Australia reviews gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Following the Bondi Beach attack, PM Albanese considers tightening Australia's already strict firearm legislation. Explore the laws and potential changes.
Category : Public Policy
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: The Inside Story
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect 10 December. Discover how the law passed swiftly and which major platforms have agreed to comply.
Cannabis seed ban could fuel £1.2bn black market, growers warn
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
Explaining the UK's New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle child poverty. We break down the key measures, funding, and what it means for families across the nation. Read the full analysis.
Labour abolishes two-child limit on benefits
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Labour's Plan to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
Labour tackles child poverty with new budget and early years plan
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
New child poverty plan aims to lift 550,000 children out of poverty
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030, with the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap as its centrepiece. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition.
Government's child poverty strategy targets 550,000 children
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition. Read the full analysis.
Knife Arches and Self-Defence Training for Probation Staff
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales are to receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches following two serious stabbings in Oxford and Preston offices. Read the full story.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia is set to ban under-16s from social media from 10 December 2025. We examine how it works, the controversy, and whether the UK could follow suit.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens Begins 10 Dec
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
Bernie Sanders: AI Poses Unprecedented Threats to Society
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s set to widen
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Life sentence prisoner earns law degree, aids fellow inmates
Ruth Kamande, serving life for murder in Kenya, earned a law degree in prison. She now uses her legal expertise to help incarcerated women and campaign for systemic reforms. Discover her remarkable story of redemption.
Covid Inquiry Questions UK Lockdown Strategy
Charles Amos argues the Covid inquiry overlooks freedom's importance in pandemic response. Explore the case against lockdowns and alternative approaches.
NSW Law Change Eases Child Conviction Rules
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
Two-Child Benefit Limit Abolished in UK Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty. Discover the impact and the political fallout of this landmark decision.
Australia's public sector faces 5% budget savings search
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
Ex-Judge Calls for £20 Tax on Pointed Kitchen Knives
A retired judge urges a £20 tax on pointed kitchen knives in the UK Budget to reduce knife crime. Could a price hike, like the plastic bag charge, save lives? Read more.
Snapchat to block 440k Australian under-16 users
Australian Snapchat users under 16 face account lockdown from 10 December 2025. Learn how age verification works and appeal options if wrongly banned.
Australia's Social Media Ban: Concerns Over Effectiveness
Australia's government pushes ahead with controversial social media ban for under-16s, but experts question whether it will deliver promised protections.
New Mexico Launches Universal Free Childcare
New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.
Kendall: Ofcom must use online safety powers now
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement Online Safety Act amid concerns about AI chatbots and child protection delays. Public trust at stake.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Leaked plan to bar trans people from toilets on looks
A leaked EHRC document suggests trans people could be barred from gendered spaces based on appearance, sparking outrage from campaigners who call the plan 'dangerously misogynistic'.
Richmond Park Leads UK for Top State Schools
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
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