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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
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.
HFSS ad ban: ‘Pro-Tech’ Government Dismissing Tech Solutions Partner content
Economy
By IAB UK
HFSS ad ban: ‘Pro-Tech’ Government Dismissing Tech Solutions
The self-proclaimed “unashamedly pro-tech” Government continues to pursue a draconian online advertising ban that harks back to an analogue era
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB invites the public to choose best built environment photograph of 2021
The built environment’s most amazing and poignant stories are revealed in the shortlist for the 2021 Art of Building photography competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Commitment to child protection shows the betting and gaming industry’s determination to raise standards Partner content
Education
By Betting And Gaming Council
Commitment to child protection shows the betting and gaming industry’s determination to raise standards
A year on from the launch of the Government’s Gambling Review, we are now just weeks away from the resulting white paper.
Labour can challenge the government on levelling up by making it about net zero
Economy
By Joe Tetlow
Labour can challenge the government on levelling up by making it about net zero
Whether Labour like it or not, it’s no secret that levelling up has become the defining mission for this government. Not only has the Prime Minister renamed a whole department to show its importance, he has installed one of his best performing cabinet ministers and former environment secretary Michael Gove to lead it.
For trade deals to succeed the government must put consumers first Partner content
Economy
By Which?
For trade deals to succeed the government must put consumers first
Consumer interests and protections should be at the forefront of the UK's trade deal ambitions.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Honorary CIOB fellowship awarded to Dame Judith Hackitt
Dame Judith Hackitt has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship of The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) at a graduation ceremony in London this morning (Friday 3 December 2021).
Christmas Selection Box Supplies Hit By Labour Shortages
Coronavirus
Christmas Selection Box Supplies Hit By Labour Shortages
Chocolate and biscuit companies are being forced to cancel the production of festive items like selection boxes due to the strain on supply chains caused by ongoing labour shortages.
Gammon Shortage Likely With Just 'Tens' Of Butchers Due To Arrive In Early December
Coronavirus
Gammon Shortage Likely With Just 'Tens' Of Butchers Due To Arrive In Early December
Just "tens" of overseas butchers recruited under the government's temporary visa scheme are expected to arrive in the country in early December, despite the busy Christmas period fast approaching.
Ireland Says A Post-Brexit Trade Resolution This Year Is A 'Very Tall Order'
Brexit
Ireland Says A Post-Brexit Trade Resolution This Year Is A "Very Tall Order"
The UK and the European Union reaching an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol before 2022 is a "very tall order" and "unlikely to happen," Ireland's foreign minister has said.
Nadine Dorries MP, Alessandra Bellini, Julian Douglas, Peter Duffy and Nina Hossain among speakers for Renew 2022 Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Nadine Dorries MP, Alessandra Bellini, Julian Douglas, Peter Duffy and Nina Hossain among speakers for Renew 2022
December 2, 2021: The AA, the IPA and ISBA have announced the first speakers for RENEW 2022, taking place on 27 January at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London.
Landmark Social Care Proposals Criticised As 'Three Steps Forward And Two Steps Backwards'
Health
Landmark Social Care Proposals Criticised As "Three Steps Forward And Two Steps Backwards"
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has criticised the government over its ten year vision for social care announced today, claiming it fails to tackle issues with local authority funding and the workforce crisis.
Making the case for an integrated transport strategy for England Partner content
Economy
By Costain
Making the case for an integrated transport strategy for England
The country is crying out for transport solutions that improve the customer experience while honouring our commitment to lowering carbon emissions. That's why it's time to join-up our thinking and get serious about an integrated transport strategy for England.
Supporting our steel industry transition to a green future is key to levelling up
Economy
By Jamie Wallis MP
Supporting our steel industry transition to a green future is key to levelling up
At the last election, voters in Bridgend put their trust in me and the Conservative Party after three decades of Labour dominance. We promised to deliver Brexit and then use the freedoms won to bring real change to our communities. Restoring our steel industry with support for green steel is a clear way for our party to repay that promise.
We must change the seasonal workers scheme to help the UK meet its environmental ambitions Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
We must change the seasonal workers scheme to help the UK meet its environmental ambitions
It's time for Government to support British tree and plant growers by taking action on current labour shortages.
Building an Inclusive Workforce: How a New Industry Charter Aims to Transform Diversity in the Construction Sector Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
Building an Inclusive Workforce: How a New Industry Charter Aims to Transform Diversity in the Construction Sector
To achieve long term success, the UK construction industry must reflect society as a whole.
Introducing a proportional property tax would level the playing field for homeowners in deprived areas
Communities
By Grahame Morris MP
Introducing a proportional property tax would level the playing field for homeowners in deprived areas
Boris Johnson's social care plan is like a "classic Covent Garden pickpocketing operation", Keir Starmer said last week to much applause from Labour MPs at PMQs and some arresting headlines afterwards.
Children are facing a ‘double hit’ from pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By University of Essex
Children are facing a ‘double hit’ from pandemic
Children are experiencing a 'double hit' from the pandemic, as school disruption affects learning and impacts mental health, according to new research.
Ports are a gamechanger in turning levelling-up from ambition to reality Partner content
Communities
By Peel Ports
Ports are a gamechanger in turning levelling-up from ambition to reality
Modern ports have evolved in recent years beyond all recognition and are perfectly poised to be a vital economic catalyst for the regions they operate within.
Partner content
Economy
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC announces David Willetts as new Director of Communications and Digital
The Betting and Gaming Council announced today (26 Nov) that David Willetts has been appointed as Director of Communications and Digital.
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
There is no evidence that creating safe routes from France for asylum seekers would encourage criminal gangs to keep smuggling people across the Channel, charities have told PoliticsHome.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Charter for diversity and inclusion in construction and special report launched by CIOB
CIOB has launched a diversity and inclusion charter.
The growing appetite for alternative proteins
Environment
By Lord Sarfraz
The growing appetite for alternative proteins
From green hydrogen to clean steel, much of the talk at the Glasgow COP was around innovation in energy, and bringing exciting new technologies into the mainstream. This progress is commendable, but it does not complete the net-zero puzzle.
China’s dominance of rare earth metals has left Britain strategically vulnerable
Economy
By Alexander Stafford MP
China’s dominance of rare earth metals has left Britain strategically vulnerable
With the Glasgow agreement reached and the UK’s Net Zero Strategy published, we must now turn our attention to delivery. The market is already speeding towards new net-zero industries, encouraged by government policy but mostly spurred by the constant demand for better technology, like renewable energy and electric vehicles.
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