Queen's Speech 2021 - Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill
The purpose of the Bill is to: Ensure equal treatment for all members within each of the main public service pension schemes...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11:30
Queen's Speech 2021 - Charities
“Legislation will support the voluntary sector by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy...”
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11:30
Queen's Speech 2021 - Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill
Laws [to modernise the planning system]...will be brought forward, along with measures to end the practice of ground rents for new leasehold properties...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11:30
Queen's Speech 2021 - Renters' Reforms
My Government will help more people to own their own home whilst enhancing the rights of those who rent...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11:30
Queen's Speech 2021 - Dormant Assets Bill
“Legislation will support the voluntary sector by... releasing additional funds for good causes...”
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11:30
ASCL comment on Lifetime Skills Guarantee
Responding to the government’s announcement in the Queen’s Speech of a Lifetime Skills Guarantee, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 10:20
Minimum wage enforcement must adapt to a post-Covid labour market, says Low Pay Commission
The Covid-19 pandemic has left low-paid workers more vulnerable and businesses under greater pressure than ever before...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 10:03
Government raises £1.1 billion from sell-down of NatWest Group shareholding
A £1.1 billion sale of part of the government’s shareholding in NatWest Group plc (formerly the Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc) has been announced today...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 08:52
Prime Minister to revolutionise skills and training opportunities
Landmark reforms will support the nation’s recovery from the pandemic, building on the progress made so far to level up the country...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 08:43
LGA poll: MPs support greater powers and funding for councils ahead of Queen’s Speech
The LGA is calling on the Government to use the Queen’s Speech to bring forward “turbo-charged” proposals for devolution that give all councils across country the power to meet the challenges...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 00:01