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What are the new rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups?
All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups formed of MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament, however, concerns have arisen over their transparency and susceptibility to undue influence. To address these concerns, the House of Commons Committee on Standards launched an inquiry in October 2020, and new rules on APPGs were agreed to by the House on 19 July 2023.
Understanding VGEC: The New Tax Relief System for Video Game Companies
The Government announced in March 2023 a significant update in the tax relief system for video game companies, with the replacement of Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) by the new Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC).
What is Labour’s Policy on Rail?
Labour has promised to bring the railways back into public ownership but the impact of the pandemic, underinvestment and industrial action will be challenging.
Protecting Consumers, Empowering Competition: A Guide to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill aims to protect consumers and promote fair competition in the digital marketplace.
Navigating the Online Safety Bill
The Online Safety Bill, also known as the Online Harms Bill, has been designed to address the issue of harmful content on the internet and ensure a safer online environment. This legislation is poised to have significant implications, extending beyond major technology corporations to affect a multitude of businesses nationwide.
What Is Labour’s Policy on Buses?
Labour have claimed that the Government’s bus service reforms don’t go far enough and have promised big changes if they win the next general election.
UKHSA launches 10-year Science Strategy: key questions and answers
The UKHSA 10-year Science Strategy sets out how the UK Government will prepare and respond to future health security hazards and current threats to save lives. The new plan, Securing health and prosperity, examines how the UK can utilise its scientific capabilities – including genomics, data science, and diagnostics – to reduce harm, protect livelihoods and strengthen the overall capacity of health security.
Decarbonising Aviation and the Net Zero Challenge
Achieving net zero emissions in the UK by 2050 is one of the Government’s top policy goals. Decarbonising transport will be difficult, with aviation presenting perhaps the biggest challenge.
Jonathan Mogford joins Brevia Health
Brevia Health has appointed Jonathan Mogford to its Advisory Board. Jonathan brings a career’s experience of health, life sciences and regulation, both nationally and internationally, including more than 10 years corporate executive leadership as Policy Director in the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), alongside wider experience in the Department of Health and Social Care, and the European Commission.
Health and Social Care Committee reports on autonomy and accountability of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs)
The Health and Social Care Committee has published a new report on Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), calling for the Government and NHS England to address key concerns if an opportunity to deliver real change is to be achieved.
Derby is the new Home of Great British Railways – What does this tell us about the Government’s intentions?
Derby has been chosen as the location for the new headquarters of Great British Railways, but what does this tell us about Government policy?
Angela Love joins Brevia Energy
Brevia Energy has appointed Angela Love to its Advisory Board. Angela has worked in the energy sector for over 30 years holding senior roles at ScottishPower, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) and Elexon. Angela joins David Porter OBE on the Brevia Energy Advisory Board.