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New Lib Dem MP Rejects "Binary" NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate

21 Jul Environment

The new Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire, Pippa Heylings, has said she rejects the concept of a “binary” fight between ‘YIMBYs’ and ‘NIMBYs'.

18 Jul Communities

Angela Rayner Will Pledge To End "Dragon's Den Style" Bidding For Local Authority Funding

17 Jul Environment

Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech

14 Jul Communities

New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded

27 Jun Communities

Voters In New Build England Say Conservative Promises Have Been Broken

26 Jun Communities

Labour Rejects "Misinformation" Amid Backlash Over Keir Starmer's Bangladesh Comments

23 Jun Communities

Tory Candidate Claims Labour Risks "Taking The North For Granted"

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Time to listen to construction industry experts if we’re to truly “get Britain building”

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19 Jul Communities

Time to listen to construction industry experts if we’re to truly “get Britain building”

Youth Employment Week: helping young people build skills for the future

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19 Jul Communities

Youth Employment Week: helping young people build skills for the future

Labour have put working class culture, communities and grassroots sport at the heart of their mission for change - and it is one I share, writes Michael Dugher

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18 Jul Communities

Labour have put working class culture, communities and grassroots sport at the heart of their mission for change - and it is one I share, writes Michael Dugher

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No "Bounce" In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances

19 Jul Education

Caroline Nokes Says Parliament Needs A Behaviour "Reset" As She Bids To Become Deputy Speaker

19 Jul Parliament

Labour Economist: Paying More Taxes Will Make People Happier

20 Jul Economy

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17 Jul Environment

Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.

23 Apr Communities

Closing time: what next for London's pubs?

Few sectors of industry have taken more of a beating in the last few years than that of the British pub. Jimmy McIntosh has been documenting those in London that have died, and asks what it means for the communities they serve

21 Apr Health

Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"

MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.

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12 Dec 2022 Environment

Lords Diary: Baroness Rock

From glass blowing and cheese sampling in a Downing Street festive market, to the importance of improving rural broadband and reforming the tenanted farming sector, Baroness Rock has a busy week

Equality and human rights watchdog: human rights are not up for debate

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09 Dec 2022 Communities

Equality and human rights watchdog: human rights are not up for debate

As we mark Human Rights Day 2022, Chairwoman of the EHRC, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, writes that more should be done to ensure they remain protected today and for future generations.

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08 Dec 2022 Communities

Tackling fuel poverty and rising costs

Rising costs and inflation have meant a tightening on people’s finances all across the country. But in social housing the picture is even bleaker.

07 Dec 2022 Communities

Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament

Identical twins Robert and Neil Faust work together in Parliament, often leading to confusion over who is who. The brothers speak to Sophie Church about their experiences

06 Dec 2022 Communities

Dormant assets should be redistributed to support community regeneration

On delivering my maiden speech to the House of Lords two years ago I spoke, as is traditional, about the community I represent.

06 Dec 2022 Communities

MPs Left Wondering About Rishi Sunak's Agenda After Double Climbdown

Rishi Sunak's decision to water down the government's house building proposals and reverse a ban on onshore wind has raised fresh questions about what the prime minister's plans for government might actually look like.

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06 Dec 2022 Health

SEVEN IN TEN BRITS THINK PLACING COMPULSORY HEALTH WARNINGS ON BETTING PRODUCTS WOULD FAIL TO TACKLE PROBLEM GAMBLING

71 per cent of the public believe Government health messaging – like those on cigarettes – would be ineffective at preventing problem gambling. Meanwhile almost half of the public (47 per cent) think banning popular promotions like ‘free bets’ wouldn’t help tackle problem gambling rates either.

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06 Dec 2022 Communities

Fighting the war with drugs: How can psychedelic-assisted therapies help veterans?

Around 17% of recent military veterans in the UK report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and currently available treatments don’t work for many of these. Professor Jo Neill, Dr Verity Wainwright, and Frances Smith from The University of Manchester report the findings of a new study into the role that psilocybin (the active constituent of so-called ‘magic’ mushrooms) can have in the treatment of PTSD symptoms in veterans, and how the law can be updated to enable more research in this area.

02 Dec 2022 Communities

Barry is showing how the power of local community can drive regeneration

When you think of Barry, the first things that leap to mind are its gorgeous coastline, the renowned tourist attractions, and, of course, Gavin and Stacey. But Barry has something even more profound going for it: a strong community committed to improving its town.

29 Nov 2022 Communities

Homes for Ukraine scheme risks falling at the final hurdle

The United Kingdom stands on the edge of a historic moment. Government and civil society together have welcomed and supported Ukrainian refugees with an innovative and cost-effective sponsorship scheme.

28 Nov 2022 Communities

Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel

It has been a time of change. I was appointed levelling up minister eight weeks ago and have already seen a couple of faces come and go. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed – this government’s mission to level up the country.

28 Nov 2022 Health

Awaab Ishak’s heart-breaking death is a stark reminder that housing standards need urgently addressing

I was deeply saddened by the news of Awaab Ishak’s death recently, caused by extended exposure to mould in his home.

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28 Nov 2022 Communities

Guest Blog: Building collaborative connections…with a bit of help from 5G

This blog has been provided to Mobile UK by Pip Cannon - CEO of Community Catalysts

Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform

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25 Nov 2022 Health

Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform

Targeted intervention is the best way for the government to uphold freedom and protect the most vulnerable when it comes to gambling.

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23 Nov 2022 Education

TWO THIRDS OF PUNTERS BELIEVE NANNY STATE SPENDING LIMITS ON BETTING WOULD SPARK A RISE IN GAMBLING BLACK MARKET

Compulsory spending limits on betting risks driving more people to the unsafe, unregulated gambling black market, say 67 per cent of punters.

22 Nov 2022 Communities

The Problem With Prevent

As human rights groups call for an overhaul of the government’s flagship Prevent counter-radicalisation strategy, what might we see in the Home Office’s long-awaited publication of the independent review into the scheme’s effectiveness?

17 Nov 2022 Health

Caring for Britain: Can our troubled social care system recover?

As the new government struggles to balance the books, Sophie Church hears how the already beleaguered care sector fears further cuts

17 Nov 2022 Communities

Homes For Ukraine scheme is falling apart for lack of certainty

As always in times of crisis, the British people, charities and local authorities have been incredible in stepping up to assist those who are fleeing the ravages of war in Ukraine. However, many host families are now facing the added pressure of the rising cost of living and we are seeing placements break down across the country.

Railway Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter reaches milestone of 200 signatories

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11 Nov 2022 Communities

Railway Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter reaches milestone of 200 signatories

Today, the Rail Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Charter, led jointly by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail, celebrated its 200th signatory, with the Great British Railways Transition Team signing up to the Charter.

11 Nov 2022 Communities

The nightmare of Ukrainian daily life

Ukraine’s situation is tense and volatile. The public sirens wail unexpectedly during the day or night with a diabolical sound to warn that death is omnipresent as a result of Iranian kamikaze drones or calibre missile strikes. Running to nearby shelters has become a sacred ritual that must be performed on a daily basis. To stay on track with the danger, Ukrainians must become accustomed to being kicked out of their offices, restaurants or supermarkets with only a few minutes to complete their orders when sirens (vozddyshnaya trivoga as they are called in Russian) go off.

07 Nov 2022 Communities

People Want More Ukrainian Refugees To Come To The UK, New Poll Finds

Exclusive: A new poll has found continued support for the Homes for Ukraine scheme, with a majority of the people surveyed believing payments to UK hosts should either continue or increase to help offset cost of living increases.

The UK's social care system is 'broken', the Prime Minister must fix it

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07 Nov 2022 Health

The UK's social care system is 'broken', the Prime Minister must fix it

With the onset of Winter, pressures on the NHS are, once again, a point of major political debate. There is no quick fix, but Rishi Sunak must recognise he cannot ease the burden on health care without fixing our broken social care system too.

04 Nov 2022 Communities

Minister Insists Manston Migration Centre Is Now "Legally Compliant" After Government Action

Policing Minister Chris Philp has claimed the Manston migration centre is "legally compliant", after a judicial review was launched over conditions.

03 Nov 2022 Communities

Home Office Refuses To Say How Much Was Spent On Failed Asylum Centre Project

The Home Office is under pressure to disclose details of payments to private outsourcing firm, Serco, for their work on a proposed asylum accommodation centre Linton-on-Ouse which was scrapped amid local opposition.

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