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Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Feb 27

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Commons as at Feb 27...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 07:30

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Lords as at Feb 26

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill: Amendments tabled for committee stage in the Lords as at Feb 26...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 07:28

The Trussell Trust responds to NAO report: “Progress implementing Universal Credit”

Helen Barnard, Director of Policy at the Trussell Trust, said: “The publication of this report is an opportunity for the UK Government to reflect on whether Universal Credit is functioning effectively and fulfilling its goals..."

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

Matthew Pennycook comments on NHF report showing new social housing could add £50bn to the economy

Matthew Pennycook MP, Shadow Housing and Planning Minister, commenting on a new report from the National Housing Federation which shows delivering social housing could add £50 billion to the economy, said...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

NAO: One in five legacy benefit claimants not receiving Universal Credit

One in five people on Tax Credits who were invited to move to Universal Credit (UC) did not then claim UC and had their benefits stopped, according to a new report by the National Audit Office...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

LGA: Financial pressure puts strain on domestic abuse services

Responding to a report by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner into local domestic abuse services, Cllr Heather Kidd, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Safer, Stronger Communities Board said...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

Protests causing unsustainable pressure on policing resources – Home Affairs Committee warns

Ongoing protests risk acting as a continued drain on police resources, placing their ability to deal with wider policing priorities at risk, the Home Affairs Committee has warned...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

AA calls for Fuel Duty Freeze ahead of Budget

The AA is calling for a range of measures to help provide confidence for drivers now, and for the future, ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget next week...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

IFS: If the Chancellor wants to cut taxes, he should tell us where the spending cuts will fall

UK taxes are heading to record-high levels as a share of national income...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01

BRC: Food prices fall, but risks remain

Shop Price annual inflation eased to 2.5% in February, down from 2.9% in January...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:01