New legislation has been introduced to clamp down on unsafe cosmetic clinics and strengthen regulations around cosmetic surgery in the UK, aiming to better protect patients from potentially harmful practices.
Labour has faced criticism for its taxation policy, with claims that it is damaging the economy and making it harder for young people to find well-paid jobs.
The BBC is facing criticism for a new series which has been heavily edited following the departure of notable presenters, resulting in claims that the show now feels awkward and unsatisfactory to viewers.
Households in more affluent parts of the country are set to face sharply increased council tax bills, with the additional money redirected to less wealthy areas in an effort to address inequalities in local government funding.
HMRC staff have faced criticism for attending a seminar titled ‘Guilt of Being British’ during working hours, with Kemi Badenoch and others condemning the session as unnecessary and questioning its appropriateness within the Civil Service.
A group of prominent academics and writers have urged the government to lift its ban on Palestine Action, arguing that suppressing such organisations poses a threat to academic freedom and legitimate protest.
Labour’s homelessness minister removed tenants from her East London property and then significantly increased the rent before re-listing it, despite having previously criticised similar actions by private landlords.
Keir Starmer’s commitment not to raise VAT, income tax or National Insurance has been called into question, as he would not rule out increases to address a £50bn fiscal shortfall.
A growing number of company directors are quitting the UK following the abolition of non-dom tax concessions, arguing that escalating regulatory duties and scarce fiscal leeway have eroded the country’s allure for top business talent.
A survey indicates that almost a fifth of UK medics plan to move abroad because of mounting workload, pay concerns and staff shortages, intensifying fears of a worsening NHS workforce crisis.