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Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Environment
The Government is holding firm on changes to agricultural relief despite backlash from farmers facing inheritance tax for the first time.
Labour MP Calls For Nationalisation Of Housing Association Properties
Communities
Labour MP Calls For Nationalisation Of Housing Association Properties
Committee Chair Says Finding Money For Climate Goals Will Be Biggest Challenge For COP29
Environment
Committee Chair Says Finding Money For Climate Goals Will Be Biggest Challenge For COP29
Rachel Reeves Says It's 'Too Early' To Know Donald Trump's Impact On UK Economy
Economy
Rachel Reeves Says It's "Too Early" To Know Donald Trump's Impact On UK Economy
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Health
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Tory Spending Plans Were 'Like Five-Year-Old' Writing Their 'Favourite Numbers', Says Labour MP Defending Tax Rises
Economy
Tory Spending Plans Were "Like Five-Year-Old" Writing Their "Favourite Numbers", Says Labour MP Defending Tax Rises
Government's Public Spending Plans Are 'Silly Games', Warns Top Economist
Economy
Government's Public Spending Plans Are "Silly Games", Warns Top Economist
The House Live
A highly skilled workforce that delivers economic growth and regional prosperity demands a local approach Partner content
Economy
By Instep UK
A highly skilled workforce that delivers economic growth and regional prosperity demands a local approach
UK Advertising: The Creative Powerhouse Fuelling Global Growth Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising: The Creative Powerhouse Fuelling Global Growth
Trusted to deliver Britain’s green growth Partner content
Economy
By Trust Ports Partnership
Trusted to deliver Britain’s green growth
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
Defence
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
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Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
An actual giant of the labour movement? Sienna Rodgers speaks to the tall and quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary, Joe Fortune. Photography by Elio Zhang
Sharon Graham: 'I worry the Treasury has a hand in stopping some of the vision'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Sharon Graham: 'I worry the Treasury has a hand in stopping some of the vision'
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham talks to Sienna Rodgers about her Celtic upbringing, the ongoing factional fight within her union, and why she blames the Treasury for a lack of vision in government
Jonathan Reynolds: 'You don’t get the nice things unless you’ve got discipline'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Jonathan Reynolds: 'You don’t get the nice things unless you’ve got discipline'
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds talks to Sienna Rodgers about how ‘nice things’ require fiscal discipline, finding the ‘balance’ on workers’ rights, and his opposition to assisted dying
Economy news
The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard
It is vital that the Department of Health and Social Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan understands the issues causing poor mental health in the construction industry.
EPSRC funding for low-carbon cements and concretes Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
EPSRC funding for low-carbon cements and concretes
Researchers from UKCRIC members Imperial College London and University of Leeds, together with the British Geological Survey have secured £2m of EPSRC funding to develop new low-carbon cements and concretes from locally abundant low-purity clay resources.
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Webinar review: The Case for Local Authority Digital Champions
Mobile UK, the trade association for the UK’s mobile network operators – EE/ BT, Virgin Media O2, Three and Vodafone is calling on the Government to fund the role of Digital Champions for local authorities to assist mobile deployment.
Thomas Pope: The next prime minister must make Boris Johnson’s ambitions for levelling up a reality
Economy
By Thomas Pope
Thomas Pope: The next prime minister must make Boris Johnson’s ambitions for levelling up a reality
The government’s flagship levelling up agenda has not featured prominently in the Conservative leadership contest so far. But the next prime minister will not be able to escape the political and policy reality that the United Kingdom’s longstanding regional gaps are at record highs.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Insurance Institute
UPDATE: Insurance & Financial Services APPG event on Future Regulatory Framework (19.07.22)
Following Brexit, the UK needs to step up to the challenge of creating an international hub that is both highly professional and globally competitive.
Kevin Brennan: Government must do more to remove barriers facing musicians and crew touring the EU
Culture
By Kevin Brennan MP
Kevin Brennan: Government must do more to remove barriers facing musicians and crew touring the EU
When it comes to music, the United Kingdom is simply the best. Our touring musicians and their crew fill venues large and small across the world. They helped generate £2.9 billion in UK exports pre-pandemic.
Baroness Jones: It's time we rethink Brexit and restore closer ties with the EU
Brexit
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
Baroness Jones: It's time we rethink Brexit and restore closer ties with the EU
I’m fed up with the government’s Brexit mess. This government has made such a mess of Brexit that I think we have to start talking to the EU about options for restoring closer ties.
Adam Hawksbee: An electoral pitch based on passive economic policy is a path to defeat in 2024
Economy
By Adam Hawksbee
Adam Hawksbee: An electoral pitch based on passive economic policy is a path to defeat in 2024
The Conservative leadership contest has been notable not for what the candidates have said, but for what they haven't.
Strategic Partnership to Advance Modern Chemical Production Partner content
Economy
By BASF
Strategic Partnership to Advance Modern Chemical Production
BASF has a long-established strategic partnership with Imperial College, London and together they have recently begun a new phase to advance modern chemical production.
Peter Kyle: Leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would do untold damage to our global reputation
Brexit
By Peter Kyle MP
Peter Kyle: Leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would do untold damage to our global reputation
The government is in chaos, if it can be said to be governing at all. Ministers are nowhere to be seen, either checked-out early ahead of September’s reshuffle or consumed with the leadership campaign. They’re failing in their duty to our country.
Penny Mordaunt Calls For End To 'Toxic Politics' Amid Tory Leadership Attacks
Brexit
Penny Mordaunt Calls For End To "Toxic Politics" Amid Tory Leadership Attacks
Tory leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt has accused rivals of launching a wave of "smears" against her.
Partner content
Education
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET comments on reports of UK tech talent shortage
Dr Graham Herries, co-chair of Innovation and Skills at the Institution of Engineering and Technology said:
Robert Largan: We must cut our use of biofuels to tackle rocketing global food prices
Environment
By Robert Largan MP
Robert Largan: We must cut our use of biofuels to tackle rocketing global food prices
The United Kingdom continued to lead the global response to Russia’s abhorrent invasion of Ukraine at the G7 summit last week.
Iain Duncan Smith Says Liz Truss Has 'Done The Most To Deliver Benefits Of Brexit'
Brexit
Iain Duncan Smith Says Liz Truss Has "Done The Most To Deliver Benefits Of Brexit"
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has said he was backing the Foreign Secretary in the Conservative leadership race because he believes she has the strongest record over Brexit.
Partner content
Communities
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET comments on reports of a delay in the Online Safety Bill
A joint comment from Catherine Allen, co-author of the IET’s Safeguarding the metaverse report and member of the IET’s Digital Policy Panel, and child safety advocate and IET Honorary Fellow, Carol Vorderman M.A.(Cantab) MBE:
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Brexit
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has refused to confirm whether she was in favour of the UK leaving the European Convention On Human Rights after the government's plans to send migrants to Rwanda were blocked.
Protecting digital democracy is in everyone’s interest Partner content
Economy
By IAB UK
Protecting digital democracy is in everyone’s interest
If we get the Online Advertising Programme right, we can shape the future of digital for the better.
Transport Secretary Is 'Very Concerned' About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Is "Very Concerned" About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he has already changed some laws to help reduce long delays and cancelled flights ahead of the summer holidays.
Why all building materials need to deliver on sustainability of supply and climate Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Why all building materials need to deliver on sustainability of supply and climate
From net negative carbon concrete to UK-grown timber and sustainable steel, every material must play their part to deliver a net zero built environment by 2050.
An answer to economic stress is staring us in the face – people Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
An answer to economic stress is staring us in the face – people
Accelerating inclusivity in the labour market could be the key to unlocking our full potential and economic growth.
As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars
What we do next in outer space is crucial to the future of humanity and of our planet – and the UK has a vital role to play say experts and Parliamentarians.
Clare Moriarty: Action is needed now to avoid a winter of discontent for energy customers
Economy
By Dame Clare Moriarty
Clare Moriarty: Action is needed now to avoid a winter of discontent for energy customers
More than half a year since the energy market went into freefall, the bill for supplier failures is still mounting.
Conservative Leadership Candidate Nadhim Zahawi Says He's Unsure How Wealthy He Is
Economy
Conservative Leadership Candidate Nadhim Zahawi Says He's Unsure How Wealthy He Is
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted he is "wealthy" but doesn't want to get into specifics because he would "probably get it wrong".
Delivering an affordable net zero future for rural areas Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Delivering an affordable net zero future for rural areas
Rural MPs agree that all solutions must be on the table to help off-grid households decarbonise.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference