Probation service returns to public control after Chris Grayling’s ‘deeply flawed’ reforms

Probation service returns to public control seven years after Chris Grayling’s ‘deeply flawed’ reforms as watchdog warns more funding is needed Then-Justice Sec Chris Grayling introduced £3.7billion probation reform in 2014 The controversial reforms saw private companies take control of some services  However, probation services have now been taken back under public control   By Danyal Hussain … Read more

Scarlett Johansson urges boycott of ‘sexist’ Golden Globes unless organizers implement major reforms

Scarlett Johansson has hit out at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association – the organization behind the prestigious Golden Globe Awards.  In a statement released Thursday, the 36-year-old actress, who has been nominated for five Golden Globes, accused the HFPA of tolerating sexism and urged others in the film industry to boycott the organization unless significant … Read more

Storm over student visa job reforms as ministers are accused of making ‘reckless’ changes to system

Storm over student visa job reforms as ministers are accused of making ‘reckless’ changes to the system Migration Watch criticised move to allow foreign grads to take low-skilled jobs  Only those with higher-paid offers qualify for a visa under new points system But students can avoid lower-skilled worker curbs from July 1 for up to … Read more

Storm over student visa job reforms as ministers are accused of making ‘reckless’ changes to system

Storm over student visa job reforms as ministers are accused of making ‘reckless’ changes to the system Migration Watch criticised move to allow foreign grads to take low-skilled jobs  Only those with higher-paid offers qualify for a visa under new points system But students can avoid lower-skilled worker curbs from July 1 for up to … Read more

London Stock Exchange boss urges reforms to boost London floats 

London Stock Exchange boss urges Government to push ahead with rules reforms to boost London floats By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 28 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 28 January 2021 Reform plea: David Schwimmer  became chief exec of the LSE in 2018 The boss of the London Stock Exchange … Read more

Gordon Brown: UK risks becoming `failed state´ unless it reforms union

Scotland should be given more political power within the United Kingdom to help see off the threat of independence, former prime minister Gordon Brown claimed today. The ex-Labour leader said that the House of Lords should be replaced with a a Forum of the Nations and Regions that gives the constituent parts of the union a … Read more

Boris Johnson looks at alternatives to cap on costs as care reforms are delayed AGAIN

Care reforms are delayed AGAIN: Families remain stuck with sky-high bills as Boris Johnson looks at alternatives to cap on costs Families stuck facing sky-high bills as Boris’ plan for care reforms delayed again  It is understood that Downing Street has gone cool on idea of £40,000 costs cap PM is now looking at a … Read more

Alarm over radical planning reforms that will place building burden on rich areas 

Affluent areas will be forced to build more new homes in a radical shake-up of the planning system that will see computers decide on applications. Boris Johnson last night admitted the controversial reforms will be seen by some as ‘too much change too fast’ and ‘too much of a break from what has gone before’. … Read more

Carrie Symonds stopped fiancé Boris Johnson ditching transgender reforms, MPs claim

Carrie Symonds stopped fiancé Boris Johnson ditching transgender reforms which make it easier for people to legally change their name, MPs claim MPs claim PM ‘backed away’ from clash with trans activists ‘on advice of Carrie’ The announcement on gender change reform was postponed at the last minute  Source says PM ‘does not appear to … Read more

Carrie Symonds stopped fiancé Boris Johnson ditching transgender reforms, MPs claim

Carrie Symonds stopped fiancé Boris Johnson ditching transgender reforms which make it easier for people to legally change their name, MPs claim MPs claim PM ‘backed away’ from clash with trans activists ‘on advice of Carrie’ The announcement on gender change reform was postponed at the last minute  Source says PM ‘does not appear to … Read more