The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has today (18th April) welcomed the Department of Business, Innovation and Skill’s publication of the first UK Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Report for 2014. 

A new guide to pensions language could see the end of terms such as ‘uncrystallised pension funds lump sum’ and ‘flexi-access drawdown’ which have been used since the pension freedoms.

The latest fall in output within the construction industry indicates uncertainty amongst businesses and consumers ahead of the EU referendum, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said.

Writing exclusively for PoliticsHome's Central Lobby, TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady argues David Cameron and Remain campaigners should broaden their appeal by supporting EU plans tackling the use of migrant workers to drive down pay.

Wet weather in March may have dragged on high street sales, but a strong leisure spend and growth in the e-commerce sector sees overall consumer figures climbing in the first quarter.

Our members must be congratulated for their pure determination in campaigning over the last 2 years. Their efforts were a major factor in the success of the sale says GMB

Ahead of his question in the House of Lords tomorrow, Labour’s Lord Harrison pleads with the Government to take more action to improving the UK’s productivity.

- ƒConsumer spending rises by +2.3% year-on-year

- ƒƒStrong increases in expenditure seen in Recreation & Culture (+5.6%) and Hotels, Restaurants & Bars (+5.3%), but spending at Clothing & Footwear retailers declines (-1.8%)

- ƒƒGrowth led by higher e-commerce spending (+4.2%), as face-to-face expenditure falls slightly (-0.9%)

Lord Holmes speaks out about the social and economic benefits of financial inclusion, for the two million individuals and SMEs currently cut off from the banking system.

Association of British Insurers (ABI) Director General, Huw Evans, reflects on the launch of Flood Re, a new scheme to help people living in flood risk areas get affordable home insurance

Mike Gapes MP and John Redwood MP debate the merits of staying in the EU at a construction industry event.

Writing exclusively for PoliticsHome, the Chancellor of the Exchequer sets out why his range of tax, pensions and savings reforms that came into effect today represent some of the biggest and most fundamental reforms for years.

The charity Turn2us comments on the National Living Wage comes into effect today.

Helen's recent appointment to the position strengthens the CIPP's current policy team which has seen a huge increase in business lately. 

The Federation of Master Builders responds to today's CLG Select Committee National Planning Policy Report.

The Investment Association today publishes its monthly statistics for authorised investment funds for February 2016 which show:

Welsh Labour MP Chris Evans writes that Government ministers 'must take all viable measures to protect this vital industry' following Tata Steel's announcement to sell off some or all of its UK plants.

We have to look at nationalising the steel industry, even over a short period of time, to protect these assets says GMB

Despite the Treasury’s pledge last week of no further welfare cuts, a number of significant benefit changes are already in place under this Parliament, with many due to start this April. The national charity Turn2us is encouraging people in financial hardship to check how they could be affected by the changes and see what other support could be available.

Round tables point to concerns over Audit in developed countries

The Investment Association calls for an industry-wide rewiring of incentives towards the long-term allocation of capital, to drive growth and productivity in the UK economy.

Labour MP, Stephen Hepburn, calls for the Health and Safety Executive to be ‘an effective policeman’ to end fatal workplace accidents in the construction industry.

Labour MP for Sheffield Central, Paul Blomfield, speaks with PoliticsHome ahead of his debate on Wednesday into non-compliance with the minimum wage.