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Britain’s high streets are facing a major crackdown.
New laws will double closure orders, fund £30 million in enforcement, and create a High Street Organised Crime Unit.
Read our explanation of the government announcement here: ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded…
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Jun 12
14,000 disabled people have now been placed into the UK governments Connect to Work scheme.
But the job market they’re entering is shrinking fast.
ONS data shows vacancies falling quarter after quarter. And if someone tries work but can’t sustain it, the route back to benefits is anything but simple.
My latest Article: ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded…
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A correction (post left up for transparency).
My Reply states Ministers of Reform that should read MP's fail to attend parliament, the current record is under 50% since 2024.
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UK sets a hard deadline to close the back door on Russian diesel and jet fuel.
The temporary licence that’s been letting refined Russian oil reach the UK via third countries will end by Jan 2027 and may be lifted sooner.
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Jun 13
Cambodia is on track to graduate from Least Developed Country status, a shift that will reshape its trading relationships.
The UK’s Trade Envoy visit comes as new DCTS rules of origin take effect, expanding flexibility for Cambodian manufacturers.
Read my latest blog post: ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded…
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Jun 13
The government’s new consultation asks whether unpaid carers deserve paid leave and stronger job protection.
Parents of seriously ill children could gain new rights under “Hugh’s Law”.
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Jun 12
The UK’s new plan to block nude images on children’s devices has clear intent.
But the mechanism, mandatory age verification for adults creates a new class of sensitive data that could expand the UK’s cyber attack surface.
Read my new article: ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded…
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Jun 12
New government rules on children and banned dog breeds coming in November 2026
But why does ministers continue to ignore experts in this fields?
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The #TimmsReview has launched a new toolkit to hear from more disabled people after 38,000 responses to its PIP call for evidence.
The goal, reach those who didn’t engage the first time.
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Unmarried couples could soon gain stronger financial rights.
The UK Government’s 2026 consultation proposes new protections for 3.5 million cohabiting partners tackling unfairness when relationships end or a partner dies.
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UK Councils to be stopped from making risky investments.
- When local investments go wrong, taxpayers pay the price.
- Can councils be trusted with commercial investments?
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Government has announced £340 million for community pharmacies.
Qualified pharmacists can now prescribe NHS medicines, a major step for care on the high street.
But will the funding keep doors open?
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Community batteries plug‑in solar:
Renters could finally join the clean energy savings.
The government’s call for evidence on shared storage lands just as balcony kits go mainstream.
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Britain is breaking clean power records…
So why aren’t bills falling? Because the market structure hasn’t caught up with the energy transition.
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ALT Britain is breaking clean power records… So why aren’t bills falling?
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UK–Poland Defence & Security Treaty (2026) A major upgrade in defence, hybrid threat response, migration cooperation, and energy security with both governments calling it “the most significant step forward in a generation.”
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ALT Read our Article that explains the UK-Poland Defence Treaty 2026
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May 29
The Government has announced a recall of Ramipril 2.5 mg after a packaging error could mix up doses.
Patients on batch GR155023 should check their packs now.
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May 27
UK Government.
The CMA is investigating hidden childcare costs after parents say “free” hours aren’t really free.
The government promises 30 hours but families still face bills that don’t add up, read more..
ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded…
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May 27
UK growth looks strong but job vacancies have fallen for four straight years.
The government points to trade deals and inflation progress, yet ONS data tells a different story.
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May 22
The government is overhauling the fit note system launching four NHS pilots to test a new, more detailed sick note model.
But big questions remain:
- How will patient privacy be protected?
- Will employers gain access to sensitive health plans?
- What extra admin will this add for GPs and HR teams?
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May 21
The UK is backing future defence innovation.
£4 million in MOD contracts awarded to 13 small British tech firms entering defence procurement for the first time.
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