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New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
Economy
Newly elected Labour MPs are set to come under immediate pressure from the party’s left to defy the leadership by backing moves to scrap the two-child benefit cap ahead of the King’s Speech.
MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue
Environment
MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue
Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour
Economy
Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour
Lack Of Transparency From Parties Over Incoming Cuts Is 'Frustrating' Says Top Economist
Economy
Lack Of Transparency From Parties Over Incoming Cuts Is "Frustrating" Says Top Economist
Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security
Defence
Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Economy
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Economy
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
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How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth Partner content
Communities
By SSE
How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth
How social leasing of electric vehicles can drive the UK towards net-zero
Environment
By Social Market Foundation (SMF)
How social leasing of electric vehicles can drive the UK towards net-zero
Pensions are in desperate need of reform - this is how the next government should do it Partner content
Communities
By Which?
Pensions are in desperate need of reform - this is how the next government should do it
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Few sectors of industry have taken more of a beating in the last few years than that of the British pub. Jimmy McIntosh has been documenting those in London that have died, and asks what it means for the communities they serve
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economy
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economists and political scientists have suggested the Spring Budget package was so "small scale" it did not indicate the government was about to go to the polls.
Economy news
The importance of opening up apprenticeship opportunities to all ages, not just school leavers Partner content
Education
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
The importance of opening up apprenticeship opportunities to all ages, not just school leavers
The start of February can only mean one thing: National Apprenticeship Week is upon us again. Each year, I like to reflect on how much progress we’ve made over the past twelve months, not just at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), but also as an industry.
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
How The UK’s Mobile Operators Are Making The Internet A Safer Place
Today marks the 20th edition of Safer Internet Day. The awareness campaign has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar each year, and is celebrated in around 180 countries and territories worldwide.
Only by giving teachers fair pay can we deliver world class education
Education
By Lord Storey
Only by giving teachers fair pay can we deliver world class education
With an intense workload, long hours and relatively poor pay, it’s not surprising that teachers across England and Wales have chosen to strike.
Britain’s unaffordable and dysfunctional childcare system is forcing women out of work
Economy
By Joeli Brearley
Britain’s unaffordable and dysfunctional childcare system is forcing women out of work
If the United Kingdom’s economy is to advance and flourish, then it must mobilise the full potential of its people. That includes mothers.
Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises
Economy
Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises
Rishi Sunak has undertaken a mini-reshuffle - the fifth in 20 months - as he seeks to set a new path for government following the damage of Nadhim Zahawi's sacking.
Decarbonising construction today with low carbon concrete Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Decarbonising construction today with low carbon concrete
The UK construction sector, working in collaboration with UK manufacturers of cement and concrete, has a strong track record of reducing emissions from concrete construction. But there are opportunities to accelerate the adoption of new low carbon concretes and reduce the carbon emissions of our built environment even further.
We must scrap the unliveable Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Economy
By Jack Shaw
We must scrap the unliveable Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage has benefitted millions of Brits. When it was introduced in 1999 it was met with scepticism in some quarters, fearing that employers would cover their costs by scaling back on investment.
Showcasing the need for project management skills in the UK Partner content
Economy
By Association for Project Management
Showcasing the need for project management skills in the UK
The recent announcement of round two of the Government’s flagship Levelling Up Fund has placed the spotlight on project skills. The £4.8bn fund is intended to help deliver local projects.
The Future of Work Partner content
Health
By Legal & General
The Future of Work
The nature of work is changing, with technological, social, and environmental factors having an increasing influence on the UK’s workforce. Legal & General’s Director of Levelling Up, John Godfrey, explores the changes to where we work, how we work, and why we work.
The Great British Workforce Mystery
Economy
By James Kirkup
The Great British Workforce Mystery
Nearly 400,000 people aged 50 and over have, in the blink of an eye, disappeared from the British workforce in the wake of the pandemic. James Kirkup, director of the Social Market Foundation, asks where they’ve gone – and how we can get them back.
Work And Pensions Secretary Admits Foreign Workers Would Help 'Resolve' UK Staff Shortages
Economy
Work And Pensions Secretary Admits Foreign Workers Would Help "Resolve" UK Staff Shortages
Mel Stride, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has admitted that loosening immigration rules to allow more foreign workers to come to the UK would abate staff shortages, but government remains unlikely to budge on the matter.

The Mel Stride interview: 'In a tight labour market, every worker is really important'
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Mel Stride interview: "In a tight labour market, every worker is really important"
A core member of the Prime Minister’s leadership campaign, Mel Stride, now Department of Work and Pensions Secretary, tells Tali Fraser about his review into why so many people have dropped out of the workforce – and how to bring them back.

Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Partner content
Economy
By BASF
BASF hosts Earl of Caithness in state-of-the-art recycling facility
The team at BASF Metals Recycling Ltd, Cinderford was delighted to welcome The Rt Hon. the Earl of Caithness to the site on 27 January 2023.
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Education
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Pressure continues to mount on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address what he knew about Dominic Raab bullying allegations after it was reported that top civil servant Simon Case was aware of complaints.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 4%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 3.5% to 4.0%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy at the BSA said:
West Tyrone – the most deprived constituency in Northern Ireland
Economy
By Órfhlaith Begley MP
West Tyrone – the most deprived constituency in Northern Ireland
The failure to replace lost European Union funding, the spiralling cost of living and the Democratic Unionist Party’s blockade of the executive in the north of Ireland have converged to create a perfect storm for rural communities.
Top Stories: Sunak Under Pressure To Suspend Raab, Half Of Schools Impacted By Strikes
Education
Top Stories: Sunak Under Pressure To Suspend Raab, Half Of Schools Impacted By Strikes
The Prime Minister is under pressure to reveal what he knew about bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab when he appointed him as his deputy.
It is time for the Treasury to axe the card tax and save British businesses billions
Economy
By Hannah Regan
It is time for the Treasury to axe the card tax and save British businesses billions
The Spring budget is on the horizon, and many sectors are on their knees. As economic uncertainty persists, business leaders are imploring the Prime Minister and Chancellor to release whatever funding they can, as businesses fight just to stay afloat.
Spring Budget 2023 consultation deadline day – RIA makes submission on behalf of the rail supply industry Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Spring Budget 2023 consultation deadline day – RIA makes submission on behalf of the rail supply industry
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail industry, has today submitted a number of recommendations on behalf of the rail supply industry to HM Treasury, on the day its consultation on the Spring Budget closes. The Spring Budget is due to be announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday 15 March.
Top Stories: Keir Starmer Questions Why Dominic Raab Is Still In Post, Unions Warn Of More Strikes
Defence
Top Stories: Keir Starmer Questions Why Dominic Raab Is Still In Post, Unions Warn Of More Strikes
Keir Starmer challenged the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions on why the deputy prime minister still has a job despite allegations of bullying after Nadhim Zahawi was sacked over his tax affairs.
Broken Britain: Blaenau Gwent – the most deprived constituency in Wales
Economy
By Victoria Winckler
Broken Britain: Blaenau Gwent – the most deprived constituency in Wales
Blaenau Gwent is at or near the top of almost every league you don’t want to win. This small constituency, in the north-eastern corner of the South Wales valleys, is known as the birthplace of NHS founder Nye Bevan and home of the mighty Ebbw Vale steelworks. Today it is also known for its high levels of poverty and deprivation, low levels of educational qualifications and low wages. Many people would see Blaenau Gwent as an archetypal “left behind” community.
NDA group showcase skills and expertise in Westminster Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
NDA group showcase skills and expertise in Westminster
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group are showcasing their contribution to the UK, including skills, community investment and career opportunities, at the Nuclear Industry Association’s Nuclear Week in Parliament.
UK Economy Forecast To Shrink, Teachers Set To Strike, Labour Calls For Anti-Social Crime Crackdown
Economy
UK Economy Forecast To Shrink, Teachers Set To Strike, Labour Calls For Anti-Social Crime Crackdown
The UK is the only country in the developed world whose economy is expected to shrink next year, according to a new IMF report which has placed the blame on high energy prices and government spending rules.
Four steps to building a semiconductor industry fit for the future Partner content
Education
By Pragmatic Semiconductor
Four steps to building a semiconductor industry fit for the future
The UK Government’s much anticipated semiconductor strategy provides an opportunity to seize a leading role for the UK in a sector that underpins virtually every modern industry. Scott White, CEO of flexible semiconductor manufacturer Pragmatic, outlines the four steps to doing so.
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