January 07, 2025

The UK Labour Government’s 2024 Autumn Budget provided Scotland with the largest financial settlement in the history of devolution, amounting to £47.7 billion for 2025-26. This significant increase in funding aims to end austerity and boost Scotland’s public services, including…

The parliamentary session focused on critical issues within the health and social care system, with key discussions on improving mental health services for children, managing the impact of increased employer national insurance contributions on social care, and addressing NHS waiting…

The Employment Rights Bill’s latest session focused on enhancing trade union rights, with MPs debating clauses that require employers to inform new and existing employees about their right to join a union and stipulate new access agreements for union representatives…

The dire situation in northern Gaza was urgently addressed in Parliament, highlighting Israel’s severe restrictions on aid, resulting in unimaginable human suffering and a risk of famine for all residents. The UK has condemned these actions, provided £112 million in…

The Crown Estate Bill aims to modernize the Crown Estate by updating its legislation, allowing it to invest more effectively in sustainable projects and enhance returns to the public purse. The Bill enables the Crown Estate to borrow funds, similar…

Hong Kong police have escalated tensions by offering rewards for the arrest of pro-democracy campaigners, including British nationals in the UK, prompting urgent parliamentary discussions. The UK Foreign Office has strongly condemned these actions, reaffirming its commitment to protect Hong…

Alex McIntyre, a new MP for Gloucester, introduced a Bill to Parliament proposing two weeks of paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse, highlighting the severe financial and emotional toll of leaving abusive relationships. The Bill aims to support…

The UK Parliament debated the urgent need for a proactive, community-driven approach to road safety, highlighting the current reactive and inefficient strategies that have led to a plateau in reducing road deaths. MPs shared chilling personal stories of dangerous roads…

In a compelling debate, MPs urged for swift action to close workplace pay gaps, highlighting disparities in gender, ethnicity, and disability as major issues. Dawn Butler emphasized the slow pace of progress, noting that at the current rate, it would…

In a gripping parliamentary debate on national resilience and preparedness, Richard Foord criticized the UK’s readiness for crises, citing the Hallett inquiry’s findings on the mishandled COVID-19 response and the nation’s vulnerabilities to future pandemics, food security issues, and hybrid…

In a passionate debate on government support for town centres, Labour MP Luke Murphy highlighted the challenges faced by Basingstoke’s high street, including long-term vacancies and a lack of government support under previous administrations. The discussion emphasized the need for…

The parliamentary session focused on the impact of increased employer National Insurance contributions on the charity sector following the government’s October Budget. MPs expressed concerns that the rise would force many charities to cut services or staff, with particular worries…

The UK Parliament’s Financial Services Committee debated updates to banking and short selling regulations. Key changes include raising the ring-fencing threshold for banks from £25 billion to £35 billion, aiming to boost competition and support smaller banks. New rules also…