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UN: Lobbying Bill will tarnish Britain's democracy
14 January 2014
A UN official has criticised the Government's Lobbying Bill, which has already caused widespread controversy.
Coalition plans for maternity pay 'could create broken homes and a rise in depression'
14 January 2014
A parental charity has appealed to Prime Minister David Cameron and his Deputy Nick Clegg to exclude maternity pay from their proposed cap on welfare.
Ministers consider outlawing exclusivity on Zero Hour Contracts
10 January 2014
Ministers are considering outlawing exclusivity clauses on zero hour contracts, in a faint hearted effort to boost fairness for workers.
Tory proposes removing UK from European Court of Human Rights
10 January 2014
At the Tory party conference last year David Cameron announced that he was ready to remove the UK from the European Court of Human Rights.
Independent review supports HSE – so govt ignores it
10 January 2014
Martin Temple, former Director-General of employers' organisation EEF, yesterday (09 January 2014) published his Triennial Review into the HSE, revealing a supportive attitude toward the body. The government, perhaps surprised at the failure of an industry leader to toe the ideological line toward increased privatisation and deregulation, announced it would disregard some of his most important recommendations.
Lobbying Bill still a threat to Freedom of Speech
10 January 2014
After a brief pause in developments, the Government now plans to amend the gagging bill to exempt smaller charities ahead of the 2015 general election. This latest u-turn will increase the amount campaigners can spend on the election.
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