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2024 Article IV consultation: IMF calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria

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Tribune Online; 2024 Article IV consultation: IMF calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria

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North East Labour MP calls for reform of mineworkers' pensions to address past injustices

Grahame Morris accused ministers of neglecting deprived mining communities in a parliamentary debate on Thursday

DWP minister appears to admit PIP crackdown and reforms is 'dangerous'

Ms Davies "appears to have breached the long-standing convention of ministerial “collective responsibility”

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NMA Honours Radda For Healthcare Reforms

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KATSINA – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has received a meritorious award from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for his healthcare reforms in the state. The award was bestowed on the Governor at their 64th Annual General…

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Carer’s allowance scandal is not going away – but will DWP reform happen?

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After the Guardian exposé there is pressure on ministers to save people from a system described as ‘setting carers up for a fall’

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SAN calls for reforms in legal processes

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A professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Abiodun Amuda-Kannike, has advocated for reforms that will see to harmonisation of constitutional values, rule of law, and judicious use of legal technicalities for fair and…

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Colorado lawmakers end session with camaraderie, finalizing property tax reform — though not all is resolved

www.denverpost.com

The Colorado General Assembly wrapped up its 2024 legislative session on Wednesday on positive note after passing property tax reform, land-use policies, new gun restrictions and more.

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DWP breaks silence over 'immediate changes' to PIP ahead of reforms

DWP has confirmed there will be “no immediate changes to PIP (Personal Independence Payment), or to health assessments” after launching a green paper

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DWP issues new update on current PIP payments and assessments after recent reforms announcement

The DWP recently launched a consultation proposing new changes to PIP.

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Vietnam arrests official engaged in UN talks on labour reform

www.bangkokpost.com

HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested a senior official involved in talks with international organisations on labour reforms, state media said on Thursday, adding that the action was linked to disclosure of classified information.

Connecticut lawmakers adjourn session, fail to pass AI regulations but pass absentee ballot reforms

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Legislation regulating artificial intelligence is one of several major bills didn’t survive Connecticut’s three-month legislative session.

Wednesday, May 8

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Taiwo Oyedele Committee proposes VAT Increases to compensate for tax reforms

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Taiwo Oyedele committee has proposed sweeping reforms to the country’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) system, including increases in VAT rates on certain goods and services to offset the removal of multiple consumption taxes currently imposed by…

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Louisiana Governor Signs Package of Property Insurance Reform Bills

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry signed a package of insurance reform bills Tuesday aimed at encouraging insurers to write more business in the state’s property market. The legislation, endorsed by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple…

Group Urges States To Institutionalise Governance Reforms Beyond Political Transitions

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A group called USAID Nigeria–State Accountability, Transparency, and Effectiveness” (“State2State”) Activity has called on the six participating States to institutionalise and sustain governance reforms beyond projects and political…

EU envoys approve plan for Ukraine's obligations to carry out reforms

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Payments under the 50 bln euro program will be issued to Kiev in stages, as its obligations are fulfilled

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OPINION - Should the Tories be relieved Natalie Elphicke didn't defect to Reform?

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Well, that was unexpected. Natalie Elphicke, until a few hours ago the Conservative MP for Dover, has defected to the Labour Party. In a bid to amp up the drama, the whole thing happened moments before Prime Minister's Questions, as…

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World News | India Will Reform Policies Prioritizing Indian Interests: Jaishankar on Agniveer Scheme Which Halted Recruitments from Nepal

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "Why did we do Agniveer? We did it for ourselves. We will reform our armed forces, obviously with Indian interests in mind," EAM Jaishankar said while interacting with students at a…

Reform UK's newly elected councillors put under investigation after being revealed to have praised far-right thug Tommy Robinson

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Sharon Collings and Victoria Rhodes were both elected to Havant Borough Council last week - the only two council seats Reform won in local elections across England.