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First Government Funded Veteran Support Centres Launch

The government has launched VALOUR, the UK's first national network of government funded veteran support centres. Fourteen centres will receive up to £1 million each, as part of a £50 million programme designed to fix the fragmented system veterans face when seeking help with housing, health, employment, and wellbeing.

Tens of Thousands of Sick and Disabled People Nearer to Work, Here Is the Bigger Picture

The Government says 65,000 people with Limited Capability for Work are now closer to employment through Pathways to Work. But falling vacancies, cuts to mental health services, and tighter Universal Credit rules for new claimants tell a more complex story.

Children & Parents to Pilot Social Media Bans, Time Limits and Curfews

The UK Government has launched a six week pilot with 300 families to test social media restrictions for teenagers, including full bans, one hour daily limits and digital curfews, running alongside the national consultation on children's digital wellbeing.

UK and Ecuador Hold First Bilateral Political Consultation

The UK and Ecuador met in London for their first ever formal bilateral consultation, agreeing to deepen ties on security, trade, environment, and education and to meet again in Ecuador in 2027.

UK Steel Strategy & New Trade Measures (2026)

The Government has launched a new national Steel Strategy and announced major new trade measures to protect domestic steelmaking, with import quotas cut by 60% from July 2026 and up to £2.5 billion of investment planned this Parliament.

Government Announces £2.3bn Investment Package for Northern Growth

The government has unveiled a £2.3 billion City Investment Fund package for Northern England, directing up to £1.7 billion to major city regions as part of its Northern Growth Strategy.

Government Launches Call for Evidence on Reforming PIP

The Timms Review has opened a Call for Evidence on reforming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), inviting disabled people, carers, clinicians and experts to share their experiences before 28 May 2026.

Livestock Worrying: New Law Strengthens Protections for Farm Animals

A new law in force from 18 March 2026 increases penalties for livestock worrying to an unlimited fine, expands police powers, and extends protections to camelids and incidents on roads and paths in England and Wales.

UK Leads Global Taskforce Launched to Hunt Down Overseas Scammers

The UK led a Global Fraud Summit in Vienna where INTERPOL launched Operation Shadow Storm, a new international taskforce targeting overseas scam networks responsible for the majority of fraud affecting UK victims.

UK Government Launches First Action Plan to Back Local News in a Generation

The government has released a new Local Media Strategy, the first national plan for local journalism in a generation, with up to £12 million in funding, doubled community radio support, and measures to tackle news deserts affecting 4.4 million people.

Energy Saving Support for Hospitality Businesses

The government is expanding a free digital energy saving tool to more than 525 small and medium sized hospitality businesses across England. A 12 month pilot showed average savings of around £2,500 per year, with some venues cutting overnight energy use by as much as 66%.

UK Government Introducing Plug-In Solar for Renters and Flat Owners

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband outlines an accelerated package to boost UK energy security, including plug-in solar panels available at supermarkets for renters and flat owners, a brought forward renewables auction, and expanded consumer protection on fuel prices.

Replacing Breed Specific Dog Bans with Universal Animal Needs & Training Education

Replace breed bans with mandatory training programmes for all dog owners, addressing the real causes of aggression: poor training, unmet welfare needs, and owner misunderstanding.

Resulting in better public safety

Asylum Processing Center in France: A Revised Proposal

Practical alternative to failed Rwanda scheme: UK jurisdiction processing center saving £400-600 million annually with safe legal routes

Streamlining Crypto Taxation: Making the UK a Web3 Hub

Create a unified capital gains tax framework with £1,000 annual allowance to democratize digital asset access

Solar on Every New House

Mandate affordable solar installations on all new builds to accelerate net zero without increasing house prices

Limiting Profit on Essential Goods and Services

Cap profit margins at 10% on essential goods to combat the cost of living crisis

An Alternative to Online Safety Act 2025

Parental empowerment through technical education over state surveillance systems

Securing Home Networks

Government cybersecurity education and ISP security requirements for national resilience

Meaningful Punishments for Political Misconduct

Independent enforcement with wealth-scaled penalties for political violations

What Is the Online Safety Act 2025?

Implications and controversies

Securing Your Home Network

Essential cybersecurity for citizens

DNS Filtering Setup

Protect your family and devices

Informed Election Voting

Research topics - don't waste your vote

How Parliament Works

From bills to backbenchers

Joining Public Consultations

Influencing policy before it's passed