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The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act receives Parliamentary Assent.

2008-11-14 10:10

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act was given the OK by parliament on Wednesday 12th November. The legislation ensures that all human embryos outside the body - whatever the process used in their creation, are subject to strict regulation.

Employment Support Allowance replaces other sickness benefits

2008-10-29 09:44

From the 27th October 2008 new claimants wont be able to claim Incapacity Benefit. Employment and Support Allowance replaces Income Support and Incapacity Benefit

SAT Testing to be Stopped for 14 year olds

2008-10-15 12:06

SAT tests for 14-year old school pupils in England are to be scrapped. The current national tests will be replaced by improved classroom assessment by teachers.

UCAS Card Replaced by Social Network Site

2008-10-13 15:44

The UCAS Card has been replaced by a Social Networking website.

Problems with EMA Applications

2008-10-08 14:59

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has put in a place support for colleges to help students who have been affected by delays to their Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments.

National Minimum Wage Update

2008-09-18 12:11

The new rates for the National Minimum Wage have been announced, the new rates will come in on the 1 October.

Pupils starting secondary school this year will be in education until 17

2008-09-03 13:04

Pupils beginning secondary school this year will have to continue in education until the age of 17. This increase in age will not mean that students will have to be at school until they are 17, if they have not gone on in to college, they will need to stay in training until they are 17 years old.

Cervical Cancer Vaccinations Begin

2008-09-01 16:06

Scottish schoolgirls are to become the first in the UK to be vaccinated against cervical cancer.

Preventing Illegal Working

2008-08-28 09:44

The government has introduced a new system to allow people from other countries outside the EEA (European Economic Area) to work in the UK. Migrants will need to pass a points-based assessment.

New Careless Driving Laws Come Into Force

2008-08-18 15:14

A new offence of causing death by careless driving comes into effect on Monday 18th August. The new offences will allow courts to imprison drivers who cause deaths by not paying due care to the road, or to other road users.

Energy Performance Certificates

2008-08-15 13:19

From 1 October 2008 landlords must provide an Energy Performance Certificate to people who want to rent a house from them. An energy performance certificate (EPC) gives information about the energy efficiency in the house.

A Level Results Out on 14th July

2008-08-13 09:42

Well the long wait is over, A Level results will be received on the Thursday 14th August.

Employment & Support Allowance Update

2008-08-06 10:59

The Employment & Support Allowance is the benefit that will replace Incapacity Benefit and Income Support for those who are claiming because they are sick.

The Return of The Wispa

2008-08-04 10:30

It has been announced that the Wispa bar, which is produced by Cadburys Chocolate will return.

Students Coming From Overseas Will Have To Be Sponsored

2008-08-01 09:48

Students coming from abroad, wishing to study in the UK will have to prove they are studying at a recognised College or University.

Increase in Personal Allowance for 2008-09

2008-07-29 10:04

It has been announced that the basic Personal Allowance for the 2008-09 tax year will increase by £600 from £5,435 to £6,035. The changes take effect from the first pay day on or after 7 September. The Personal Allowance tells you how much money you should earn before paying Income Tax. At the same time the amount of money that you can earn before paying higher rate tax, will reduce from £36,000 to £34,800.

Benefit Change for Lone Parents

2008-07-24 10:09

From November 2008 lone parents whose children are all aged 12 years and over will not be able to claim Income Support. Parents making a new claim will be expected to claim Job Seekers Allowance and be "actively seeking work".

Parent Know How - Help For Parents

2008-07-18 14:55

Parent Know How is a new programme for parents, to support all parents who feel may they need help. There is a particular focus on meeting the needs of parents who don't receive support from current sources of help; including parents of disabled children, fathers from all backgrounds and parents of teenage children.

New Car Tax System 2009

2008-07-10 15:45

It has been announced that the new system for taxing cars will be introduced from 2009. The new system will use the amount of CO2 that the car omits and the type of fuel that it uses, rather than the engine size. This information is on the car's log book - also called a V5 document. The new system will only be introduced for cars that were registered on or after 1st March 2001 ( Y ).

Contraceptive Pill Available Online

2008-06-23 13:41

From 23rd June the contraceptive pill became available online to young women 18 years and over. The online health service, Dr Thom has launched this service.