Tag: United Kingdom
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Joe Robertson: ‘Let’s put dementia back on the agenda’
Dementia is the defining health and social care challenge of our time. Nearly one million people in the UK are living with the condition and… Read More
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City lawyer speaks out after aspiring solicitor faces SQE fee clawback from top law firm
Failed challenging exams, leading to the withdrawal of TC offer A City lawyer has shared how a future trainee reached out for advice and support… Read More
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Spring statement: Rachel Reeves’ battles are far from over
Labour’s vow to set out only one major “fiscal event” a year, detailed in its election manifesto, was designed to serve as a definite signal… Read More
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The spring statement lays bare the government’s failure to protect women and girls
A few weeks ago, the prime minister shocked even his own ministers by slashing the UK’s already depleted aid budget to just 0.3% of gross… Read More
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Jeremy Corbyn: ‘Heartless’ government has ‘gone further than even the Tories ever dared’
The Independent Alliance, a parliamentary faction of progressive, pro-Palestinian MPs, has issued a scathing statement condemning the government’s spring statement. The group, of which Jeremy… Read More
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Chancellor’s spring statement speech in full as growth forecast halved to 1 per cent
Rachel Reeves has presented her first highly-anticipated spring statement to the House of Commons. Addressing MPs, the chancellor announced that the Office for Budget Responsibility’s… Read More
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Trump hits yet another US law firm with executive order
Jenner & Block becomes latest target Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting major US law firm Jenner & Block, escalating his campaign against… Read More
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Paralegal who brought ‘hopeless’ claim against former firm ordered to pay £20k in costs
Costly mistake A paralegal who sought £50,000 from her former firm at an employment tribunal has lost her case and been hit with a hefty… Read More
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Reeves to unveil more welfare cuts in spring statement, defence secretary signals
A cabinet minister has appeared to confirm reports that further cuts to welfare spending are in the pipeline after the budget watchdog ruled previously-announced measures… Read More
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‘The truth is being withheld’: Heathrow closure claim points to Reform UK playbook
Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, delivered a statement in the House of Commons on Monday concerning the closure of Heathrow Airport late last week, as… Read More