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December 9, 2020

RSA calls for a new deal for key workers

A new online sales tax on Amazon and a levy on PPE ‘pandemic profiteers’ could pay for the package, says the RSA.
December 8, 2020

Keep UK fossil fuels in the ground to lead world on climate, says IPPR

A well-managed transition with investment in the low-carbon economy could create 1.6 million jobs, shared across the country, including 134,000 jobs in Scotland.
December 8, 2020

Radical re-working needed for the high needs further education system, says LGA

The high needs system for further education is not working and requires a radical shake-up, council and college leaders say in a new report.
December 7, 2020

Minister accused of breaking ministerial code to push through Overseas Operations Bill

Critics say the bill disregards the human rights of both armed forces personnel and civilians.
December 7, 2020

Scottish Episcopal Church sets 2030 net zero emissions target

The Scottish Episcopal Church, meeting at its frst ever online General Synod on 5 December 2020, has decided to set a 2030 net zero carbon emissions target.
December 6, 2020

Law Commission recommends reform of offence of misconduct in public office

Outdated and unclear laws governing misconduct in public office should be reformed, the Law Commission has announced.
December 5, 2020

Number of recalled IPP prisoners in custody almost triples in five years

Report says IPP prisoners’ life chances and mental health are fundamentally damaged by the uniquely unjust sentence they are serving.
December 4, 2020

The pandemic is exposing the cruelty of Conservative social security policies

The government recently increased the UK’s defence budget substantially, citing the duty of a government to protect its people. In a winter of rising unemployment, the real and imminent threats we face are poverty, hunger, homelessness and the...
December 4, 2020

CQC report does not go far enough on DNR scandal, says Amnesty

The blanket use of do-not-resuscitate orders for care home residents is one of the most devastating scandals of the pandemic, says Amnesty.
December 4, 2020

Government urged not to outsource COVID-19 vaccination programme

The TUC says the design and delivery of the vaccination programme should be led by public health professionals not private contractors.

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