7 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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7 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 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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