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The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
Economy
With the Commons in recess, the podcast has headed down to the pub again to discuss the UK’s hospitality industry and the struggles it continues to face. A host of global headwinds and domestic policy contribute to a bleak outlook for the sector in 2025.
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Environment
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Bill To Save British Steel Passes In One Day
Economy
Bill To Save British Steel Passes In One Day
Inside The Controversial Decision To Rid The UK Of Its Plutonium Stores
Economy
Inside The Controversial Decision To Rid The UK Of Its Plutonium Stores
How Trump's Tariffs Could Affect Personal Finances In The UK
Economy
How Trump's Tariffs Could Affect Personal Finances In The UK
Trump’s Tariffs Are A “Profound” Challenge And “Not A Passing Phase”, Says PM
Economy
Trump’s Tariffs Are A “Profound” Challenge And “Not A Passing Phase”, Says PM
Government To Consult On Potential UK Retaliation To Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Government To Consult On Potential UK Retaliation To Trump's Tariffs
Opinion
Defra has lost its way
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Defra has lost its way
Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive
Communities
By Joe Fortune
Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive
I cannot support welfare reform on the backs of the most vulnerable
Economy
By Cat Eccles MP
I cannot support welfare reform on the backs of the most vulnerable
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Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Communities
MPs Say They Will Not Be Intimidated By New Russian Sanctions
MPs Say They Will Not Be Intimidated By New Russian Sanctions
Foreign affairs
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Political parties
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
By Tobias Ellwood
Defence
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Defence
Council Leaders Say Reform's Cost Cutting Plans Are Detached From Reality
Council Leaders Say Reform's Cost Cutting Plans Are Detached From Reality
Communities
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Why Britain Can't Build
Economy
Why Britain Can't Build
We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Ben Houchen: 'I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Economy
Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Economy news
Consumers face a deluge of scam ads online. New laws will give them the protections they need Partner content
Economy
By Which?
Consumers face a deluge of scam ads online. New laws will give them the protections they need
The Online Safety Bill has now received Royal Assent, the final hurdle on its way to becoming law. 
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK responds to Ofcom’s updated Net Neutrality guidance
Major consortium kicks off work to address pressing industry challenges Partner content
Economy
By BASF
Major consortium kicks off work to address pressing industry challenges
London Luton Airport’s plans for sustainable expansion Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport’s plans for sustainable expansion
London Luton Airport is one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in the country – it directly employs 10,900 people and it’s the UK’s fifth busiest airport welcoming millions of passengers every year.
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Gareth Elliott Joins The Infrastructure Podcast To Discuss How We Live Better Connected.
More Tories Refuse To Support Autumn Statement If Chancellor Raises Tax
Economy
More Tories Refuse To Support Autumn Statement If Chancellor Raises Tax
Three more Conservative parliamentarians, two MPs and a senior peer, have signed a pledge to withhold support for the government's upcoming Autumn Statement if it proposes raising tax overall.
How new technology has boosted the consumer fraud fightback Partner content
Economy
By Mastercard
How new technology has boosted the consumer fraud fightback
Fraud is a crime that devastates millions of lives across the UK, costing consumers over £1bn every year. As fraudsters develop ever more sophisticated strategies, Politics Home finds out how Mastercard is supporting the fightback by investing in the cutting-edge technology that can keep people in the UK safe.
After the CPTPP we should aim for greater liberalisation of trade in services
Economy
By Lord Sarfraz and James Harris
After the CPTPP we should aim for greater liberalisation of trade in services
Earlier this Summer the UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Mobile Infrastructure Forum launched to support delivery of world-class mobile infrastructure throughout the UK Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile Infrastructure Forum launched to support delivery of world-class mobile infrastructure throughout the UK
UK advertising exports group launches special programme for international trade week Partner content
Economy
UK advertising exports group launches special programme for international trade week
How to grow your international revenue: major focus for UK government’s week-long exports campaign.
Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opens state-of-the art canning line at Sidcup manufacturing site
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
How Mobile Technology Has Helped Big Issue Vendors Bounce Back Since The Covid-19 Pandemic.
In the fifth episode of the Live Better Connected podcast, Mobile UK welcomes the well-known social enterprise, the Big Issue Group.
Critical mineral supply chains: How secure is the UK’s green industrial future? Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Critical mineral supply chains: How secure is the UK’s green industrial future?
From electric vehicles to solar panels, Katherine Bennett and Colin Church explain why the UK needs critical minerals to enable thriving green industries.
Can Labour solve the local government funding crisis?
Communities
By Justine Smith
Can Labour solve the local government funding crisis?
“All political parties in opposition love local government – it’s what happens when they get into government that counts,” says Stephen Houghton, Barnsley council leader and chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA). 
Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Free national manufacturing directory can boost industrial supply chain resilience and drive UK economic growth, says High Value Manufacturing Catapult
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is making it easier for domestic manufacturers to connect with a new free-to-use UK Supply Chain Directory.
Economist Says Labour Is Walking A Fiscal 'Tightrope' With Economic Offering
Economy
Economist Says Labour Is Walking A Fiscal "Tightrope" With Economic Offering
Rachel Reeves and Labour are walking a "very difficult tightrope" between fiscal discipline, and offering change come the general election, an economist has said, as her "iron clad" economic package has been welcomed by campaigners and party figures.
All Labour's Economic Pledges Announced By Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Economy
All Labour's Economic Pledges Announced By Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a number of policies to a packed conference hall at Labour Conference in Liverpool, including introducing greater economic accountability for government and increasing stamp duty for overseas buyers.
Rachel Reeves Announces 'Iron-Clad' Labour Economic Package Underpinned By Accountability
Economy
Rachel Reeves Announces "Iron-Clad" Labour Economic Package Underpinned By Accountability
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a package of measures that Labour would introduce to ensure future governments do not act irresponsibly with public finances.
Former Labour Treasury Minister Says 'Power Not Money' Is Needed For Change
Economy
Former Labour Treasury Minister Says "Power Not Money" Is Needed For Change
Former Treasury minister Liam Byrne has said that Labour leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves would have a “challenge” ahead to convince the electorate that life would be different under a Labour government, but that “power” would be more important than simply spending more money. 
There can be consensus for tackling inequalities – we just need to seize it
Economy
By Liam Byrne MP
There can be consensus for tackling inequalities – we just need to seize it
We live in a divided land – and those divisions are holding back our children, our communities and our country.
Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win
Regulated betting and gaming supports many communities in the Red Wall - MPs would be wise to listen to them.
A fairer economy will deliver a stronger society
Economy
By Baroness O’Grady
A fairer economy will deliver a stronger society
Britain can be so much better. During the dark days of the pandemic, people remembered the value of solidarity. To stop the virus spreading, we protected our neighbours, not just ourselves. We celebrated brilliant scientists who invented life-saving vaccines, and the big-hearted staff and volunteers who rolled them out. We clapped and backed key workers when they sought to protect services and pay.
Disunited Kingdom: Victims of domestic abuse deserve our support wherever they live Partner content
Economy
By TSB
Disunited Kingdom: Victims of domestic abuse deserve our support wherever they live
Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. But in helping victims break free from such a vicious cycle we must do more than just raising awareness and signposting to support services.
Economy
By Catapult Network
LISTEN: Breaking down barriers: how do we harness a digital future?
The Catapult Network's Supercharging Innovation Podcast is back for a second season.
EventsAll
Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK
2025
Thames Pavillion, House of Commons
Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Net Zero Week 2025
2025
Virtual
Net Zero Week 2025