6 d. ago Government responds to calls for major law change on smacking children

The government has issued a statement regarding the defence of "reasonable punishment"

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6 d. ago Motability PIP eligibility change calls update as government responds

There are concerns that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may target the Motability scheme in her November Budget

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1 week ago Government responds to calls to ban greyhound racing in England

More than 13,000 people across the country have signed a petition

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1 week ago Government responds to calls for major UK law change on fireworks

Calls have been made to restrict the use of fireworks to weekends

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2 w. ago Government responds to calls to restrict use of mobility scooters on pavements

It follows last month's update from the Department for Transport on pavement parking

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2 w. ago Government responds to calls to introduce a Pension Tax Lock

A Pension Tax Lock would help ensure retirement savings are protected and people can save with confidence, according to a petition

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3 w. ago Coronation Street fans say 'makes sense' as character's identity reveal 'not on bingo card'

Fans of the ITV soap will recall that Ollie was introduced earlier this year as Dee-Dee Bailey's new love interest

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3 w. ago Government responds to calls to increase paternity leave for new parents

An 18-month review of parental leave and pay is already underway

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3 w. ago Government responds to calls for referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK

Protests against the proposal took place in London over the weekend

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3 w. ago Government responds to calls for mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70

Specialists want the measure to be introduced for every licence renewal

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4 w. ago Government's response to new eye test 'requirement' for drivers at 70 call

The government has responded to calls for all drivers to submit a recent eye test result when applying for a driving licence renewal at 70

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