#government-policy

#government-policy

Pupils in London are outperforming those in the rest of the country, but Labour has no credible plan to fix the problem, a leading think tank has warned.

During the eight weeks between June 18, 2025, and August 12, 2025, Brent Oil prices fell by 13.54%, yet pump prices for petrol and diesel increased.

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion dominate credit reporting, but government policies requiring tri-merge credit reports hinder competition and inflate mortgage closing costs for buyers.

The proposed levy on international student fees could cost universities in England more than 600m a year if it goes ahead, a study has found.

Starmer stated that growing up today is difficult for young people due to the harmful effects of social media, leading to isolation and disconnection from communities.

"The exterminating force of Project 2025 is plowing through the culture, the government and people's hearts and bodies like a drunk on a violent tear."

The Government is making a desperate bid to stave off rising energy bills this winter, with plans to extend the lower rate of VAT on gas and electricity.

Dave Ramsey criticized the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, stating there is 'nothing' impactful in it for homeowners, urging individuals to take their financial matters into their own hands.

Volker Turk, the UN human rights commissioner, stated that the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is disproportionate and unnecessary, calling for its rescindment.

Children could face two-hour limits on social media like TikTok and Snapchat as part of a government plan to crack down on compulsive phone use. The science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, is concerned about young people's sleep and focus while studying for exams.

The government will test technology that judges a person's age based on their facial features, aiming to accurately estimate the age of asylum seekers claiming to be children.

The government has warned that people retiring in 2050 will be worse off than pensioners today unless action is taken to boost retirement savings.

The Government is planning to do "everything it possibly can" to avoid a recession, as the Sunday Independent can reveal details of a new fund for those Irish businesses worst affected by US tariffs.

The environment secretary has pledged to halve the number of sewage discharges by 2030, marking the first clear target set by ministers on this issue due to public outcry over pollution incidents.

The Government's recently published statistics for the 2023/24 UK tax year show that approximately 83,000 taxpayers claimed 'non-domiciled' status for the year ended 5 April 2024.

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.7 per cent, the number of people on payroll has dropped and wage growth has slowed.

Defunding public broadcasting, specifically PBS, is an incredibly purposeful move meant to harm the most vulnerable of us. More than 58% of all U.S. televisions watch PBS each year.

"Since the start of the tolling program, according to Hochul, 10 million fewer cars have entered Manhattan south of 60th Street."

In June, nearly eight million people received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals. More than a million claimants were born overseas.

The creation of a new housing agency addresses California's escalating housing and homelessness crises, reflecting public concern and aiming to streamline housing policy.

The legislation cuts government support for emission-light vehicles, introducing uncertainty for an auto industry already facing challenges amidst a transition to electric vehicles.