Tag: UK policy
-
Keir Starmer Eyes India’s Digital ID System as UK Model
Starmer Visits Mumbai to Examine India’s Digital ID System During a two‑day visit to Mumbai, Labour leader Keir Starmer met with technology and policy experts to examine how India’s digital ID system, Aadhaar, operates at scale. Starmer described the Indian framework as a “massive success” and used the visit to defend the idea of a…
-
Starmer Eyes India’s Digital ID Case Study in Mumbai Visit
Starmer’s Mumbai mission: exploring a digital ID blueprint Labour leader Keir Starmer is in Mumbai on a two-day visit aimed at examining India’s digital ID system as a potential blueprint for the United Kingdom. Describing Aadhaar as a “massive success,” Starmer signaled openness to a UK-adapted version of a digital identification system that could streamline…
-
Calorie labelling rules on menus don’t prompt restaurants to make healthy changes, study finds
Introduction: The promise and the reality of calorie labels When England introduced mandatory calorie labeling for large restaurants, pubs, cafes, and fast food spots in 2022, the policy was pitched as a straightforward way to nudge consumers toward healthier choices and, in turn, curb obesity. But a new study offers a more nuanced picture: the…
-
Asylum Hotel Profits Under Scrutiny: Clearsprings Ready Homes Quests for Value or Exploitation
Overview: A lucrative role in a controversial system Clearsprings Ready Homes, one of the three private providers contracted by the UK Home Office to house asylum seekers, has surged to substantial profits since taking on its contract in 2019. With the Home Office contracts set to run through 2029, the company has paid out hundreds…