March 11, 2025

The Employment Rights Bill aims to significantly upgrade employment rights in the UK, introducing measures to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, provide day one protection against unfair dismissal, enhance statutory sick pay, and establish a Fair Work Agency. The Bill also…

The parliamentary session focused on the Employment Rights Bill, which aims to significantly enhance workers’ rights in the UK. Key points included extending protections against unfair dismissal from day one of employment, banning exploitative zero-hours contracts, and increasing statutory sick…

The Justice Secretary highlighted the government’s efforts to modernize the criminal justice system using technology, including expanding tagging, piloting automation, and launching a new AI unit. Concerns were raised about court backlogs and the efficiency of the justice system, with…

English rugby union is facing a critical governance crisis, with MPs highlighting the urgent need for change to ensure the sport’s sustainability. Grassroots clubs are struggling financially and feel neglected by the Rugby Football Union (RFU), which has been criticized…

MPs debated the severe impact of anti-social behaviour across the East of England, highlighting issues like fly-tipping, off-road bikes, and vandalism that disrupt community life. They discussed the need for stronger police presence and new powers under the Crime and…

During the twentieth sitting of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee, members debated crucial amendments aimed at refining the assisted dying process. Discussions focused on extending reflection periods before assessments, ensuring thorough medical record reviews, and requiring…

A dramatic collision between the MV Solong and the US Navy-operated MV Stena Immaculate off Yorkshire’s coast sparked a fierce fire, prompting a heroic response from emergency services. The Stena Immaculate’s fire is extinguished, but the Solong continues to burn…

On European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, the House of Commons reflected on the impact of terror, remembering parliamentarians like Jo Cox and David Amess who were killed by extremists. Gavin Robinson highlighted the ongoing pain of victims in…

In a heated parliamentary session, Rosie Duffield passionately defended gender critical beliefs under the Equality Act 2010, highlighting the clash between sex-based rights and gender identity, and condemning the harassment faced by those with such views. She emphasized the importance…

In a parliamentary session focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, MPs discussed the potential of an international fund to foster peace. The fund aims to empower grassroots communities in Israel and Palestine by supporting regional peacebuilding projects and tackling underlying conflict…

The UK Parliament’s Second Delegated Legislation Committee debated the Draft Industrial Training Levy Order for 2025, aiming to continue funding the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) with an expected £224 million to train 67,000 employers. The levy rates remain unchanged,…

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was debated in its ninth sitting, focusing on enhancing the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) ability to tackle fraud and error. Key discussions revolved around amendments to ensure independent oversight and…

A former Labour candidate claimed he got a sneak peek at the upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill at No. 10, sparking outrage in Parliament. The Housing Secretary quickly denied any previews, insisting the bill was coming to the House first….

Mr Peter Bedford introduced a Bill aimed at enhancing financial education across all school levels to tackle the growing financial crisis in the UK. He highlighted the dire situation where two fifths of Brits have less than £1,000 in savings…

In a swift parliamentary move, the House approved the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2025, proposed by Anna McMorrin. This decision, made without debate, will impact the funding for church conservation efforts across the UK.

Residents of Whitby are fiercely opposing a proposed 24-hour casino at the site of a soon-to-close Halifax bank. Over 400 locals signed a petition urging the government to reject the plan, fearing increased noise and anti-social behavior. They are frustrated…

In a parliamentary debate, MPs discussed the effectiveness of the Nolan Principles in local government, marking their 30-year anniversary. Concerns were raised about the lack of clear definitions and sanctions for misconduct like bullying and harassment, leading to inconsistent enforcement…