March 17, 2025

The Sentencing Council’s new guidelines, set to take effect in two weeks, have sparked controversy over potential “two-tier” justice based on ethnicity, drawing sharp criticism from opposition MPs. The Justice Secretary met with the Sentencing Council to discuss the contentious…

MPs from across the UK and various parties united in a powerful debate, urging the government to compensate women affected by the sudden increase in state pension age. Despite an apology for maladministration in communication, the government rejected the ombudsman’s…

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to overhaul children’s social care and support systems, focusing on early support to keep families together and improving outcomes for care leavers and children in kinship care. Key amendments include introducing corporate parenting…

The parliamentary session focused on welfare reforms, particularly addressing the support for disabled people and young unemployed individuals. The government plans to introduce a Green Paper to reform the health and disability benefits system, aiming to support disabled individuals who…

The government proposed new rules to modernize court proceedings by allowing certain civil, family, and tribunal cases to be handled online, aiming to improve access to justice. Concerns were raised about ensuring these digital services do not hinder access for…

Foreign Secretary David Lammy detailed the G7 meeting’s strong united stance on major global issues, with a focus on unwavering support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts. The G7 urged Putin to agree to a ceasefire and warned of further sanctions…