Tag #Uk Politics

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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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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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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 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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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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UK Political Landscape: Labour's Economic Mismanagement and Opposition Challenges

The UK's Conservative Party faces electoral challenges due to voter dissatisfaction, while the Labour government's economic policies, such as increased taxation and reduced growth, are negatively affecting the population; the rise of third parties further complicates the political landscape.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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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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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
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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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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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2025 UK Local Elections: Reform UK's Challenge to Conservatives and Labour

The 2025 English local elections on May 1st will be a critical test for Reform UK, challenging both Conservative and Labour parties and potentially reshaping the UK's political landscape due to the party's growing popularity and impact on the right-of-center vote.

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