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King's Speech: Labour to boost public control of buses and trains 17/07/2024 The King has confirmed that the new Government will bring forward legislation to bring bus and rail services more closely under public control, including public ownership of train operators.
King's Speech: Devolution takes centre stage 17/07/2024 The announcement of an English Devolution Bill took centre stage in the King's Speech.
King's Speech: Waiting lists, prevention and mental health top health agenda 17/07/2024 Reducing waiting times, prevention and improving mental health provision topped Labour's agenda in today's King's Speech but there were no social care reforms.
King's Speech: OBR handed beefed-up scrutiny role 17/07/2024 The Government has put fiscal stability in the form of a Budget Responsibility Bill at the heart of the King's Speech.
King's Speech: A plan for devolution 17/07/2024 The new Labour Government has set out a widespread plan for devolution and economic growth in its Parliamentary timetable, with central diktat reserved for planning proposals.

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£24102.0000 - £28994.0000 per annum

The team The Kinship post-order support team provides support to children and families with Special Guardianship Orders and Child Arrangement Orders. England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council