#policy-change

#policy-change

New directives from the U.S. Department of the Interior create operational chaos for the National Park Service, impacting essential spending.

Elon Musk's influence on US government is ushering in radical changes in work culture, emphasizing a tech-driven approach that may conflict with established norms.

The U.S. government has made significant progress against ransomware, but challenges remain as cyberattacks continue to escalate.

Families are concerned about inheritance tax implications for elderly relatives after April 2026 due to proposed legislative changes.

The Treasury rejected proposals to soften upcoming inheritance tax policy changes for farms, alarming farmers and rural communities.

Bishop Fintan Gavin's new policy mandates sacramental celebrations occur on weekends, requiring teachers to work outside school hours.

Ofsted has scrapped single-word school ratings following a critical incident, meaning Enfield's top-rated schools might see changes in their performance evaluations.

Fines for parents of children with unauthorized absences in England are increasing to improve school attendance.

England will adopt a simplified recycling bin system with four containers by March 2025.

Scotland may impose a 25p charge on single-use beverage cups to reduce waste and encourage reusable cup use.

Trump rapidly enacted executive orders to reverse Biden's policies, signaling an aggressive shift in governance right from the start.

Trump plans over 25 executive orders on Day One to reshape U.S. policy, exceeding efforts from previous administrations.

The potential return of Donald Trump in 2025 raises concerns among immigrant advocates about severe immigration policy changes.

Sweden is overhauling its citizenship rules, impacting many lives amid polarized opinions on proposed changes.

Trump signed an executive order suspending refugee resettlement in the U.S., continuing his attempts to dismantle the program.

Around 100,000 immigrant Dreamers expected to enroll in ACA health insurance with tax breaks next year under Biden's directive.

Law enforcement is re-evaluating its policy on detaining minors after public backlash regarding the treatment of an 11-year-old girl.

New York City settled a lawsuit with $17.5 million with two Muslim women for being forced to remove head coverings during arrest.

The lawsuit led to a change in policy allowing arrested individuals to keep head coverings on for mug shots, except when it obscures facial features.

Starbucks reintroduced a 'buy something or leave' policy to improve customer experience after past incidents, while addressing sales challenges.

Starbucks is reestablishing its Code of Conduct to prioritize paying customers and improve overall store environments.

Starbucks will require customers to make a purchase to use restrooms, focusing on enhancing the experience for paying customers.

Starbucks is prioritizing paying customers by reversing its open-door policy, requiring purchases for restroom access.

Starbucks has reversed its open-door policy to prioritize paying customers and enhance the store environment with new rules.

Military suicides are on the rise, necessitating urgent intervention and policy changes.

Surgeon General urges a shift in prioritizing parental mental health and support in light of current challenges facing families.

A political strategy for social housing is emerging in the U.S., drawing inspiration from successful models in Vienna.

Campbell officials are hesitant to expand inclusionary housing policy despite advocacy for affordable housing solutions.

Campbell City Council's vote aims to increase affordable housing despite concerns about implications for small developers.

The Texas DPS's policy change denying transgender individuals the right to change gender markers on IDs has caused significant backlash and discontent in the community.

A transgender woman was mistakenly placed in a men's prison due to misclassification based on appearance, raising significant concerns about the prison system's handling of gender.

China plans to raise retirement age, which experts view as a necessary policy change despite public resistance.

China's recent ban on international adoptions marks a significant policy shift away from previous practices established under the one-child policy.

Repealing the Hyde Amendment is a critical strategy for expanding abortion access in the US.

Kamala Harris reversed her stance on banning plastic straws, a departure from her 2019 position.

Harris has been re-evaluating several previous policies, including a fracking stance.

MPs voted on SNP amendment about child poverty policy. Khan supports review for child poverty alleviation and calls for policy change.

Accused MPs only banned if charged by police

Earlier proposals allowed exclusion at any point in a criminal investigation