In My View - Things Getting Better in New Financial Year Thursday, 18 April, 2024 It is a very unsettled and challenging time in several parts of the world. Much of it is out of our control although we continue to support Ukraine and call for more humanitarian aid to safely get to Gaza, and it is right we stand with Middle Eastern nations and people from Israel to Saudi Arabia who want to live peacefully and not be menaced and damaged by the aggressive and malign theocracy in... Articles
Animals to Be Formally Recognised as Sentient Beings in Domestic Law 13th May 2021 Vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings for the first time in UK law thanks to the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill... Articles
Over 300,000 Homes Sold With Help to Buy 13th May 2021 A young farmer from Leicestershire has become the 300,000th homeowner to use the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme since its launch in 2013. Read more here Articles
UK to Lead the Way on Animal Welfare Through Flagship New Action Plan 12th May 2021 In a first of its kind, the Government has today published an action plan for animal welfare that will revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK and... Articles
Universities to Comply With Free Speech Duties or Face Sanctions 12th May 2021 A historic bill introduced in Parliament today (12 May) will strengthen the legal duties on higher education providers in England to protect freedom of speech... Articles
Support For Renters Continues With Longer Notice Periods 12th May 2021 Renters will continue to be supported as national COVID-19 restrictions ease, with longer notice periods in place until at least October, Housing Minister... Articles
PM Unveils New Aid for Girls Education to Prevent Pandemic ‘Lost Generation’ 12th May 2021 The Prime Minister will take part in live classroom link-up with schoolchildren in Kenya today (13 May 2021) to urge world leaders to invest in education... Articles
Landmark Laws to Keep Children Safe, Stop Racial Hate and Protect Democracy Online Published 12th May 2021 The Online Safety Bill will help protect young people and clamp down on racist abuse online, while safeguarding freedom of expression. Read more here Articles
New Environment Bill Provisions to Tackle Storm Overflows 11th May 2021 New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways. Read more here Articles
Government Sets Out Plan to Ban Conversion Therapy 11th May 2021 Following the Queen’s Speech Tuesday 11th May, Minister for Women & Equalities, Liz Truss, has confirmed that the Government will take legislative steps to ban... Articles