Ministers have been urged not to drop a Conservative manifesto pledge to get a million more disabled people into work. Charity Mencap have sounded the alarm after there was no
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A charity has called for “firmer commitments” on mental health reform following the Queen’s Speech. Rethink Mental Illness said the Government’s commitment to reforming mental health legislation was an “important
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Ministers are to consult on reforming the system of social care funding in England after effectively abandoning controversial changes set out in the Conservative General Election manifesto. The manifesto proposal
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The Conservatives’ pre-election pledge to double free childcare for young children is confirmed in today’s Queen’s Speech. Under a new Childcare Bill, working parents in England will be entitled to
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Time limits on police bail and possible sanctions for professionals who fail to take action on child abuse are among measures in the Queen’s Speech. Pre-charge bail for suspects will
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Here are some of the key measures in the first Conservative-only Queen’s Speech in nearly two decades: :: EU Referendum Bill The centrepiece of the Government’s programme, this sets out
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The Government has said it cannot rule out implementing welfare reforms in Northern Ireland over the head of the devolved Assembly. Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers (pictured) said a budgetary
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