Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed – BBC News

‘The government could miss its own cladding removal completion date if progress is not made to speed up the process, the UK’s spending watchdog has said. In a new report, external, the National Audit Office (NAO) said up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding had still not been identified by the government, and at its current rate of progress it was due to miss its own estimated completion date of 2035 for the works.’

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BBC News, 4th November 2024

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Mothers to take DWP to court over ‘inhumane’ benefit rules on non-consensual conception – The Guardian

‘Two mothers who had children as a result of rape or coercion by former partners have been given permission to take the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to court for being denied exception to the two-child limit on universal credit.’

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The Guardian, 4th November 2024

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Air pollution death settlement is not a win – mum – BBC News

‘A mother whose nine-year-old daughter became the first person in the UK to have air pollution recognised as a factor in her death said she was “never going to win” despite settling legal action with the government.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2024

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Essex car park to be test case for legislation to protect landscapes – The Guardian

‘A commuter car park in Essex is to be one of the first test cases of whether the government will enforce new legislation aimed at protecting national parks and landscapes in England.’

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The Guardian, 31st October 2024

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Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans – BBC News

‘A group representing 1,400 private schools will press ahead with plans for a legal challenge against the government’s introduction of VAT from January, the BBC can reveal.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2024

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Abortion service protection zones in place in England and Wales – Home Office

Posted November 1st, 2024 in abortion, government departments, harassment, news, public order by sally

‘Safe access zones are now in force around abortion clinics in England and Wales to protect women accessing these services.’

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Home Office, 31st October 2024

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Palestinian student stripped of UK visa after Gaza remarks wins human rights appeal – The Guardian

‘A Palestinian student who was stripped of her student visa after remarks she made about the Israel-Gaza war has won a human rights appeal against the Home Office’s decision.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Data protection reforms envisaged under UK ‘use and access’ bill – OUT-LAW.com

‘Significant changes to data protection law have been proposed by the UK government, including to rules relevant to the use of AI systems in decision-making processes and to the use of data for the purposes of scientific research, as well as new rules aimed at liberalising data held by public sector organisations and businesses alike.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th October 2024

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New reforms to boost confidence in police accountability system – Home Office

Posted October 28th, 2024 in criminal justice, government departments, news, police by sally

‘The announcement will reassure both the police and the public that the system of vetting and accountability is working.’

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Home Office, 24th October 2024

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Home Secretary launches new support for Windrush victims – Home Office

Posted October 28th, 2024 in colonies, compensation, government departments, immigration, news by sally

‘Home Secretary commits to a “fundamental reset” in the government’s response to the appalling Windrush scandal.’

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Home Office, 24th October 2024

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Major new crackdown on insurance fraud – Home Office

Posted October 28th, 2024 in fraud, government departments, insurance, news by sally

‘A new insurance fraud charter was announced at the latest Joint Fraud Taskforce meeting.’

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Home Office, 25th October 2024

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Man who lost home to coastal erosion loses court case against UK government – The Guardian

‘An East Anglian man who lost his home to coastal erosion has lost his high court challenge against the government’s climate adaptation plans.’

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The Guardian, 25th October 2024

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Legal rights charity wins tribunal case demanding Government transparency on determination of adult social care funding – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Information Tribunal has ordered HM Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to reveal information requested by legal rights charity Access Social Care around the decision-making processes which determine funding for adult social care.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd October 2024

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New data laws aim to ‘improve public services and boost economy by £10 billion’ – The Independent

Posted October 24th, 2024 in bills, data protection, government departments, hospitals, news, police by sally

‘Proposed new data laws will free up police and NHS staff time, boost the economy and make it easier to register births and deaths or start a new job, the Government has said.’

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The Independent, 24th October 2024

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Veterans demand better payout for gay ban – BBC News

‘Veterans dismissed from the armed forces for being gay say the government is offering insufficient compensation. The total amount available has been capped at £50m and the National Audit Office says up to 4,000 are expected to be eligible, meaning an average payout of £12,500 each.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2024

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Fewer women may go to jail in England and Wales in sentencing review – The Guardian

‘Fewer women could be sent to jail under a review to be announced by ministers this week that is expected to cut sentences for thousands of criminals.’

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The Guardian, 20th October 2024

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Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases – The Guardian

Posted October 18th, 2024 in delay, forced labour, government departments, immigration, news, victims by sally

‘The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog of 23,300 modern slavery cases left by the last government, a minister has told the Guardian.’

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The Guardian, 18th October 2024

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Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation – BBC News

‘A woman who has been living in the UK for 22 years said she has been left “traumatised” after being told she could be deported.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2024

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Attorney General to issue amended guidance for government lawyers on legal risk – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Attorney General, Lord Hermer KC, has announced he is to issue amended guidance for assessing legal risk across government that will seek to “raise the standards for calibrating legality”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th October 2024

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Migrant took own life after ‘multiple failings’ at UK detention centre – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2024 in detention, government departments, immigration, inquests, mental health, news, suicide by sally

‘An inquest jury has found “multiple failings” and “missed opportunities” at an immigration detention centre contributed to a Colombian man taking his own life in 2023.’

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BBC News, 16th October 2024

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