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What did the Cabinet reshuffle tell us about Sunak’s intentions?
Ministerial reshuffles reveal information about the Prime Minister’s intention, with Sunak’s most recent reshuffle indicating a shift towards the centre, and a defence of Conservative heartlands.
Will the Conservatives try to use the environment as a dividing line at the next general election?
Recent announcements by Rishi Sunak have opened a dividing line between the two main parties on the environment and net zero. However, such a strategy will run into obstacles in the run up to a general election.
What can we expect from the Autumn Statement?
On 22 November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Autumn Statement. The Autumn Statement will outline the Government’s policies on taxation, spending, borrowing and debt. The Autumn Statement forms an important part of No.10’s relaunch.
Health at the Party Conferences 2023: Key Questions and Answers
The UK’s political parties held their annual Party Conferences in September and October this year. They provided an opportunity to promote their policies and outline their respective political agendas ahead of the upcoming general election.
Labour Party Conference 2023 – Summary
With Labour looking closer to power than it has been since 2010, the Party was emboldened and Conference was busy. Below Brevia has summarised the key takeaways and policy developments from Labour Party Conference 2023.
Conservative Party Conference 2023 – Summary
Conservative Party politicians, delegates and activists headed to Manchester for the Party’s annual conference. Below Brevia has summarised the key takeaways and policy developments.
Navigating the Evolving AI Regulatory Landscape
The UK has emerged as a prominent player in AI, with a thriving market and a projected value of £803.7 billion by 2035. However, the rapid pace of AI development has raised questions about regulatory frameworks and the Government’s capacity to manage this innovation effectively.
Will Housing Policy Play a Role in the Next General Election?
Housing supply in the UK is too low, but both main parties are divided on the issue. How will they navigate this in the next General Election campaign?
UKHSA UK-based vaccine deal: key questions and answers
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has agreed to a deal for millions of life-saving vaccines to be produced in the UK if a future influenza pandemic is ever declared.
Autumn Statement 2023 – Guidance for Submitting Representations
HM Treasury has now opened its representations portal for the Autumn Statement 2023. Autumn Statement 2023 representations are a valuable means of influencing government policy so organisations should make the most of this opportunity. With a general election expected next year, this is likely to be one of the last fiscal statements before an election is held.
What are the new rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups?
All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups formed of MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament, however, concerns have arisen over their transparency and susceptibility to undue influence. To address these concerns, the House of Commons Committee on Standards launched an inquiry in October 2020, and new rules on APPGs were agreed to by the House on 19 July 2023.
Understanding VGEC: The New Tax Relief System for Video Game Companies
The Government announced in March 2023 a significant update in the tax relief system for video game companies, with the replacement of Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) by the new Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC).
