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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
Farmers Say Priti Patel Has Refused To Meet To Discuss Labour Shortages
Environment
Farmers Say Priti Patel Has Refused To Meet To Discuss Labour Shortages
Exclusive: Farming Union chief Minette Batters has criticised an "extraordinary" refusal by Home Office ministers to meet to discuss industry concerns.
Rishi Sunak Is Returning From US Early To Face Fuming Hospitality Bosses Over Lack Of Covid Support
Economy
Rishi Sunak Is Returning From US Early To Face Fuming Hospitality Bosses Over Lack Of Covid Support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is cutting short a trip to California to meet with hospitality leaders who are demanding financial support as businesses are hit by a new surge in Covid cases.
We need solutions that permanently address rough sleeping for everyone, including EU citizens
Economy
By Lucy Mort
We need solutions that permanently address rough sleeping for everyone, including EU citizens
The harsh impacts of Storm Arwen and the emergence of the Omicron variant foretell a potentially treacherous and bleak Winter for all of us, but especially for homeless people. New research showing that EU citizens are almost three times as likely to experience rough sleeping is therefore of deep concern.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comment: Bank Rate increases from 0.1% to 0.25%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 0.1% to 0.25%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
New BGC Report highlights contribution the regulated industry makes to communities, the economy and sport
A new report has underlined the significant contribution that the regulated betting and gaming industry makes to communities, the economy and sport.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Casinos seek Covid support package alongside hospitality industry if further restrictions are needed
Casinos have highlighted the need for a package of support measures from government if further Covid restrictions are introduced.
Protection from fraud must be a priority Partner content
Communities
By Lloyds Banking Group
Protection from fraud must be a priority
Ahead of the upcoming Online Safety Bill, we're joining UK Finance’s call for social media scams to be included.
After a year of progress, accelerating sustainability progress should be our New Year’s resolution Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
After a year of progress, accelerating sustainability progress should be our New Year’s resolution
As 2021 draws to a close, many of us will be looking back on the year that has been; one in which we have faced challenges, but also seen a huge amount of progress in a number of areas.
Lower bills are the key to Tory success in seats like North Shropshire
Economy
By Jill Mortimer MP
Lower bills are the key to Tory success in seats like North Shropshire
Earlier this year, I was proud to triumph in the Hartlepool by-election and become the first Conservative MP to serve the town for 57 years. As I said in my speech after the result was announced, my campaign was based on the local issues of real concern to the community. My focus was always on putting Hartlepool at the centre the of the post-pandemic recovery by creating more jobs and apprenticeships and attracting extra investment to the town.
Pensioners have been short-changed by more than £1bn. DWP must provide urgent redress to those affected
Economy
By Meg Hillier MP
Pensioners have been short-changed by more than £1bn. DWP must provide urgent redress to those affected
Thousands of pensioners, mainly women whose pension is affected by or calculated on the basis of their husbands’ pensions, have been losing out on state pension benefits, leaving some owed considerable sums of money.
“Winter Of Discontent” Looms As Inflation Hits 10-Year High And Sends Cost Of Living Soaring
Economy
“Winter Of Discontent” Looms As Inflation Hits 10-Year High And Sends Cost Of Living Soaring
Inflation has leapt to a 10-year high as supply chain issues and fuel prices have sent the cost of living soaring in recent months.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA responds to the Financial Stability Report – December 2021
Commenting on the announcement by the FPC of a consultation on the +3% stress test, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
CIOB parliamentary reception shows the construction industry is serious about building back better Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB parliamentary reception shows the construction industry is serious about building back better
Last week, construction professionals and parliamentarians came together for CIOB’s first parliamentary reception since March 2020. Hosted by James Sunderland MP and sponsored by Glodon, the event was an opportunity to review the current state of the industry and its ambitions for the future.
How Building Societies contribute to the UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
How Building Societies contribute to the UK economy
Ahead of today’s Westminster Hall debate about the role of co-operatives and mutuals, we highlight how building societies contribute to the economy and public life.
LISTEN: Strengthening our climate resilience Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
LISTEN: Strengthening our climate resilience
Kicking off a brand new series of Engineering a Better World, from The House and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, we speak to Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Wera Hobhouse MP, Olivia Blake MP, and Dr Simon Harrison.
The IET at 150: celebrating a century and a half of making the world a better place Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
The IET at 150: celebrating a century and a half of making the world a better place
Engineers, Parliamentarians, and stakeholders gathered in Parliament last week to celebrate the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s 150th anniversary. Future-proofing the sector was top of the agenda.
BPF Parliamentary Reception highlights the role of the UK plastics industry as a key “facilitator” in the green industrial revolution Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF Parliamentary Reception highlights the role of the UK plastics industry as a key “facilitator” in the green industrial revolution
On 30 November 2021, the British Plastics Federation (BPF), in conjunction with Plastics Europe, held a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons. It was attended by over 110 people, including 16 MPs and peers, with a further 11 government and parliamentary representatives.
Prestigious media business course relaunches for Summer 2022 to address talent drive Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Prestigious media business course relaunches for Summer 2022 to address talent drive
The Advertising Association’s prestigious Media Business Course (MBC) is to return in 2022 and will now be held in the summer on 5-8 July at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.
Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
NDA group extends partnership to inspire young nuclear professionals
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced a two-year extension to its ground-breaking industrial partnership aimed at inspiring and supporting young people in the nuclear industry.
People with No Recourse to Public Funds face a precipice with no safety net as cost-of-living crisis bites
Economy
By Dame Clare Moriarty
People with No Recourse to Public Funds face a precipice with no safety net as cost-of-living crisis bites
Almost a quarter of a million key workers in the UK, including frontline NHS staff, live their lives knowing that if they fall on hard times there will be no safety net for them. Why are they in this unthinkable position? A little-known, but profoundly harmful policy called No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
Guest Blog - We’re investing millions with EE and BT to protect our customers from scams Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Guest Blog - We’re investing millions with EE and BT to protect our customers from scams
Minister Confirms Most Overseas Butchers Won't Arrive Until After Christmas
Coronavirus
Minister Confirms Most Overseas Butchers Won't Arrive Until After Christmas
Exclusive: Only a small proportion of overseas butchers recruited under a temporary visa scheme are expected to arrive before Christmas, Environment Secretary George Eustice has confirmed.
Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
University of Portsmouth Professor named UNESCO Chair
UK Export Finance is open for business with billions available to unleash our untapped export potential
Economy
By Mike Freer MP
UK Export Finance is open for business with billions available to unleash our untapped export potential
The pandemic has caused unparalleled disruptions to global trade – but the world is rebounding, and we must be ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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