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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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Alastair Campbell Tells Labour To Set Up MP Group To Attack Reform
Alastair Campbell Tells Labour To Set Up MP Group To Attack Reform
Political parties
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
Political parties
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
Political parties
Senior Tories Meet German Counterparts To Discuss Rebuilding and Fighting Reform
Senior Tories Meet German Counterparts To Discuss Rebuilding and Fighting Reform
Foreign affairs
We cannot deny Reform’s appeal – but these fake patriots do not stand for British values
We cannot deny Reform’s appeal – but these fake patriots do not stand for British values
By Mike Tapp MP
Political parties
The UK must sign a bilateral security agreement with Kosovo
The UK must sign a bilateral security agreement with Kosovo
By Paul Foster MP
Foreign affairs
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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’
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Partner content
Economy
By Unite
Domestic worker ‘suffragettes’ demonstrate as Modern Slavery bill amendment debated
Domestic worker suffragettes demonstrate as Modern Slavery bill amendment debated
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Tax avoidance sanctions 'premature'
The Law Society tax law committee has denounced HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans on tax avoidance as 'premature'.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA calls for increase in gender diversity to boost business performance
New briefing paper emphasises value of gender diversity in business
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Can industry apprenticeships combat youth unemployment, asks CIOB
With National Apprenticeship Week in full flow the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) highlights the role apprenticeships play in tackling youth unemployment.
Partner content
Economy
By EY
Budget 2015 predictions: EY’s runner and riders
The Chancellor will take credit for the improving state of the economy and public finances, but real policy changes will have to wait until after the election.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET and CIE sign co-publishing agreement
The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) has signed a co-publishing agreement with the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE) for global online publication of the Chinese Journal of Electronics (CJE). The agreement, which excludes mainland China, runs for a five year period, starting this year.
Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET responds to House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report on Resilience of the Electricity System
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded to todays report, which sets out very clearly the steps required to deliver a resilient electricity system during the massive changes taking place as the UK makes the transition to low carbon energy.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
New Innovate UK Chief Executive appointed
TheBusiness Secretary has announced the appointment of DrRuth McKernan as the new Chief Executive of Innovate UK.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Raise National Insurance threshold to help low earners says ACCA ahead of next week's Budget
Call for Chancellor to take more action to help the lowest paid tops ACCA Budget wishlist, alongside promise of protections for vital public services.
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Airbus challenge young female cadets to design eco-vehicle
Airbus looks to inspire next generation of female engineers
Parties clash over priorities for London’s business community Partner content
Economy
By London First
Parties clash over priorities for London’s business community
Three of parliament’s leading business voices clashed last night over how to maintain London’s status as an economic powerhouse. 
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Higher engineering apprentices will help solve the skills shortage
During National Apprenticeship Week, engineers are highlighting that an increased number of Higher Apprenticeships in engineering will have the greatest impact on the skills shortage.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association supports work and pensions committee emphasis on consumer protection
In response to the Work and Pensions Committee report on Progress with Automatic Enrolment and Pensions Reforms, Jonathan Lipkin, Director of Public Policy at The Investment Association, said:
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
New group to help companies recruit and retain more women engineers and scientists
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has joined forces with Prospect, the trade union representing professionals in the UK, to announce a new joint working group to help companies recruit and retain more women engineers and scientists.
Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Further growth in consumer spending in February, as rising real incomes and low inflation take effect
The February UK Expenditure Index showed: - Consumer spending rises 1.2% on an annual basis in February - Strongest spending increases in Hotels, Restaurants Bars; Food, Beverages Tobacco; and Household Goods - High street spending remains a key driver of overall growth
London calling: the capital’s expansion requires investment and innovation Partner content
Economy
By London First
London calling: the capital’s expansion requires investment and innovation
London must act to prepare for a dramatic rise in population, according to a group representing the capital’s business community.
Low inflation and rising wages boost consumer spending in February Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Low inflation and rising wages boost consumer spending in February
Rising real incomes and low inflation are driving growth in consumer spending, according to new statistics.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Report on Jobs: Stronger growth of staff placements in February
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs published today provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
Only value for money can ensure good outcomes for pension savers
In response to Labours proposed charge cap on new income drawdown products, Daniel Godfrey, Chief Executive of The Investment Association, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Airbus Announces Graduate and Apprentice of the Year
Adam Taylor and Hal Willis named best of year at awards ceremony
Stop the nonsense say critics of plain packaging Partner content
Economy
By Forest
Stop the nonsense say critics of plain packaging
Ahead of a parliamentary vote on the subject, opponents of plain packaging of tobacco came together for An Evening of Plain Speaking on Plain Packaging, explains campaign group Forest.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
European Court dashes hopes for reduced VAT on E-Books, says KPMG in the UK
Commenting on a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that France and Luxembourg cannot apply a reduced rate of VAT to the supply of electronic books, in contrast with paper books, Mike Camburn, indirect tax partner at KPMG in the UK, commented:
Partner content
Education
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Government and business want more apprenticeships but parents haven’t bought in
New research reveals clear stereotype of apprenticeships.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Boost for SME innovation as law changes protect intellectual property
Law Societys 9 year campaign to civilise IP disputes bears fruit.
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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