Government announce new measures to cut number of rough sleepers
A rough sleeping task force to cut the number of people living on the street is being launched as the Government promised to break the cycle of homelessness. Councils with
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Minister pledges review of gagging orders linked to maternity discrimination
Gagging orders which prevent women speaking out about maternity discrimination are a priority in a Government review, according to a minister. Business Minister Andrew Griffiths said non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are
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Government U-turn on welfare sees housing benefit reinstated for 18 to 21-year-olds
A Government U-turn on welfare will mean 18 to 21-year-olds are automatically entitled to claim housing benefit again. Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey said the change “will reassure all
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Three-and-a-half year wait for autism diagnosis ‘far too long’, ex-cabinet minister
People are waiting “far too long” for an autism diagnosis, a Tory former Cabinet minister said as she urged people to show more awareness of the disability. Dame Cheryl Gillan
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Tory MPs accused of ‘laughing, sneering and smirking’ at public services crisis
Tory MPs have been accused of “laughing and sneering and smirking” at public services in crisis as the Government suffered a symbolic defeat on council funding. MPs backed a Labour
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Tory MP ‘extremely dissatisfied bunny’ over council merger plans in south-west
Council officials who claimed they have “worked our bollocks off” are resisting attempts to limit exit payments to £95,000, MPs have heard. Conservative former minister Sir Christopher Chope said the
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Ministers confirm six-month delay in closure of childcare vouchers scheme
Ministers have confirmed that a system of childcare vouchers will be extended for six months before closing in October. Elizabeth Truss said the move would allow the Government to monitor
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£400 million HMRC back payment bill ‘threatens viability of care sector’
The care industry will be plunged into “crisis” if the Government does not step in to fund a £400 million back payment bill, MPs have heard. Ministers were warned that
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‘Troubling questions about Parole Board independence’ as Chairman resigns
The outgoing chairman of the Parole Board said there are “very troubling questions” about the body’s independence after he was forced to quit over the John Worboys case. Professor Nick
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Holyrood MSPs told of recruitment crisis affecting patient care in neurology
A “recruitment crisis” in neurology is affecting patient care, MSPs have heard. Professor Malcolm Macleod, clinical lead for neurology at NHS Forth Valley, said use of locums caused “chaos”. Giving
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