30 h. ago Scots could save £700 on fuel bills if 'social tariff' introduced by UK Government

EXCLUSIVE: The introduction of a social tariff could benefit more than 660,000 households in Scotland and lift 202,000 out of extreme fuel poverty.

Economics

7 d. ago Government issues update after calls for major water bill change for UK households

Campaigners have been calling on the government to introduce a single social tariff on water bills

Politics

7 d. ago MP calls for legal right to paid time off for fertility treatment

Labour MP Alice Macdonald called on the Government to ‘right this wrong’ as she introduced her 10-minute rule Bill in the Commons.

Politics

1 week ago Mark Drakeford says his electoral system a reason why Reform UK won't win power in Wales

The former First Minister claimed the new electoral system he helped to introduce will prevent Reform UK from forming a government in Wales

Politics

1 week ago Betting taxes would 'wreck our high streets' with '40,000 jobs at risk'

Campaigners fear the UK high street will be badly damaged if the Government's proposed betting laws are introduced, with 40,000 jobs lost

Events

1 week ago UK ready to send humanitarian support to Jamaica in wake of hurricane – PM

As many as 8,000 British nationals are in Jamaica.

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2 w. ago Expanded state powers on fossil fuel projects and water ‘betrayal’ of Australians, nature law critics say

Extracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt ‘anger’ from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakenedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastState governments could be given expanded powers to make decisions on fossil fuel developments under Labor’s proposed overhaul of environment law, prompting “shock and anger” from community-based conservation organisations that fear nature protection would be weakened.The Albanese government plans to introduce its planned changes to the national law – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act – to parliament later this week, and has been briefing interest groups on its plans. Continue reading...

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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

Politics

2 w. ago Government should introduce new statutory category of Send support – report

A Send taskforce set up by the Institute for Public Policy Research has recommended creating a new system of additional learning support.

Politics

3 w. ago Tory bid to prevent shorter jail sentences for rapists and paedophiles is BLOCKED by Labour

The Tories tabled a series of amendments to new Government legislation that will introduce a soft justice masterplan - but the moves were thrown out in a series of parliamentary votes.

Events

3 w. ago UK Government refuses to back SNP bid to remove Prince Andrew dukedom

The Prime Minister’s spokesperson refused to say three times whether the Government would introduce a law to remove the Prince’s dukedom.

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3 w. ago SNP submits House of Commons motion to remove Prince Andrew's dukedom

The Nationalists’ Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) which would force the UK Government to introduce a law.

Politics

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

Politics

3 w. ago Pressure mounts on Government to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70

The Association of Optometrists wants the UK's system changed so that drivers must undergo routine eye tests to ensure fitness to drive, as evidence mounts that lives are put at risk.

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3 w. ago Poorer children 'more likely to have SEND but less likely to get support'

Kids from poorer homes 'experience a double disadvantage' and are being failed by a system 'beset with inconsistency and mind-boggling bureaucracy', research shows

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4 w. ago Government issues major update on plans to introduce digital driving licences

The proposals will make using government services far easier and 'in tune with modern life'

Politics

last month Full list of places in Spain where where cigarettes and vapes will be banned

The Spanish government is set to introduce one of the strictest smoking bans in Europe, with fines for lighting up in popular outdoor spots. Here's what UK tourists need to know

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