Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law
Government creates the UK’s first smoke-free generation Lifesaving legislation the most significant public health reform in generations New law will protect children from smoking and vaping – alongside record funding to help support millions of adults to quit Future generations will now be saved from the harms of smoking as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes […]
English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has received Royal Assent. The Act will introduce new measures to expand devolution and empower mayors and local people. A new Community Right to Buy will give local people the first right of refusal for valued community assets such as shops and community centres when they are put […]
Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill
Thank you and good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen – it is both a privilege and a real pleasure to be here with you. There are, no doubt, many who will assume that the intricacies of English property law make for one of the driest topics imaginable for a keynote speech. Yet for those of us […]
Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness
Chancellor announces bold action on businesses’ electricity bills during IMF meetings in Washington, as Government strengthens Britain’s economic security – helping deliver stability, keeping costs down, and boosting competitiveness. Bills cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 manufacturers from April 2027, with no increase to household and business energy bills. British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme […]