AI risks leaving older people behind, warns Leicester expert heading to UN
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Ellie Vinnicombe appointed New Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Ellie Vinnicombe as its new Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy. Ellie joins AIC from CropLife UK,...
Starmer Launches Substack Newsletter with Focus on Child Poverty Strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used the launch of his new Substack newsletter to outline the government’s plans to tackle child poverty, describing the...
Government urges the nation to back Britain’s small firms this Small Business Saturday
The government is urging people to support local traders by shopping in their communities on Small Business Saturday. The annual event, taking place on...
Labour introduces tough new crackdown on online abuse against women
The Labour government is introducing tougher safeguards against online abuse through amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, requiring platforms to remove intimate images...
Labour delivers £400 cost-of-living boost for disabled adults
The Labour government is delivering targeted cost-of-living support to disabled adults, with over 150,000 people set to receive at least £400 more annually through...
8,500 extra mental health workers: delivering faster care, closer to home
Three years ahead of schedule, Labour has delivered on its manifesto commitment to recruit 8,500 additional mental health workers in the NHS—marking a major...
Labour backs major Welsh rail investment to create jobs and boost growth
Labour has reinforced its commitment to regional growth by backing a major rail modernisation programme led by Transport for Wales, supporting around 12,000 jobs...
Labour Consults on Expanding Smoke-Free Spaces to Protect Children
As part of its 10 Year Health Plan, Labour has launched a consultation on extending smoke-free rules to include vaping in certain public spaces....
Labour closes online loopholes to strengthen child safety protections
The Labour government is stepping up action to protect children online by strengthening the Online Safety Act and closing loopholes that allowed AI chatbot...
The King's Fund responds to Defence Investment Plan
Responding to reports that the Defence Investment Plan will draw from NHS capital budgets, Siva Anandaciva, Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships at The...
University of Leicester secures funding to preserve the Midlands' at-risk sound archives
Issued by University of Leicester press office Issue date: 1 July 2026 University of Leicester secures funding to preserve the Midlands’ at-risk sound archives...
New Report Finds Islamic Finance In Britain Could Unlock £2.5bn A Year For The UK Economy
A Major New Report Finds Islamic Finance In Britain Could Unlock £2.5bn A Year For The UK Economy. Britain could unlock billions in new...
Ed Miliband, Fleur Anderson and Irene Campbell nominated for top environmental award
Ed Miliband, Fleur Anderson and Irene Campbell have been shortlisted for this year's Political Purpose Awards, which celebrate the politicians, councils and campaigners doing...
Guaranteed hours: Usdaw warns the Government that breaking its manifesto commitment could make workers worse off
Guaranteed hours: Usdaw warns the Government that breaking its manifesto commitment could make workers worse off Retail trade union leader Joanne Thomas, Usdaw general...
CBA plays active role in new Workplace Health and Wellbeing Principles
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to have played an active role in developing the framework,...
Top level of Worcester car park to close for resurfacing
The top floor of a busy city centre car park in Worcester is to be closed for resurfacing for around ten weeks. The fifth...
Pause minimum wage convergence or risk youth jobs, warns REC
Amid national concern about the need to get more young people into work, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) argues for a pause to...
Draft RE syllabus marks progress, but still risks keeping Christianity at the centre, says Northern Ireland Humanists
Northern Ireland Humanists has welcomed the publication of the draft Religious Education (RE) Core Syllabus for public consultation, noting it as progress towards a...
London's pet owners love their local pet shop. They just don't shop there
A survey of more than 1,000 UK pet owners, commissioned by Johnson's Veterinary Products, has revealed that 66% of pet owners in London say...
Cross-Party Inquiry on Endometriosis in the Workplace Underway
Houses of Parliament, London - 30th June 2026. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Endometriosis has launched an inquiry into endometriosis in the workplace....
Labour Home Presents: In Conversation with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram – The 'Head North' Book Launch
Labour Home Presents: In Conversation with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram – The 'Head North' Book Launch Date: October 27, 2025 at 19:00 -...
Labour Home Launch: Where Members, Ideas, and Communities Meet
Labour Home Launch: Where Members, Ideas, and Communities Meet Date: November 24, 2025 at 18:00 - 8pm Location: Jubilee Room, Houses of Parliament, St...
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Columnists Patrick EnglishDirector of Political Analytics ,YouGov The tactical voting gambit – voter coalitions have changed for every party, but in all the wrong ways...
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