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Government backs veterans by approving Veteran Card as voter ID for first time

The government has backed the armed forces community by allowing HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards to be used as Voter ID in forthcoming elections, while a wider review of the Voter ID policy takes place to understand its impact on citizens...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:34

IFS: Getting incapacity benefit claimants into work is easier said than done

There are reports that the government may announce policies in the Budget aimed at moving more incapacity benefit claimants into work...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:24

Financial Services Policy Update

A written ministerial statement on the Bank of England’s consultation on MREL and its interaction with the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:16

REA responds to news article focussing on Energy from Waste (EfW)

Mark Sommerfeld, Deputy Director of Policy, REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), said...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:14

Research programme to ensure UK economy uses AI to grow safely

Researchers to be supported in boosting defences against societal risks such as deepfakes and cyber-attacks...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:59

Digital transformation hampered by budgets, NHS pressures and poor IT infrastructure

NHS trusts are being held back from further and faster digital transformation of services by limited budgets, day-to-day pressures and inadequate IT infrastructure, a new survey by NHS Providers shows...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:46

ONS: UK labour market: October 2024

Estimates of employment, unemployment, inactivity, average weekly earnings, vacancies and other labour market related statistics for the UK...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:11

Call for evidence: Capacity Market: call for evidence on proposals to maintain security of supply and enable flexible capacity to decarbonise

The Government are seeking views on proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM) to maintain the security of our electricity supply and to support the conversion of unabated gas plants to low carbon technology...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:09

Care England Challenges CQC leadership to act on Dr. Penny Dash’s critical review

Care England, the leading voice of adult social care providers in England, welcomes the candid insights presented in Dr. Penny Dash’s review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regulator for health and social care...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:06

Committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Crown Estate Bill - Oct 14

Lord Wigley (PC): My Lords, I will move Amendment 1 and speak to Amendment 23, both of which are in my name...

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 07:36