#policy-reform

#policy-reform

The UK's asylum system is affected by inefficiencies, "wasted public funds" and a succession of "short-term, reactive" government policies that have moved problems elsewhere, the National Audit Office (NAO) has said. As part of its analysis, the spending watchdog looked at a sample of 5,000 asylum claims lodged almost three years ago, in January 2023. Since then, 35% (1,619) of those asylum seekers had been given some sort of protection such as refugee status, and 9% (452) had been removed from the country.

The nuclear regulatory taskforce was set up by Keir Starmer in February after the government promised to rip up archaic rules and slash regulations to get Britain building. It issued a stark warning on Monday, warning that Britain needed a radical reset of the rules around nuclear power to save tens of billions in costs and reverse the industry's decline.

Special needs reforms for children in England could turn into welfare reforms mark 2 unless the government can convince parents that it is not aiming to save money, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The thinktank said any changes to the current system of education, health and care plans (EHCPs), which mandate tailored support for children with special needs, will be highly controversial among parents, but said reform was long overdue as the number of EHCPs issued has ballooned by 80% since 2018.

The government will restrict civil service internships to students from poorer families as part of a drive to make Whitehall more working class.

According to a study from The Texas Law Dog, states that have legalized recreational marijuana are seeing a clear uptick in car crash fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for effective regulations.

Status quo policies have resulted in status quo results.

Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.

"Extending the so-called delay thresholds will give airlines more time to move planes and crews across Europe to save flight schedules," said Airlines for Europe (A4E).

Putting Farmers First means addressing the issues farmers face head-on and fostering an economic environment that doesn't put up roadblocks on business creation but removes them.

The updated Antioch Police Department policy manual has made significant changes, now requiring supervisor approval for canine deployments, reflecting a stronger commitment to accountability.

Despite its legalization, cannabis remains surrounded by misconceptions that hinder informed discussions and effective policy development. Understanding the truth can change perceptions.