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Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent.
Some councils have told the department that elections could derail once-in-a-generation plans to scrap wasteful 'two-tier' councils.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
People living on freehold estates to be handed more power to tackle unreasonable charges for upkeep of shared areas
The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31.
New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers
The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today.
Forces will receive up to £19.5 billion next year to help drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres.
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.
The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients.
Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to co…
Whole life orders for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties
Baroness Chapman launches the UK’s new Approach to Africa in a speech in London to African Ambassadors and High Commissioners, UK parliamentarians, and Africa policy shapers in civil society and the private sector.
Plans for a new regulator to bring together standards across buildings, products and professionals in the construction sector have been announced today.
Beverley Warmington appointed DVSA Chief Executive to lead agency operations and deliver plans to cut driving test backlog and improve services for learners.
The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in British history, as part of a new strategy.
The Secretary of State Steve Reed has written to local authority leaders and metro mayors about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
The Secretary of State Steve Reed has written to stakeholders about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Managing Director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) providing recommendations on payments regulation.
The Royal Marine will lead one of the most senior posts in the UK Armed Forces, overseeing cyber and specialist forces.
On 14 December 1995, thirty years ago, the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as the Dayton Peace Agreement, was officially signed in Paris.
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