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COVID-19 has left business less prepared for Brexit, according to new research

The coronavirus crisis has left many companies in a worse position to prepare for Brexit than they were ahead of a possible no-deal outcome in 2019, says a new report by the Institute for ...

Labour calls for government to align export finance with Paris Agreement commitments

Labour has challenged the government to take urgent action to ensure the UK remains credible on climate change ahead of the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow next year. The COP26 summit represents ...

New amendment to create 'smoke-free' pub gardens introduced

The government yesterday tabled an amendment that would introduce outdoor non-smoking areas to rubs, resturants and cafes. Under the Business and Planning Bill, owners will be compelled to create ...

Government announces 10 temporary 'Nightingale Courts' to alleviate pressure on justice system

The court system in England and Wales was struggling long before COVID-19. Court closures and chronic under-funding has created a damaging backlog of cases, impacting victims disproportionately. The ...

Larger 'Changing Places' toilets for disabled people to be compulsory in new builds in England

Larger disabled toilets will be made compulsory in new buildings in England from 2021. It is estimated that this change will impact more than 250,000 severely disabled people. These Changing Places ...

Theatres and music venues to re-open on 1st August

Audiences adhering to social distancing will be able to return to indoor theatres, music and performance venues from 1 August, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced today. Dozens of local ...

Government announces additional £500 million of funding for councils

Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has today announced £500 million of additional support for COVID-19 related pressures. Many councils have warned that the additional financial burden placed ...

Pension Bill - including requirements to report on green credentials - passes first hurdle

The Pension Schemes Bill, which will bolstering protections for savers and mandate pension schemes to adopt climate reporting - based on recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial ...

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COVID-19 has left business less prepared for Brexit, according to new research

Labour calls for government to align export finance with Paris Agreement commitments

New amendment to create 'smoke-free' pub gardens introduced

Government announces 10 temporary 'Nightingale Courts' to alleviate pressure on justice system

Larger 'Changing Places' toilets for disabled people to be compulsory in new builds in England

Theatres and music venues to re-open on 1st August

Government announces additional £500 million of funding for councils

Pension Bill - including requirements to report on green credentials - passes first hurdle

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