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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
Economy
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
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
The House Live
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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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
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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
Rishi Sunak Raises National Insurance Threshold By Over £3,000
Economy
Rishi Sunak Raises National Insurance Threshold By Over £3,000
Rishi Sunak has announced that he is raising the threshold at which people start paying National Insurance in an effort to help households cope amid the worsening cost of living crisis.
Mobile Operators join the UK’s National Databank Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile Operators join the UK’s National Databank
Unleashing the full potential of nuclear energy Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Unleashing the full potential of nuclear energy
Recent months show why investment in nuclear has never been more important.
The North West can lead the way on Britain’s energy security Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
The North West can lead the way on Britain’s energy security
New projects show that the North West has the potential to drive forward the UK's emerging hydrogen economy.
The Treasury can't bail everyone out – let’s impose a levy on the tobacco industry instead
Health
By Steve Brine MP
The Treasury can't bail everyone out – let’s impose a levy on the tobacco industry instead
The past two years have laid bare underlying health disparities across the UK.
Chicken Will Get More Expensive In The UK After Putin's Ukraine Invasion
Environment
Chicken Will Get More Expensive In The UK After Putin's Ukraine Invasion
Environment Secretary George Eustice has warned that the price of chicken in the UK will spike as a result of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, in the latest pressure on household bills.
It’s time to increase UK defence spending to 3 per cent
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It’s time to increase UK defence spending to 3 per cent
It’s time to review our defence posture and increase our defence spending.
Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A 'Fiscal Punch In The Face' For Households
Economy
Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A "Fiscal Punch In The Face" For Households
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has called for more "political will" to reduce household energy bills, warning that the current measures are "not enough".
Keeping building society legislation relevant for the 21st Century Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Keeping building society legislation relevant for the 21st Century
It's time to update the legal framework surrounding building societies so that they reflect the needs of modern society.
Partner content
Economy
By Betting And Gaming Council
Regulated betting and gaming industry vows to back the Chancellor’s economic recovery plan with investment, jobs and tax revenues - but calls on the Government not to put this at risk in the Gambling Review.
Regulated betting and gaming industry vows to back the Chancellor’s economic recovery plan with investment, jobs and tax revenues - but calls on the Government not to put this at risk in the Gambling Review.
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
#Talking5G with Sophy Moffat, Cluttons’ Head of Insight & Research
Former Maritime Minister Calls For 'Criminal Sanctions' Against P&O After Mass-Sackings
Economy
Former Maritime Minister Calls For "Criminal Sanctions" Against P&O After Mass-Sackings
Nus Ghani, the Conservative former maritime minister has called for the "full weight of the law" to be used against ferry operator P&O after they sacked 800 staff last week.
We must not let P&O Ferries sink our proud maritime heritage
Economy
By Nusrat Ghani MP
We must not let P&O Ferries sink our proud maritime heritage
P&O Ferries has operated passenger vessels in British waters since 1844, it was once an institution of British shipping. At the end of a three-minute video message last Thursday, its once-proud reputation lay in tatters.
Are homeowners more conservative? Partner content
Economy
By University of Essex
Are homeowners more conservative?
Traditionally, we think people who own property vote for parties on the right, but new research says otherwise,
Celebrating the achievements of strong women on the road to equality Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Celebrating the achievements of strong women on the road to equality
As we strive towards equal opportunities for all, inspirational women at CCEP are showing each day that the future is bright.
Levelling Up Leader Is Not A Fan Of The Term 'Red Wall'
Economy
Levelling Up Leader Is Not A Fan Of The Term "Red Wall"
The author of the levelling-up white paper has questioned the usefulness of the term 'red wall' as he believes it "does not fit" the full picture of inequality across the country.
Rishi Sunak Hints At Fuel Duty Cut In Spring Statement To Tackle Cost Of Living Rise
Economy
Rishi Sunak Hints At Fuel Duty Cut In Spring Statement To Tackle Cost Of Living Rise
The Chancellor has not ruled out cutting fuel duty in his Spring Statement, claiming that he “understands” the challenges facing motorists amid rising fuel prices.
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home
The Chancellor must use the Spring Statement to invest in energy efficiency.
The Rundown Podcast: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Prove He's A Tax-Cutting Tory?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Prove He's A Tax-Cutting Tory?
On this week's episode of The Rundown – Alain Tolhurst, Adam Payne and Eleanor Langford discuss the upcoming Spring Statement, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release from prison in Iran after six years, and Boris Johnson's energy-emergency trip to the Middle East.
Rishi Sunak Accused Of “Cynically” Saving Tax Cuts For An Election Instead Of Curbing Cost Of Living Crisis Now
Economy
Rishi Sunak Accused Of “Cynically” Saving Tax Cuts For An Election Instead Of Curbing Cost Of Living Crisis Now
Labour has accused Rishi Sunak of “cynicism” over his apparent resistance to cutting taxes in next week’s spring statement to ease the cost of living crisis, instead saving the move until an election is nearer.
Transport Minister Is 'Angry' Over 'Wholly Unacceptable' Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff
Economy
Transport Minister Is "Angry" Over "Wholly Unacceptable" Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff
Transport minister Robert Courts has criticised the "insensitive" approach taken by P&O after the leading ferry operator made 800 staff redundant today.
Partner content
Economy
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 0.75%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 0.50% to 0.75%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
Downing Street Claims Boris Johnson's Saudi Arabia Trip To Curb Energy Crisis Was Not About 'Quick Fixes'
Economy
Downing Street Claims Boris Johnson's Saudi Arabia Trip To Curb Energy Crisis Was Not About "Quick Fixes"
Downing Street has defended the Prime Minister's trip to Saudia Arabia after he failed to secure an agreement from the Gulf state to increase oil production.
Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising Exports Total £11.7bn for 2020 Despite Global Disruption
The advertising industry, with DIT support, sets out strategy review to negotiate future headwinds and secure next decade of growth
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