Bill receiving its second reading in the House of Lords today, Age UK’s Hannah Pearce explains why the state pension must be a safety net against poverty.
Osborne must stop ‘youth unemployment ‘crisis’ Partner content
By The Work Foundation
Osborne must stop ‘youth unemployment ‘crisis’
The Work Foundation has called on the Chancellor to tackle youth unemployment in the Autumn Statement.
If No.10 wants a free tip on the next row... FOBTs Partner content
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
If No.10 wants a free tip on the next row... FOBTs
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling asks whether the next government U-turn will be over the 'politically toxic' issue of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals.
HMRC threat to SME apprenticeships Partner content
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
HMRC threat to SME apprenticeships
Could Government plans on the funding of apprenticeships deter small businesses?
Bookies shorten odds on Scottish independence Partner content
By William Hill
Bookies shorten odds on Scottish independence
Bookmakers William Hill has said it has cut their odds on a 'Yes' vote in the referendum on Scottish independence after "a small surge" of bets.
Time for EU to restrict free movement
Foreign affairs
By Theresa May MP
Time for EU to restrict free movement

Writing exclusively for PoliticsHome's Central Lobby, the Home Secretary welcomes new immigration figures and sets out Government plans to do all it can to discourage immigration from the EU.
NHS patients 'wait a year for mental health treatment' Partner content
Health
By Mind
NHS patients 'wait a year for mental health treatment'
More than half of people trying to access so-called 'talking treatments' on the NHS face waits of up to a year, according to a new survey.
Is time up for written exams? Partner content
By AQA
Is time up for written exams?
AQA is looking to the future of assessment with a new initiative launched this week.
Baroness Chalker: Another leap towards ending global poverty Partner content
By Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Baroness Chalker: Another leap towards ending global poverty
Former minister, Baroness Chalker writes about the international conference in parliament this week on the post 2015 development agenda.
Proving the effectiveness of child mentors Partner content
By Chance UK
Proving the effectiveness of child mentors
As a report setting out the cost effectiveness of its child mentoring programme was launched in Parliament yesterday, Conservative MP David Burrowes heaped praise on the work of charity Chance UK.
Concerns remain for HS2 ancient woodland Partner content
By Woodland Trust
Concerns remain for HS2 ancient woodland
The Woodland Trust still has clear concerns for the impact of the HS2 route will have on ancient woodlands along the route. They have 3 primary areas on which they are pushing for change from the DfT.
Creating a 'Parliament 2.0'
By John Bercow
Creating a 'Parliament 2.0'
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow announces a year-long Commission to consider how Parliament can embrace technology for a digital democracy.
Language gap 'threatens UK security' Partner content
By British Academy
Language gap 'threatens UK security'
Britain's security and diplomatic influence is at risk because of a lack of language skills in Government, according to a new report.
Government acted on public's views on gaming machines Partner content
By Association of British Bookmakers
Government acted on public's views on gaming machines
The Government has recognised the views of the public on gaming machines, says the Chief Executive of the Association of British Bookmakers.
Motivation through mentoring Partner content
By Ethos Journal
Motivation through mentoring
A mentoring service is proving to be an excellent way of supporting offenders subject to community sentences. Ethos finds out more about the pilot scheme run by Catch22
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
2026
Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
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Net Zero Week 2026
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