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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
Prioritise progress on a deposit return scheme to start delivering on the Green Prosperity Plan Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Prioritise progress on a deposit return scheme to start delivering on the Green Prosperity Plan
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
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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
Where Are They Now? Former Conservative Brexit Rebel MP David Gauke
Brexit
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Conservative Brexit Rebel MP David Gauke
David Gauke, Conservative (May 2005 - Sept 2019) and Independent (Sept - Dec 2019) MP for South West Hertfordshire
The UKCRIC Transition Roadmap Project Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
The UKCRIC Transition Roadmap Project
Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes start of UK-India trade negotiations
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the start of trade negotiations between India and the UK.
A windfall tax shouldn’t be ruled out by the Conservatives
Economy
By Joe Tetlow
A windfall tax shouldn’t be ruled out by the Conservatives
As the government scrabbles to find policy solutions to cut bills ahead of whopping price increases this April, several things have become clear.
Carry on Glamping: Why Farmers Are Having to Diversify
Environment
By Marilyn Wright
Carry on Glamping: Why Farmers Are Having to Diversify
These days, farmers do more than grow crops or raise livestock. In order to survive, many are diversifying their business and turning to new ways of making money. But should farmers be better supported to focus on their principal job of producing food? Marilyn Wright reports.
Rishi Sunak Could Intervene On Soaring Energy Bills Next Month To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Economy
Rishi Sunak Could Intervene On Soaring Energy Bills Next Month To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
The Chancellor has hinted he is planning on intervening on energy bills ahead of the price cap announcement in February as he tries to deflect criticism over the looming cost of living crisis.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to Housing Secretary's proposal
Yesterday (10 January 2021) the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the RT Hon Michael Gove MP, outlined his proposals aimed at ensuring that industry contributes to the cost of remediating unsafe cladding on residential buildings over 11 metres in height.
Keeping energy price cap in place will give family finances a break from rising cost of living
Economy
By Stephen McPartland MP
Keeping energy price cap in place will give family finances a break from rising cost of living
There has been a lot of focus on energy bills which may increase by an average of £700 per household this April. This has led to concern over the cost of living, but energy prices alone are not the problem.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Mobile UK
Guest Blog: 3 ways to get the public more interested in 5G
Minette Batters Interview: The Farming Industry Has Been Ignored Over Post-Brexit Trade Deals
Environment
By John Johnston
Minette Batters Interview: The Farming Industry Has Been Ignored Over Post-Brexit Trade Deals
From driving a tractor to driving government policy, NFU chief Minette Batters talks about the many challenges facing farming.
How Brexit gives us the opportunity to put public services first Partner content
Health
By Unum
How Brexit gives us the opportunity to put public services first
Brexit gives us greater freedom over how the British economy works. But current insurance rules on investment, a legacy from our membership of the EU, are a hindrance to ‘Levelling Up’. We need to remove this roadblock and put public services first
Natural leader: the George Eustice interview
Environment
By Adam Payne
Natural leader: the George Eustice interview
As the man at the top of Defra, George Eustice is charged with safeguarding Britain’s natural resources. But with issues from flooding to food standards climbing the national agenda, the Environment Secretary has a full in-tray. Adam Payne reports.
Government Accused Of 'Blind Optimism' Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans
Environment
Government Accused Of "Blind Optimism" Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans
Defra's post-Brexit payment plan for farmers is based on “blind optimism” and the lack of information is "concerning", according to a powerful committee of MPs.
Extending the Warm Home Discount will help more vulnerable families cope with soaring energy bills
Economy
By Damian Green MP
Extending the Warm Home Discount will help more vulnerable families cope with soaring energy bills
New year, new crisis. That’s the conventional wisdom of the commentariat, although the likelihood that 2022 would be a year of high inflation has been obvious for many months.
Liz Truss Risks Splitting Supporters With 'Poisoned Chalice' Of Northern Ireland Protocol Brief
Brexit
Liz Truss Risks Splitting Supporters With "Poisoned Chalice" Of Northern Ireland Protocol Brief
As Liz Truss gets ready for her first meeting with European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic next week, figures on both sides of the Channel are debating how the ambitious Foreign Secretary will handle the "poisoned chalice" brief that is the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Soaring Gas Prices Could Close Chemical And Paper Factories, Sending Supply Chains Into Chaos
Economy
Soaring Gas Prices Could Close Chemical And Paper Factories, Sending Supply Chains Into Chaos
Ministers have received fresh warnings that soaring gas prices could force factories to close without urgent government intervention, as the energy crisis facing Boris Johnson deepens.
Labour Says Households Face An 'Iceberg' Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Coronavirus
Labour Says Households Face An "Iceberg" Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Boris Johnson has defended his government's handling of the economy despite rising inflation rates.
Lorries Are Stuck At The UK Border After New Post-Brexit IT System Failure
Brexit
Lorries Are Stuck At The UK Border After New Post-Brexit IT System Failure
The government is being urged to quickly get a grip of teething problems with a new post-Brexit IT system that has left lorries unable to get into the UK.
How we made Newquay Airport fit for Air Force One Partner content
Economy
By Costain
How we made Newquay Airport fit for Air Force One
It went off without a hitch, but the logistics of gathering world leaders in Cornwall for the G7 Summit in June 2021 didn't just happen on its own. It took the expertise of Costain. Here's how we made Newquay Airport fit for Air Force One, and for the arrival of Joe Biden.
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
Coronavirus
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
People living in Wales will have to abide by the rule-of-six and 2m social distancing rules in public places from Boxing Day according to a a suite of new restrictions announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford to try and slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid.
Conservatives must remember why they won in 2019 if they want to triumph again
Economy
By Will Tanner
Conservatives must remember why they won in 2019 if they want to triumph again
The last general election is now sufficiently long ago, or perhaps so much has happened since, that people are starting to forget its significance. That the result was historic hardly needs to be noted: the Conservatives became the first party in history to increase vote-share at four subsequent elections and reduced Labour to their worst defeat since the 1930s.
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
The Treasury has announced a £1 billion support package for hospitality and leisure businesses suffering from the impact of the spread of Omicron, which will allow pubs and restaurants to claim up to £6000.
Going green: How can we build a low-carbon economy? Partner content
Environment
By Lloyds Banking Group
Going green: How can we build a low-carbon economy?
The transition to a new 'green' economy promises huge opportunities for UK businesses. As we work towards future-proofing our environment, we need a vision that emphasises low-carbon prosperity.
Liz Truss Will Become Britain's Lead Negotiator On The Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Liz Truss Will Become Britain's Lead Negotiator On The Northern Ireland Protocol
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will become Britain's lead negotiator on the Northern Irish protocol, after Lord David Frost quit as Boris Johnson's Brexit minister in another dramatic blow to the PM.
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