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Are Councils Meeting Adult Social Care Needs as Complaints Rise?
Policy & Legislation Are Councils Meeting Adult Social Care Needs as Complaints Rise?

In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Ombudsman received a total of 2,498 complaints regarding councils' adult services. Of these, 782 complaints were thoroughly investigated, with an 80% uphold rate, indicating that most complaints were legitimate. This demonstrates a significant increase from the

September 27, 2024
Are Media Neglecting Fiscal Impacts of New Social Programs?
Policy & Legislation Are Media Neglecting Fiscal Impacts of New Social Programs?

In recent years, the Canadian federal government has introduced several new social programs, including child care, pharma care, and dental care, which have sparked widespread media coverage and public discourse. A study conducted by Lydia Miljan, a Political Science professor at the University of

September 27, 2024
Northumberland Council Seeks Govt Aid Amid Rising Social Care Costs
Policy & Legislation Northumberland Council Seeks Govt Aid Amid Rising Social Care Costs

Northumberland County Council is grappling with soaring social care expenses for both adults and children, prompting a plea for additional funding from the national government. Over the past five years, the need for social care services has surged dramatically, placing an unprecedented financial

September 16, 2024
Zuckerberg Challenges Government Control in Social Media Moderation
Policy & Legislation Zuckerberg Challenges Government Control in Social Media Moderation

In today's digital age, social media platforms operate under intense scrutiny, balancing between preventing misinformation and preserving free speech. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent comments have sparked further debate about the influence of government pressures on content moderation

September 12, 2024
Malaysia's New Social Media Laws: Safety vs Innovation Concerns
Policy & Legislation Malaysia's New Social Media Laws: Safety vs Innovation Concerns

In an ambitious move to tackle the growing menace of cybercrimes in the country, Malaysia is set to implement a new regulatory framework requiring social media and instant messaging platforms to obtain licenses beginning January 1, 2025. Enforced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia

September 11, 2024
Government Drops Flawed Social Housing Allocation Changes to Boost Stock
Policy & Legislation Government Drops Flawed Social Housing Allocation Changes to Boost Stock

In a surprising policy shift, the government has announced the cancellation of proposed changes to social housing allocation, initially introduced by the prior Conservative administration. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook condemned the proposals as "deeply flawed," asserting that the

September 4, 2024
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