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Hospital building in England: Plans and progress
What progress has the Government made on its commitment to build 40 new hospitals in England?
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The King’s style and titles in the UK and the Commonwealth
King Charles III is the Monarch of the UK as well as each of the Commonwealth Realms. His title differs between countries, and it recently changed in Canada.
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How is a Northern Ireland Executive formed?
The Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive have not been fully functioning since February 2022. The Democratic Unionist Party has now endorsed a deal to restore power-sharing.
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Economic update: Inflation set to fall over 2024
The Government cut National Insurance rates for employees from January but freezes to tax thresholds in April will increase personal taxes, in real terms.
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Africa in 2024: Democracy and instability
South Africa and Rwanda mark significant anniversaries and elections in 2024, and African countries and institutions are gaining influence on the world stage.
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New regulations change childcare ratios in England
New childcare ratios have been in place in England since September 2023, how have they changed and can they be compared internationally?
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Economic update: Growth remains flat and more people are in energy bill debt
Inflation fell to 3.9% in November but the impact on households may have been higher.
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What powers do ministers have to reform retained EU laws?
Government ministers have so far made, or intend to lay in Parliament, 20 statutory instruments that rely on powers in the Retained EU Law Act 2023.
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How will minimum service regulations affect passenger rail?
Minimum service levels regulations for rail are now in effect, so employers can require striking staff to work to provide 40% of timetabled rail services.
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Which retained EU laws will be revoked at the end of 2023?
Nearly 600 pieces of EU-derived legislation will be revoked at the end of 2023. The power to save laws from being revoked expired in October.
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English devolution deals in the 2023 Autumn Statement
The Government has published devolution deals for four new areas in England, including the first ‘level 2’ deals, as well as a framework for ‘level 4’ devolution.
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Will glass shatter plans for UK deposit return schemes?
Different parts of the UK have different views on including glass in planned deposit return schemes, which could complicate the UK’s internal market.
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Nitrous oxide becomes a Class C drug
Nitrous oxide used to be controlled under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 but it was reclassified as a Class C drug in 2023, making possession illegal.
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What next for HS2?
The HS2 leg from Crewe to Manchester was cancelled, but the legislation for it has been reintroduced and might be used for other transport projects.
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Pension superfunds: A new choice for pension schemes
Pensions superfunds are a new type of fund that can accept responsibility for pension schemes. The first pension scheme agreed to move to a superfund in 2023.
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