Podcasts about queen's speech

London Mayor Calls For 2 Year ‘Rent Freeze' In London and end to Section 21 ‘no fault evictions' In an open letter, the London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the government to freeze rents in London ahead of the Queens Speech which could see introduction of legislation to end to Section 21 ‘no fault evictions'. The 2019 Conservative Party manifesto committed to a “renters' reform bill” that would abolish section 21 orders, which enable landlords evict their tenants with eight-weeks' notice without explaining why. According to the FT, the measures are expected to be included in the Queen's Speech that sets out the government's policy and legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session. Campaigners and opposition parties want ‘open ended' tenancies and an end to what is commonly known as no fault evictions. Currently, landlords who want to take back possession of their property, for instance when a tenancy has come to an end, merely have to serve a Section 21 notice to the tenant. If Section 21 is abolished, it will be far more difficult for landlords to get their properties back and the onus will be on them to show grounds.   Mayor Khan, a former Labour MP and Human Rights lawyer, wrote: I am writing ahead of the Queen's speech to urge you to take immediate action to ease the cost of living crisis for 2.4 million Londoners by devolving the powers to me to introduce rent control in London. If we do not act urgently to protect renters, spiralling rents could soon translate into a devastating homelessness crisis. I also welcome the government's commitment to ending section 21, introducing open-ended tenancies and creating a public national landlord register.  Sadiq Khan Mayor of London Electoral pacts Source: The Independent Although the London Mayor has no power to introduce rent controls, there are growing calls on the government to abolish ‘no fault evictions' in the current parliament, which will be disastrous for the private rental market.  The vast majority of 'buy-to-let' landlords are small investors with one or two properties, and many are accidental landlords. Landlords I have spoken to said they would pull out of the market if 'open tenancies' were forced upon them and would be too nervous to rent out a property to a tenant were they would not be sure about getting back possession at the end of the tenancy. Join me on UK Property Talk to discuss this and other property matters this Saturday at 10 am. Click here to register for UK Property Talk - https://bit.ly/3sjxRa1 You will be sent a link to join this exclusive live event. Beginner's Property Secrets Virtual Event - 24th May 2022 Register - https://bit.ly/3MCILAV Don't know anything about property investing? Start at the beginning with Beginners Property Secrets, Progressive Property's complementary full-day virtual training workshop. Post Lockdown Property Investing Is Here! Don't wait another year to get into property, take action and make that commitment today, because if you're not fully committed to mastering property, it's going to hurt you. While many investors, particularly first timers, are struggling to find below market value deals for flipping or renting out, a small group of private but hard working beginners in the Progressive Community have been making job replacing incomes all throughout lockdown and you can too. The 'secret'? It's all about knowing what to look for, where, and when. So let's sort out your property investing strategy, your goals and getting you the results you want once and for all. Beginner's Property Secrets Virtual Event - 24th May 2022 Register - https://bit.ly/3MCILAV What Are You Going To Learn? In just one evening, we will be sharing with you the cashflow strategies that the real successful property investors are using right now, including... How to get started in property in 2022 Many different strategies YOU can use depending on your circumstances, including the Buy, Refurbish, Rent, Refinance strategy How to do this with little money of your own or by using other people's money All with a live Q&A at the end to get your personal questions answered And more! Will we see you there? Register your place at the virtual Beginners Property Secrets workshop today. Beginner's Property Secrets Virtual Event - 24th May 2022 Register - https://bit.ly/3MCILAV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diese Woche musste die Queen zum dritten Mal in ihrer Regentschaft die Parlamentseröffnung absagen. Die letzten beiden Male konnte sie die Queen's Speech nicht verlesen, weil sie mit Edward und Andrew schwanger war. Dieses Mal liegt es an ihren Knien und ihrer Hüfte. Was dieses Mal besonders war? Sie hat Prinz Charles geschickt. Und so haben wir und das gesamte Vereinigte Königreich diese Woche sehen können, wie es wäre Charles als König zu haben. Doch was steckt hinter dieser Tradition der Queen's Speech? Wie bei vielem hier bei den Briten gibt es auch hier sehr, sagen wir mal interessante, Bräuche. Das besprechen wir in dieser Folge und diskutieren inwiefern das ganze Tam Tam rundum die Parlamentseröffnung nicht doch einfach Zeitverschwendung ist. Coverbild: Scott Coller Themesong: Jil Delling Social Media: Luisa Delling

Dan Coatsworth explains why stocks and shares continue to have a bad time and what might happen next. He also chats about takeover activity in the tobacco and property space, and why e-commerce companies have something to worry about. The UK continues to be fascinated by property prices, and we may now be at a turning point after several years of soaring activity. Laura Suter talks to Guy Harrington from property loan group GlenHawk about what he's seeing in the market. And if you've ever wondered how analysts come up with buy, hold or sell ratings and how they create share price targets, don't miss this episode, as Dan explains how it all works. Laura also has some important information on scams which featured in the Queens Speech. 

In former consultant neurologist Jules Montague's new book, The Imaginary Patient, she looks at how they can be influenced by many external factors. Who gets to choose which conditions are "real" or not, and is that a helpful question to ask? And what implications does that have for women? She joins Emma. Michael Gove, The Levelling Up Secretary, confirmed that there will be no emergency budget to help with the cost of living, even though the Queens Speech yesterday said that the Government would help. New research says that an estimated 1 and a half million households in the UK will struggle to pay food and energy bills over the next year. Sarah Pennells is a Consumer Finance Specialist at the Pensions Provider Royal London and has been gathering data on this. How are disabled children being affected by the war in Ukraine? There are claims that thousands have been forgotten and abandoned in institutions unable to look after them. The human rights organisation, Disability Rights International, has carried out an investigation. Their Ukraine Office Director, Halyna Kurylo joins Emma. It's been just over a week since the the publication of a leaked draft document from the Supreme Court, which suggests Justices are set to overturn the landmark Roe v Wade, ruling, which gave women in American an absolute right to an abortion. To discuss what this means for women in America Emma is joined by Associate Professor Emma Long and State Senate candidate Leslie Danks Burke. There'll be no emergency budget to help with the cost of living, even though the Queens Speech yesterday said that the Government would help. That's been confirmed by Michael Gove, The Levelling Up Secretary, this morning. We've been celebrating the emotional power of old clothes in our series Threads. Zoe, who was known as 'strawberry girl' on her small university campus in Liverpool tells us about her 'scratch-and-sniff' t-shirt.

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The British government has promised to tackle sharp rises in the cost of living by boosting the economy. In the Queens speech, delivered by the Prince of Wales, the government also pledged support for Ukraine and to reduce regional inequality

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Coming up in this week's episode: Sixt data breach. University of Essex data breach, Will a new data bill be in the Queen's Speech? Transport New South Wales cyber attack, US Department of Defense scammed after phishing attack, Spanish Prime Minister phone attacked by  Pegasus spyware, California State Bar data breach, Mynurse closes after data breach, US schools affected by Illuminate data breach, Ikea Canada data breach, Google PlayStore requires more data collection details from app developers, High Court gives guidance on GDPR non-material damage claims, India introduces 6 hour data breach reporting window, EU Commission hints at GDPR Plus, Utah Consumer Privacy Act, Hungarian DPA rules on bank's use of AI, CJEU boosts consumer group actions for GDPR infringements, Google Analytics - what to do to make its use GDPR compliant

In this episode Matt gets deep about the past year, 2021... What are your thoughts? Don't forget to comment, like & share. Connect with us on all of the main social media and tell us what you want to hear us talk about..... We are here to help YOU! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4g0WoSmokuaJ3kFfmQEEg Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/flprotweets?lang=en Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/futurelifestylepro/?view_public_for=1393163960982098

In this episode we are joined by past guests from the podcast to share messages of hope and coping techniques to help you through the festive season. Our guests share their experiences, and as always, there maybe some mentions of infertility treatment and miscarriage in this podcast. We were joined by Helen Segal, Bindi Shah, Professor Krista Cooper, Clare Elleray (Mee) and Tessa Broad. You'll also find some messages from past guests too. This episode was recorded during November 20121 and Covid-19 rules and restrictions may have changed in your location in the meantime

James Hawkins Head of Corporate Affairs sits down with FDF CEO Ian Wright to discuss Queens Speech and other key developments in the food & drink industry 

Joe Biden führt Amerika jetzt in den Systemkampf gegen China. Um die Schlüsseltechnologien und die Renditen zurück nach Amerika zu holen, braucht er einen funktionierenden Arbeitsmarkt. Also gibt es plötzlich Kindergeld, Child-Care, Altenpflege - alles unter dem Deckmantel der Infrastruktur. Er hat die Wahl gewonnen, jetzt kann er es machen. In England wurde die Tage auch gewählt. Gewonnen haben Boris Johnson Tories, sie regieren nun das Land. Das neue Parlamentsjahr begann mit der Queens Speech zum Regierungsprogramm, das lediglich einen Halbsatz zur Sozialpolitik enthielt. CDU und SPD können sich nun beides anschauen, und lernen. Wir besprechen es im Detail. Dann spielt uns Mathias musikalisch in die Audiokommentare.

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen's first major public ceremonial duty since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.Her Majesty attended a scaled-back ceremony for the State Opening of Parliament where she set out the government's agenda for the new session.Chris and Lizzie also discuss how the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked Mental Health Awareness week, Prince Charles' chat with the staff who cared for his father and Prince Harry and Meghan's message on vaccine equality.Learning Curator for Windsor Castle Richard Williams joins to explain how the royal palace plans to re-open on 17 May.New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday.You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes.For Royal videos and classic moments, subscribe to The Royal Family Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/royalchannel/For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page.Our royal team are on Instagram, too.

This week on the podcast the government has introduced a new Higher Education Bill into parliament - but do its proposals on academic freedom and freedom of speech stack up? There's also a range of other measures in the Queen's speech to consider, and as the deadline for the government's admissions review looms, we take the temperature of responses from across the sector.With Claire Taylor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Wrexham Glyndwr University, Chris Shelley. Director of Student and Academic Services, University of Greenwich, Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor in Chief at Wonkhe.

Adam Boulton and guests examine the fallout from last week's elections from a Labour perspective and assess the government's policy agenda following the Queen's Speech.They also look ahead to the public inquiry into the government's handling of coronavirus pandemic.Joining Adam this week are the Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph Olivia Utley, The Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

In the week that Her Majesty revealed the government's legislative programme for the forthcoming parliamentary session, Bishop & Taylor find much to chew over, from planning to political process. They also discuss whether it is possible to choose bio-methane (answer: no) and how estate agents market unloved 60s' buildings.

Legislations of the Conservative Party to implement in post-lockdown Britain on the economy, justice system, immigration and environment.

UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to look at the Queen's first public appearance since Prince Philip's funeral, the dossier of WhatsApp messages ex-Prime Minister David Cameron sent on behalf of his Australian bank employer Greensill lobbying for meetings, the disastrous local election result for Labour and the next round of Covid restriction easing.

UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to look at the Queen's first public appearance since Prince Philip's funeral, the dossier of WhatsApp messages ex-Prime Minister David Cameron sent on behalf of his Australian bank employer Greensill lobbying for meetings, the disastrous local election result for Labour and the next round of Covid restriction easing.

Can we hug people soon? Can we take trips abroad? Why did the Queen make a speech? There's so much going on, so Julia made a BUMPER episode to explain it all in one place!If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, behind-the-scenes stuff and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.Queens Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5F3Jl8d8p8&ab_channel=TheTelegraph

Matt Chorley and Times Radio's Chief Political Commentator Tom Newton Dunn analyse the announcements made in the Queen's Speech, and Matt speaks to the head of Care England Martin Green to see what he makes of the announcements about social care reform. PLUSTimes columnists Daniel Finkelstein and David Aaronovitch discuss the day's news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Evening Standard's Jack Kessler breaks down the Queen's Speech from tax rises for the better off to those controversial voter ID plans. What does the government actually mean by “level up” and will it hit cities like London in favour of shoring up the Conservative's new found votes in former ‘Red Wall' Labour heartlands like Hartlepool. We also discuss how the great ceremonial tradition behind the state opening of parliament was curtailed by the pandemic, with the Queen wearing a simple outfit and her audience in facemasks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Pour some nog, pull a cracker, skip The Queens Speech and strap yourself in for a Christmas Special like no other

Where were you when Boris cancelled Christmas in 2020? Right here, catching up on dentistry’s finest podcast.  In this end-of-year special, Prav and Payman take look back on the annus horribilis that was 2020. But it’s not all doom and gloom, and it isn’t long before our dental royals are round to talking shop, with conversations on management, hiring, firing, working with ninjas and much more.  Enjoy!  “I guess that thing our parents told us about people will always need teeth.” Payman Langroudi In This Episode 00.34 - Cancelling Christmas09.32 - Bust and boom 14.23 - Lockdown lessons18.48 - Family values24.41 - Ninjas31.55 - Hiring45.05 - Firing52.29 - The third home54.38 - Shining examples59.58 - Wrapping up  

Hello and welcome to a special episode of Seasoned Sessions, where we're joined by the guys from Don't Alert The Stans podcast. It's the holiday season, so this week we're taking a break from the news, and chatting about our favourite Christmas traditions, Beyoncé and the beyhive, the songs that got us through 2020, and more! We hope you've had a lovely Christmas, and we'll be back in the new year!

Ready for your Christmas treat? Here we have our very own Queen's speech: an episode devoted to a true club legend: Kerry Evans. Also, Mark Griffiths and Chay Long have a big announcement at the end of the show!

As the Queen clings to life, the heroes are presented with an unexpected consequence. Check out more from the crew by visiting us at www.glasscannonnetwork.com. For exclusive content, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/glasscannon. And watch us live every week at www.twitch.tv/theglasscannon.

This week, Chris has been looking in to the history of the Queen's speech at the opening of parliament. What happens and why, including what happens to the royal hostage!Then Harrison has been finding out about the official wizard of New Zealand, and some other unusual jobs from around the world.

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Get ready for… Archewell! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have (reluctantly) revealed the name of their non-profit, but not how to pronounce it. Their former social media lead, meanwhile, has a new gig working for Prince William and Kate Middleton, and is already showing results with a very cute Zoom call on Instagram. Prince Andrew also turns to Instagram for some low-key reputation management, with photos of him delivering cupcakes to hospice workers, while Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles share great new pics at home in Birkhall for their 15th wedding anniversary. Plus, we discuss differing responses to the Queen’s speech and look back on her previous special addresses to the nation in 1991, 1997 and 2002.

Newsjack's plucky younger sibling where each week, Eshaan Akbar transforms the news into sketches and one-liners with the help of the Great British public. This week Eshaan talks to Kelly Convey to discuss the Queen's Speech, how to deal with family WhatsApp bants, and how Nasa can help us during self-isolation. Production Coordinator - Zainab Shah Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production.

In episode thirteen of Inside Covid-19, we hear from Bill Gates, who five years ago warned policy makers to prepare for a pandemic like the one we're now experiencing; there's a harrowing but riveting interview with our regular correspondents whose healthy 50 year old cousin succumbed to Covid-19 on Friday night; and a rare address from Queen Elizabeth II, whose son and Prime Minister are both infected. - Alec Hogg

Chris Lynch and Mike Yardley wrap the week that as with the Yardstick.Listen above.

so…how you doin' ? flippers n' all *(a special BIG LOVES to Jordan as it is her Born day today - 6th April 2020). x I hope everyone is keeping well, fed, warm, comfy & homely etc. x In a bid to lighten the spirits of the Nation and to inspire some … thing-!-ish… or not - BUT anyhoo the fish presents' - inyourtank prod. 2020 x- ‘The alternative (fish x) Queens Speech 2020 x' (for the Nation! - no less x) *the fish loves every single one of these records - for different reasons, but all DnB and span some time also - over 30 odd years me thinks !I - without being anorak - lol x So…I hope you guys enjoy and it brings some sunshine into the everyday humdrum x Free DL as always, please use the ‘…' drop down menu for link - enjoy x Hey hey folks' - I know I always ask - but it is the only option for fish for food - so… instead of feeding the ducks - throw the 60p in the digital hat for fish? x (Sorry ducks) x Https://www.paypal.com/bowdeenifishx x Big loves, hipbumps n' flippers up folks', Thank you, big loves and bless x BF x

Today on Boston Public Radio: Dr. Vanessa Kerry, founder and CEO of Seed Global Health, talked about the week ahead in the COVID-19 crisis, and took questions from callers.  WGBH News analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed Sunday’s coronavirus address from Queen Elizabeth II, and news of a Russian doctor who was detained for criticizing the Kremlin’s COVID-19 response. TV expert Bob Thompson weighed ethical concerns surrounding CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s interviews with his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and talked about the launch of the short-form streaming service Quibi.  Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich discussed his latest book, titled “The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It.” We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the role and value of socialism, and whether it’s been elevated in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.    Poet Richard Blanco joined us for a social distancing-themed edition of "The Village Voice." 

Have you taken control of your life during the pandemic? Take-up a new hobby, start reading, Audible perhaps? The Queen gave a speech yesterday. As a representative of her country, is it comforting to hear her speak? Does it calm the nerves?  How would America respond if Donald Trump gave an eloquent pep talk? I wonder if dating has increased, declined, or just stayed the same. Either case, think about your actions before jumping into anything during this time of confusion.  Adira Rose Show posts new content each week. Like, Subscribe, Rate and Respectfully Comment. Thank you.

From the team that brings you Liverpool Live comes COVIDCast, hosted by Mick Coyle. Each episode we'll be discussing the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on communities, institutions, and individuals. On today's episode: - Det. Supt. Dave McCaughrean on '999 Silent Solution'. - Justin Madders MP talks community outreach during COVID-19 - Special Correspondent Georgie Prodromou discusses the Queen's Speech and new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer Produced by @John_Fogarty.

If the Queen's Speech is not for you, then why not join ECHO royalty, Sean Bradbury and Paul Gorst, for a special Christmas Day edition of The Agenda, where they look back on Liverpool's glorious 2019, and look ahead to what could be an even more memorable and glittering 2020. Hope you enjoy - and thank you for listening to our Blood Red podcasts this year. Your support is massively appreciated! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In the fourth podcast of our new series David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss what's coming up for employment law as revealed in the Queen's Speech.

It’s the second Queens Speech in two months, with perhaps more changes than we expected. Will Boris Johnson’s huge majority mean he can deliver on his election promises? Or will his radical programme be derailed by governments’ oldest enemies: unforeseen circumstances, hubris, and “events, dear boy”*?On this last INSIDE BRIEFING before Christmas, we also look at whether Johnson can pull off his much-touted NHS reforms and whether Dominic Cummings can remake Whitehall in his own image. Is it a mistake to plunge into government departments into wholesale upheaval, however good your intentions? And we ask prominent Brexiteer Douglas Carswell if his dreams have come true in quite the way he wanted. Plus, should auld acquaintance be forgot, there’s a look at the lessons and legacy of David Cameron’s government – remember them? – with special guest Chris Cook of the innovative “slow news” start-up Tortoise Media. And our statistical savant Gavin Freeguard is on hand with some Speed Data about ministerial turnover. “It’s really hard to get government money spent on things that people can actually see.” – Chris Cook“Ministers have actually said to us, how do we get stuff done?” – Bronwen Maddox* Did Harold McMillan ever actually say this? We may never know… Hosted by Bronwen Maddox with Cath Haddon and Emma Norris plus Chris Cook and Gavin Freeguard. Audio production by Alex Rees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Queen made a speech outlining the government's legislative agenda.  No horse drawn carriage for the Queen this time, she took a limo.

The Queen's Speech - Employment law implications In the fourth podcast of our new series David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss what's coming up for employment law as revealed in the Queen's Speech

The Queen's speech, plus what's it like to be a new MP?

Queen's speech for Boris' new government, Trump gets impeached, and Emily Thornberry runs for Labour leadership

Prime Minister Boris Johnson signalled an end to Britain's era of Brexit deadlock Thursday, announcing a packed legislative program intended to take the U.K. out of the European Union on Jan. 31, overhaul everything from fishing to financial services and shore up the country's cash-starved public services.The commanding House of Commons majority won by Johnson's Conservative Party in last week's general election all but guarantees he will be able to turn those promises into law, although with Brexit casting a shadow over the British economy, there's a question mark over how he will pay for it all.In  a speech delivered from a golden throne in Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, Johnson opened the legislative floodgates after three years in which minority Conservative governments tried in vain to win legislators' backing for their Brexit plans."This is the moment to repay the trust of those who sent us here by delivering on the people's priorities," Johnson told lawmakers after the speech. "They want to move politics on and move the country on."In less than 10 minutes, the monarch rattled through more than two dozen bills the government intends to pass in the coming year. The first will be the EU  Withdrawal Agreement Bill, the law needed to make Brexit a reality, which is set to receive its first significant parliamentary vote on Friday.The bill commits Britain to leaving the EU on Jan. 31 and to concluding trade talks with the bloc by the end of 2020. Trade experts and EU officials say striking a free trade deal within 11 months will be a struggle, but Johnson insists he won't agree to any more delays. That vow has set off alarm bells among businesses, who fear that means the country will face a "no-deal" Brexit at the start of 2021.The government also plans to pass several other Brexit-related measures, including a new "points-based" immigration system that will be introduced after Brexit, when EU citizens will lose the automatic right to live and work in the U.K.There are also plans to overhaul agriculture, fishing, trade and financial services after Brexit in ways that will have a huge — though still largely unknown — effect on the British economy.Johnson also promised "an ambitious program of domestic reform," including a law committing the government to spend more on the overstretched National Health Service after a decade-long funding squeeze by previous Conservative governments.There were tough-sounding announcements on law and order, including longer sentences for people convicted of terrorist offenses and other serious crimes.The speech also promised to "prioritize investment in infrastructure," and Johnson hinted he might revive an idea he's floated before: a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland. Engineers say spanning at least 19 kilometres of the deep and stormy Irish Sea would be difficult to impossible.Asked by a Northern Ireland lawmaker in Parliament whether he planned to build the "Boris bridge," Johnson said: "Watch this space, and indeed ... watch that space between those islands."Several of the measures are likely to prove contentious. The government said it would hold a sweeping review of defense and foreign policy, and set up a "Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission" that could lead to reform of institutions including the Supreme Court. The court angered the government by ruling in September that Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was illegal.Shami Chakrabarti, justice spokeswoman for the opposition Labour Party, called the proposal "vindictive revenge" and "another play from the Book of Trump."The government also intends to pass a law protecting military veterans from "vexatious" prosecutions. The question of whether veterans who served decades ago in Northern Ireland should be open to criminal prosecution is hugely controversial.Also proposed is a ban on public institutions taking part in "boycott, divestment or sanctions campaigns against foreign countries an...

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Christmas is hard work at the best of times, but being part of this community only makes it harder. Yes, we get it and that's why we've done something different with episode 8 – The Alternative Kings and Queens speech. Because as Michael's mantra says ‘you're not alone', and we've channelled that into this episode with voices speaking from our community, big and not so big, to support you all. As you'll hear, the messages are filled with love, support, guidance and most of all, understanding. Yes, Christmas will never be straightforward for us, because it's difficult to be on the outside looking in, but we hope this episode will help you realise you're part of a community full of friends, love and shared emotions. And believe us, there was plenty of that as we made this episode for you. We hope you find it supportive and that Christmas is a time of peace and reflection for you. Our thanks to: Jody Day, Lesley Pyne, Andy Harrod, Civilla Morgan, Rosalind Bubb, Anna Barratt, Stephanie Phillips, Brandi Higgins Lytle, Helen Segal, Kate Kauffman, Tanya Trusler, Tessa Broad, Yvonne John, Sophia Andeh and Jennifer Parrish. We also welcomed submissions from those who did not want to share their name at this time, thank you for taking part.   Helpline details You can find lots of resources in our Toolkit here. UK: Contact the Samaritans on freephone 116 123, they're open 24 hours and are there to listen and Mind. USA: Suicide Prevention Canada: Canada Crisis Australia: Beyond Blue