he Government’s plans to weaken legislation surrounding river pollution have been defeated in the House of Lords by a Labour-led rebellion. As the bill was introduced within the levelling up and regeneration bill by the Conservatives at such a late stage, it will not return to the Commons.
In light of recent data highlighting some concerns around the use of voter ID at elections, the Local Government Association has responded in reference to
A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) shows that social mobility is now tougher than in the last 50 years, with those in the North disproportionately impacted.
Parental income and wealth is of even more importance today in determining someone’s income across their lifetime. This poses serious questions for the Government’s levelling up agenda.
Councillors in London have asked the Government to introduce national smokefree conditions for pavement seating outside pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Yesterday, the Government launched its suicide prevention strategy for England which sets out a 5-year plan to prevent suicide and self harm. The Government is hoping to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years of implementation.
Amid fears that children are increasingly using vapes and could become addicted, ministers are set to ban single-use vapes. The move could come as early as next week as the health department has decided that the products, which often come in colourful packaging and fruity flavours, are overwhelmingly aimed at people under the age of 18.
Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Mounjaro has gained the backing of Britain’s healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog, which said it would be a good option for patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said in draft final guidance that it estimates some 180,000 people could benefit from the new treatment.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is to report the UK Government to the UN workers’ rights watchdog over the Strike Act. This law governing industrial action enable minimum service levels to be set in key sectors; if these workers refuse to work, they could face being sacked.
This announcement comes as further NHS strikes are planned for the next few weeks.
The government has announced that the United Kingdom is set to rejoin the EU’s leading science research scheme, Horizon. The country hasn’t been part of the scheme since officially leaving the EU in 2020, despite originally agreeing upon an associate membership.
As temperatures surge, with the heat health warning climbing from yellow to amber, concerns arise over the well-being of individuals living with dementia. Dehydration, a common challenge for those with memory issues, becomes a pressing issue during hot weather. Families and caregivers are urged to take precautions to ensure the safety and hydration of their loved ones.
The Government has announced it will be introducing a revenue certainty scheme to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the UK. The Department of Transport says this will be implemented as part of the Energy Security Bill.
Under plans announced by the Government, individuals with disabilities could be given enhanced support to work from home. Mel Stride, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has said this move would seek to reduce the number of people claiming benefits due to illness.
Recently, Curia’s Levelling Up Commission held an inquiry session on housing and homelessness. The inquiry was split into three sessions, with the second section focusing on place-based deprivation and how the government can address the role of infrastructure in regional inequalities.
Whilst the main focus of local government finance is on adults and childrens services, cost
This week, Rishi Sunak has made headlines for changing a number of key government policies
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