Tag #Uk Politics

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Parliament Committee Demands Post Office Removal from Horizon Redress Schemes

A UK parliamentary committee urges the government to remove the Post Office from managing compensation schemes for victims of the Horizon scandal due to slow payouts and high legal fees, recommending financial penalties for delays; the Post Office spent £136 million in legal fees, 27% of the total r...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Politics in 2025: Challenges and Uncertainties

The UK faces a politically turbulent 2025 with the Labour government grappling with economic woes and public discontent, while opposition parties strategize, and the global scene is further complicated by Donald Trump's presidency.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Poll Reveals Surge in Reform UK Support, Eroding Labour and Tory Leads

A Survation poll shows Labour's support falling to 30 percent, Conservatives at 25 percent, and Reform UK rising to 20 percent, highlighting a shift in right-leaning voter preference and challenges to the two-party system.

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UK Ministers Debate Employment Rights for Eastern European Workers Post-EU Expansion

In 2004, UK ministers debated delaying employment rights for Eastern and Central European workers after EU expansion, with concerns about housing and potential social strain; however, the policy was maintained due to economic benefits, leading to a far higher influx of workers than initially predict...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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50 Years of the Sex Discrimination Act: Progress and Persistent Inequalities

The Sex Discrimination Act of 1975, while achieving some progress in gender equality in the UK, has failed to completely close the gender pay gap, with a 13% gap remaining when part-time workers are considered, and the cost of childcare remains a major obstacle.

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Gender Equality
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Labour's Eco-Targets Hit MPs' Rental Properties

Labour's plan to improve energy efficiency in rental properties by 2030 requires landlords to achieve an EPC rating of C or above, impacting numerous Labour MPs who will face significant upgrade costs, potentially leading to increased rents or reduced housing supply.

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Climate Action
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UK Private School Fees Rise After VAT Policy Change

The UK government's decision to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools has resulted in increased fees for parents, and an estimated displacement of thousands of students, while generating an estimated £1.5bn for state school funding in 2025.

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Quality Education
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House of Lords Reform: Readers Offer Diverse Solutions

Readers respond to The Guardian's editorial on House of Lords reform, offering diverse proposals ranging from modifications to complete abolition and replacement with a proportionally elected senate within a federal structure, highlighting the lack of consensus on a solution.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
politico.eu
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37 Words That Defined UK Politics in 2024

The article discusses 37 prevalent political terms in the UK, encompassing controversies such as "Two-Tier Justice," the influence of Elon Musk, the "Gamblegate" scandal, and various political strategies employed by different parties.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Government Urges YouTube, TikTok to Prioritize High-Quality Children's Content

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is urging YouTube and TikTok to improve children's content, citing a 70% drop in daily TV viewing among children aged 4-8 who now access online platforms with varying content quality; the government will consider intervention if platforms don't comply.

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Quality Education
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England's Controversial Incinerator Expansion Plan Faces Public Backlash

England is facing a backlash over plans to build 41 new waste incinerators, despite concerns that they are the UK's dirtiest form of power and will undermine efforts to achieve net zero emissions; 27 have already been given permits and some are under construction.

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Climate Action
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MP Proposes Specific Domestic Violence Offense After Early Release of Abusers

Following the early release of 1,700 prisoners in England and Wales in September, including some domestic abusers, MP Josh Babarinde proposed a bill to establish a specific domestic violence offense to prevent future early releases and improve recording of such crimes. The government will review the...

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