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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Keir Starmer Will Face “Immense Pressure” To Allow More Time For Assisted Dying Debate If Bill Passes
Social affairs
Keir Starmer Will Face “Immense Pressure” To Allow More Time For Assisted Dying Debate If Bill Passes
Lords Want 'Wimbledon Clause' To Give Football Fans Power To Stop Stadium Moves
Culture
Lords Want "Wimbledon Clause" To Give Football Fans Power To Stop Stadium Moves
Labour MP Says Men Should Remember How To Be 'Gentlemen'
Communities
Labour MP Says Men Should Remember How To Be "Gentlemen"
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Health
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Health
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Health
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
The House Live
It has been a year since the Online Safety Act became law – yet we’re still waiting for action
Education
By Sir Peter Wanless
It has been a year since the Online Safety Act became law – yet we’re still waiting for action
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Health
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Alex Ruck Keene KC on assisted dying: 'Parliamentarians are being radically unsupported'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Alex Ruck Keene KC on assisted dying: 'Parliamentarians are being radically unsupported'
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Oxbridge Should 'Move' Towards How US Universities Are Funded
Oxbridge Should "Move" Towards How US Universities Are Funded
Education
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
Defence
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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Health
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Health
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
As the government considers whether to overhaul UK surrogacy law, Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church explore the ethical and practical questions around reform – and the political backlash that could follow
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Health
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has promised that her bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults will have the “strictest protections and safeguards of any legislation anywhere in the world”, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Social Affairs news
Spring Budget's Cost Of Living Support 'Thin On The Ground'
Social affairs
Spring Budget's Cost Of Living Support "Thin On The Ground"
Campaigners have said the cost of living support measures announced in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget fall short of what is needed to help households struggling with the cost of living.
BASF launches CONNECT.SHARE.INSPIRE Women’s Leadership Conference with partners Partner content
Social affairs
By BASF
BASF launches CONNECT.SHARE.INSPIRE Women’s Leadership Conference with partners
Urgent action is needed to fix failing children’s social care
Social affairs
By Katharine Sacks-Jones
Urgent action is needed to fix failing children’s social care
On 27 February, MPs on the Education Select Committee began hearing oral evidence as part of their enquiry into children’s social care.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
Crufts 2024: Vets reveal top questions to ask when buying a puppy to avoid unwanted health issues
Ahead of international dog show Crufts, the British Veterinary Association issues advice to prospective dog owners on how to buy a healthy puppy.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls for vet practice regulation to ensure animal welfare
BVA President presses for urgent reform of ‘not fit for purpose’ Veterinary Surgeons Act at the organisation’s annual Westminster dinner.
Workplace culture must change to help autistic people succeed in work
Economy
By Mel Stride MP and Robert Buckland MP
Workplace culture must change to help autistic people succeed in work
Autistic people have told us loud and clear that while they might have very different needs, they share a common aspiration: equality of dignity and opportunity in society.
Past recast: Inside the row engulfing the National Trust
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Past recast: Inside the row engulfing the National Trust
The National Trust has become the unlikely battleground for an increasingly vitriolic row over how the past should be presented. Tali Fraser meets the participants in the culture war to end them all. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Conservative MPs Demand VAT Cut For Struggling Pubs And Restaurants
Economy
Conservative MPs Demand VAT Cut For Struggling Pubs And Restaurants
A letter signed by 45 Conservative MPs has called for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reform VAT and Business Rates for hospitality businesses in the Spring Budget.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association launches new strategic plan with a theme of People, Animals and Planet
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its latest three-year strategic plan setting out how it will deliver on its long-term goals and support the profession. It includes three new over-arching themes – People, Animals, Planet; a One Health approach, which has never been more pressing than in this time of climate emergency.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
#TimeForChange: BVA launches ‘Return to work’ toolkit to help tackle workforce issues
Recruitment and retention remain an ongoing challenge for the veterinary profession and creating positive workplace cultures and experiences is key to attracting new talent, as well as encouraging skilled staff back into the workforce. To help tackle this, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new ‘Return to work’ toolkit to support its members returning to veterinary workplaces, and for employers and managers welcoming ‘returners’ to their teams.
New President elected for BVA Northern Ireland Branch and North of Ireland Veterinary Association Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
New President elected for BVA Northern Ireland Branch and North of Ireland Veterinary Association
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association have jointly elected Dr. Sharon Verner as their new President.
It’s time for change Partner content
Social affairs
By League Against Cruel Sports
It’s time for change
The countryside is at risk of being used as a pawn in the next general election, by those intent on living in the past
'Car Crash' Football Regulator Talks With Culture Secretary Failed To Sweeten Clubs
Social affairs
"Car Crash" Football Regulator Talks With Culture Secretary Failed To Sweeten Clubs
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has failed to win over several clubs in the English Football League (EFL) after a series of tense meetings which were described as “shambles” and a “car crash”.
Labour Stands By 'Significant Change' In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Social affairs
Labour Stands By "Significant Change" In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Shadow equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds has insisted that Labour's new race equality act will represent "significant change" despite criticism that Labour's proposals could risk making equal pay claims more complicated.
The government is making positive changes for children caught in family conflict
Communities
By Viscount Younger
The government is making positive changes for children caught in family conflict
Families are the cornerstones of our communities.  
Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A 'Turning Point' For Westminster
Social affairs
Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A "Turning Point" For Westminster
Charlotte Nichols, Labour MP for the seat where murdered trans teen Brianna Ghey lived, has said she hopes the backlash from Rishi Sunak's jibe about trans people at Prime Minister's Questions will become a turning point for how trans issues are handled in Westminster.
Experience shows producing a workable 'conversion therapy' ban is impossible
Social affairs
By Lord Jackson
Experience shows producing a workable 'conversion therapy' ban is impossible
On Friday the House of Lords will debate Baroness Burt’s Private Member’s Bill to ban so-called conversion therapy. Given the complexity of this issue, it is surprising how short the bill is – just one substantive clause.
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Social affairs
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing backlash after appearing to make a jibe about Labour's position on trans people during Prime Minister's Questions, despite being told moments earlier that the mother of murdered trans girl Brianna Ghey was in the chamber.
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In 'Living Standards Catastrophe'
Social affairs
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In "Living Standards Catastrophe"
Exclusive: New research by Citizens Advice has found that five million people are living in a negative budget, meaning the amount of money they have coming in does not meet the cost of basic outgoings such as accommodation, food and fuel.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds to Government proposals to reform Veterinary Medicines Regulations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has broadly welcomed the publication of the Government’s plans to reform the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) in Great Britain. The proposed amendments to the 2013 Regulations follow a consultation last year, which BVA jointly responded to alongside several of its specialist divisions.
We are investing in childcare like never before – but the system could be simpler
Communities
By Siobhan Baillie MP
We are investing in childcare like never before – but the system could be simpler
Do not mess with sleep-deprived mums and dads juggling kids and expensive childcare. That was my main message to anybody who would listen when I was pitching for an improved offer. I think I will now add – do not mess with sleep-deprived Conservative MPs. I and others are on the warpath to champion families and the early years sector.
Measuring progress in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections Partner content
Social affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Measuring progress in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections
The Equality and Human Rights Monitor provides decision-makers with a comprehensive analysis of Britain’s equality and human rights landscape
Tory MP Says Government Has ‘Broken Its Promises’ On Banning Conversion Therapy
Social affairs
Tory MP Says Government Has ‘Broken Its Promises’ On Banning Conversion Therapy
Conservative MP Alicia Kearns has accused the government of breaking promises on conversion therapy after proposed legislation to outlaw it appears to have dropped off ministers’ agendas.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association responds to UK Government’s commitment to securing Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines as a result of the UK’s leaving the European Union. Today, the Government has established the new Veterinary Medicines Working Group, which will explore options to safeguard supply.
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Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference