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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Government consults about strengthening protection for unmarried couplesThe government is launching a new consultation on family law that proposes to strengthen financial rights of unmarried couples if they split up.
Marriage and Family
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CARE's call for tax changes answered in budgetIn this week’s budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced changes to taxation that CARE have been calling for. Increases in tax on gambling, and the removal of the…
Gambling
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'Too much screen time damages family life', says Princess of Wales
Marriage and Family
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Ministers push to scrap two-child benefit cap amid rising child povertySenior cabinet ministers are preparing to recommend that Prime Minister Keir Starmer lift the two-child benefit cap, arguing it is the most effective policy to reduce child poverty in the UK.
Marriage and Family
Press Releases
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Major wins in regulation of online pornography
Pornography
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
Assisted Suicide
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
Assisted Suicide
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
Assisted Suicide
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World's largest study on divorce confirms lasting harm on children
Marriage and Family
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UK paternity leave system 'outdated and underfunded', say MPs
Marriage and Family
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Nigel Farage unveils pro-family policies to address declining birth ratesReform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a suite of pro-family policies aimed at tackling the UK’s declining birth rate, which he described as an “existential crisis.”
Marriage and Family
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Potential move to lessen smartphone usage among childrenMinisters could support proposals that might lead to children under 16 being banned from social media.
Marriage and Family
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Parents have right to see sex education material, says ministerThe Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written to English schools that they must respect parents' legal right to view the sex education material which is being taught.
Marriage and Family
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More than 70 MPs back new law on parental access to RSE materialRishi Sunak is under pressure from more than 70 Conservative MPs who are backing a backbench bill that would give parents a legal right to see the relationships and sex education materials…
Marriage and Family
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11 Bishops refuse to endorse plans to bless same-sex couplesEleven Church of England bishops have broken ranks and are refusing to back plans to bless same-sex couples.
Marriage and Family
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Fathers have positive impact on children's educational outcomesA new study has shown that children whose fathers read, sing and draw with them show a 'small but significant' increase in educational attainment at primary school.
Marriage and Family
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Married parents more likely to stay together, report showsA recent report has revealed that married couples, rather than cohabiting couples, are more likely to stay together by the time their children become teenagers.
Marriage and Family