Although Parliament will be in recess throughout August 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) remains active in preparations for crucial legislative developments, including new audit reform, upcoming budget announcements, and the forthcoming party conference season. The ICAEW’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Sir Keir Starmer is regarding putting the brakes on the Tory-backed strategy to increase the wage threshold for migrant partners. What Are the Implications of the £29,000 Threshold on Migrant Spouses? The income threshold required to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has introduced a compensation plan for approximately 900 wrongfully convicted Post Office operators, offering settlements or full claims, with initial payments of £200,000. How Will the New Compensation Plan Work for Victims? Hundreds of
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health officials have given yellow warnings as a heatwave is predicted to push temperatures exceeding 30C in south-east England. What Are the Health Impacts of the Upcoming Heatwave? The UK Health Security Agency administered yellow heat
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – MPs and candidates who encountered abuse on the campaign path have prompted ministers to act overpressure around polling stations and via social media algorithms that make incendiary material. Half a dozen MPs and candidates observed a roundtable
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – PM Keir Starmer has promised to take on Labour MPs and councils that attempt to block pylon networks delivering a designed new generation of clean electricity, as he pledged the government’s projects would lower people’s bills in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The number of shoplifting crimes recorded by police in England and Wales has increased to a new 20-year high. A total of 443,995 infractions were logged by forces in the year to March 2024, up 30% from
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK has to boost the lethality of its army or be ready to fight a battle in three years as particular threats from Russia, China and Iran come to a head around 2027, the new head
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Solar and wind power generation in the UK will fall short of the 67% target for 2030 decarbonisation unless an additional £48bn investment is made, warns Cornwall Insight. Solar and wind power generation will drop well below
Greater Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greater Manchester launches pilot night bus services to enhance worker safety and boost the economy, operating 24-hour routes from September 1. More night buses will operate in Greater Manchester as a component of a pilot scheme
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Keir Starmer has outlined a government agenda that he will argue can counter the “snake oil charm of populism”, in a king’s speech promising change to people’s lives including rights at work, more affordable energy and
Cardiff (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vaughan Gething announces resignation as Wales’ First Minister and Welsh Labour leader, citing untenable position and plans for leadership transition. Why is Vaughan Gething resigning as First Minister? Vaughan Gething has revealed he is leaving as first
