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High Court upholds legality of UK government’s Rwanda policy
The High Court has ruled that the UK government’s Rwanda policy is lawful on the grounds that it does not breach the UN Refugee Convention nor human rights laws.
Unions must “meet their obligations” for emergency strike cover, health secretary says
Speaking ahead of this week’s planned ambulance strike, health secretary Steve Barclay has said that unions must “meet their obligations” to ensure that emergency cover for patients is provided.
Nuffield Trust: Brexit has exacerbated challenge facing the NHS and social care
After publishing the most up-to-date study on the impact of Brexit on health and care in the UK, health sector think tank, the Nuffield Trust, warns that the UK’s departure from the EU has only intensified the challenge facing the industry.
The Pink Garage’s Randeep Reehal features on The Women in Business Radio Show
The Pink Garage's Randeep Reehal recently sat down on The Women in Business Radio Show to discuss her experience establishing herself in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Government to issue visas for 45,000 seasonal horticulture workers next year
The government confirmed this week that it will make 45,000 visas for seasonal workers available to horticulture businesses in 2023.
Audit of progress in Ukraine conflict to be launched following PM’s request
The BBC has reported that prime minister Rishi Sunak has asked for an audit of progress to be carried out regarding the war in Ukraine.
Lord Goldsmith unveils new UK programme for restoration of ecosystems in Africa and Asia
Lord Goldsmith, the Foreign Office minister for Climate and the Environment, has this week announced a new programme which will enable new research and innovations to help protect and restore natural ecosystems across Africa and Asia.
By-election result: Labour comfortably holds Stretford and Urmston
Labour candidate Andrew Western has convincingly held the seat of Stretford & Urmston for his party following Thursday’s by-election.
Scottish Budget: Top two brackets of income tax increased
Unveiling Scotland’s budget for the 2023-24 tax year, Scotland’s deputy first minister John Swinney has announced that the two highest rates of income tax will be raised by one penny in the pound.
Current session of Parliament extended to Autumn 2023
The current parliamentary session is to be extended to Autumn 2023, having originally been set to end in the Spring of next year, Downing Street has announced.
Polls open for Stretford and Urmston by-election
A by-election is underway in the Greater Manchester constituency of Stretford & Urmston, as nine candidates vie to replace Labour MP, Kate Green.
Scottish deputy first minister prepares to unveil budget
Scotland’s deputy first minister and interim finance secretary John Swinney will unveil Scotland’s budget on Thursday afternoon, which will outline tax and spending plans for the 2023-24 tax year.
Chelsea Green Valet honoured as best counter customer service provider at 2022 LADAs
West London-based launderer, dry cleaner and valet service, Chelsea Green Valet, was honoured as the best ‘Counter Customer Service’ provider in the country at the 2022 Laundry and Drycleaning Awards [LADAs].
PMQs: Rishi Sunak defends his government’s approach to strikes
Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Rishi Sunak said that his government had “consistently spoken to all the unions involved in all the pay disputes”, denying accusations from the opposition benches that ministers had stood idly by and let industrial action happen.
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