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Helping Middle America Means Getting D.C. Out of The Way

Industrial policy may lead to economic hardship as it disregards the decentralized knowledge of individuals.
Friedrich Hayek's ideas reinforce the importance of organic 'rule of law' over imposed legislation.

Leasehold reforms face more delay due to Tory flaws, minister says

Reforms to the leasehold system in England and Wales are delayed due to legislative flaws, but the government remains committed to ending it before the next election.
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Warning as sewage leaks into parks and green spaces in south-west London

Sewage leaks in London parks prompt health warnings as water companies face scrutiny and new legislation aims to improve management and compensation.

Nine water firms stopped from using customers month to pay millions in bonuses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ofwat has prohibited nine water firms from using customer funds for £6.8 million in bonuses deemed undeserved and lacking performance linkage.

Warning as sewage leaks into parks and green spaces in south-west London

Sewage leaks in London parks prompt health warnings as water companies face scrutiny and new legislation aims to improve management and compensation.

Nine water firms stopped from using customers month to pay millions in bonuses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ofwat has prohibited nine water firms from using customer funds for £6.8 million in bonuses deemed undeserved and lacking performance linkage.
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A social media ban for everyone is in the national interest not just kids under 16 | Van Badham

The Australian government proposed a ban on social media for citizens under 16, citing mental health concerns and the potential harm social media poses.

Autumn Budget: Employment agencies to take on PAYE processing from umbrella firms from April 2026 | Computer Weekly

From April 2026, recruitment agencies and end-hirers will ensure proper tax payments for umbrella company employees, aiming to reduce tax avoidance.

Italy rushes to pass law to save Albanian asylum centre scheme

Italy's government is attempting to redefine safe countries for migrant policy despite judicial opposition.

Taoiseach and Tanaiste insist there will be no voting pact for re-election of current Government in upcoming election

Fine Gael aims to maximize its seats as a stand-alone party in the upcoming election without a transfer pact.

Cabinet to appoint new deputy garda commissioner and make free HRT treatment available from January

The appointment of a new deputy commissioner aims to boost policing operations and national security in An Garda Síochána.

Plans for digital NHS tag for overseas patients cause migrant privacy concerns

NHS plans for a digital tag on overseas patients raise serious privacy and trust concerns among healthcare professionals and rights advocates.

Trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban an 'immediate priority', says government

The UK government aims to legislate a full ban on conversion therapy, emphasizing inclusivity in equality policies.

New enforcement agency will protect workers' rights as part of watershed' bill

UK government establishes Fair Work Agency to enforce new employee rights and protections.

These 7 new California laws came from 1,000 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed

California's legislature passed significant bills addressing extremism in the military and promoting bicycle safety.
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What's behind Russia's plan to ban 'child-free' ideology? DW 09/28/2024

Daria's experience highlights societal pressure on women regarding motherhood, while impending Russian legislation seeks to criminalize the child-free choice.

Government dragging its heels on abortion clinic buffer zones, say campaigners

Government accused of delaying implementation of safe access zones outside abortion clinics.

What's behind Russia's plan to ban 'child-free' ideology? DW 09/28/2024

Daria's experience highlights societal pressure on women regarding motherhood, while impending Russian legislation seeks to criminalize the child-free choice.

Government dragging its heels on abortion clinic buffer zones, say campaigners

Government accused of delaying implementation of safe access zones outside abortion clinics.
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Labour's benefit fraud crackdown would allow officials to access bank accounts

Labour seeks to combat benefit fraud through legislation enabling banks to share data, claiming it will save £1.6bn over five years.

Georgia passes anti-LGBTQ+ law that could see Pride flags and events banned

The Georgian government has enacted a law that significantly undermines LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of protecting family values.

'Strike right balance' on flexible working, business groups urge Labour

Balancing flexible working policies is essential to cater to diverse business needs and individual circumstances.

Why a lottery scandal could change the funding balance in Swedish politics

Effective Communications reportedly used aggressive sales tactics, misleading elderly customers about lottery subscriptions, prompting backlash from the Social Democrats.

Axios interview: Jeff Zients says Biden will "finish the job" with five-month sprint

President Biden aims to make his final months in office as productive as possible, focusing on major policy advancements and legislative achievements.

Senator Cynthia Lummis Announces Bill for US To Buy 1 Million Bitcoin

Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to introduce legislation for the US government to accumulate 1 million Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, aiming to fortify the dollar.

A decade of data at Transportation

The role of Chief Data Officers has evolved from primarily focusing on open data to encompass financial transparency and high-quality open data.

Affordable housing: Gillibrand looks to change qualifications for NYC residents

Gillibrand and Clarke reintroduced the Affordable Housing and AMI Fairness Act to address affordable housing challenges in NYC.

NYC lawmaker pushes council to back Albany's proposed ban on migrant shelter stay limits

Rolling back shelter limits for asylum seekers is proposed to allow longer stays in NYC shelters, contrary to Mayor Adams' initiatives.

Over 50 Organizations Endorse TERM Act to Limit Supreme Court Justice Tenures

Dozens of organizations support legislation to limit Supreme Court justice tenure to 18 years and restrict presidential appointments to two per term.
The bill aims to prevent abuse from other branches of government, such as the Senate's indefinite refusal to approve or disapprove nominees.

New UK laws to curb disruptive protests' come into force

New Serious Disruption Prevention Orders in the UK to curb disruptive protests.
Orders can restrict individuals' participation in protests, internet activities, and locations.

Council Post: Farewell Third-Party Data, Hello First-Party Data

Marketers need to shift focus to first-party data due to the phase-out of third-party data driven by privacy regulations.
Various government regulations globally are restricting online data privacy, leading to the demise of third-party data.

'Mass surveillance' fears over law change plans

The UK tech industry is concerned about government changes to the Investigatory Powers Act.
Tech bodies warn of risks to citizens' privacy, security, and safety due to proposed amendments.
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Government agrees law to protect confidential journalistic material from state hacking

MI5 and GCHQ require independent approval for accessing journalistic material through hacking.
Proposed legislation aims to protect confidential journalistic sources and material from state intrusion.

Is Croatia's new whistleblower law a danger for journalism? DW 03/18/2024

The Croatian parliament passed a controversial amendment criminalizing the forwarding of police information to journalists.
Critics accuse the government of weakening mechanisms to prevent corruption and view the law as suppressing democracy.

Government agrees law to protect confidential journalistic material from state hacking

MI5 and GCHQ require independent approval for accessing journalistic material through hacking.
Proposed legislation aims to protect confidential journalistic sources and material from state intrusion.

Is Croatia's new whistleblower law a danger for journalism? DW 03/18/2024

The Croatian parliament passed a controversial amendment criminalizing the forwarding of police information to journalists.
Critics accuse the government of weakening mechanisms to prevent corruption and view the law as suppressing democracy.
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Mapped: Where tenants are most likely to live in an unfit home in England

Tenants in Yorkshire and the North West face worst housing conditions in England
Calls for extending decent home standard to private rented homes

Why the outcome of the Rwanda bill matters for Sunak and the Conservatives

A revolt by Conservative MPs could potentially defeat the government's Rwanda bill, something that has not happened since 1986.
Defeat at the second reading would prevent the bill from being reintroduced in the same parliamentary session, endangering the government's ability to address court challenges to its Rwanda policy.
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Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes

Modi's government replaced colonial-era criminal laws in India with new legislation to improve justice, but it faced opposition due to concerns of disrupting the criminal justice system.

More Canadians are paying for news this year, but it's still too early to celebrate

Media businesses turn to reader revenue due to lost ad revenue. Canada sees growth in paying news readers due to government legislation.
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