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Originally posted on rightsinreality:
Following the political choices set out in the recent Spending Review, it would seem inevitable that local authorities are going to need to make cuts to important services next year, including those provided to children and disabled people. Recent Kings Fund analysis shows that the 2% precept on council tax is a totally…
Grainne McKeever reports on a new report and a policy seminar in Northern Ireland addressing the issues and challenges of social security changes and how to mitigate the impact of the reforms. Welfare Reform Mitigations Working Group report The independent Welfare Reform Mitigations Working Group has produced its report into how the additional funds of £585 million, … Continue reading
By Charlotte Threipland As the Immigration Bill 2015 makes its way through Parliament, I wonder how local authorities, already at breaking point, will be able to cope with the increased demand on their services. Assuming the pressure will be too much what, in practice, will this mean for the vulnerable families needing those services? At … Continue reading
Parliament The Immigration Bill had its Second Reading debate in the House of Lords on 22 December 2015. Committee stage will begin on 18 January. The House of Commons held a debate on the care and management of transgender prisoners on 15 December 2015. The Education Committee has published the latest oral evidence in relation … Continue reading
Parliament The Immigration Bill has completed its passage through the House of Commons and had first reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is scheduled for 22 December. SNP MP Neil Gray initiated a Westminster Hall debate on benefit sanctions. Mr Gray expressed concern that sanctions are being imposed too hastily and with increasing … Continue reading
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