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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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Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Communities
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
Political parties
MPs Say They Will Not Be Intimidated By New Russian Sanctions
MPs Say They Will Not Be Intimidated By New Russian Sanctions
Foreign affairs
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
By Tobias Ellwood
Defence
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Defence
Space Is A Growing Battlefield. Can The UK Lead The Way?
Space Is A Growing Battlefield. Can The UK Lead The Way?
Defence
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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’
Economy news
Dan Neidle's tax reform scorecard bingo
Economy
By Dan Neidle
Dan Neidle's tax reform scorecard bingo
We’ve been readied for pain but, as Rachel Reeves mulls her taxation options with the infamous Treasury ‘scorecard’, Dan Neidle gives his form guide on the runners and riders
Unlocking opportunity through infrastructure investment Partner content
Economy
By Ian Edwards, President and CEO, AtkinsRéalis
Unlocking opportunity through infrastructure investment
International infrastructure renewal programmes can inspire how the UK funds and delivers economic growth, writes Ian Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis.
After Day 100 of pitching, onward to Day 1 of change Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
After Day 100 of pitching, onward to Day 1 of change
100 days ago, Keir Starmer led his government through the doors of No 10 to form the first Labour government in 14 years. Elected on the promise of “change”, Starmer and his team were keen to be seen delivering on this from Day 1 in power. This has resulted in a flurry of government announcements and initiatives – from reforming planning regulations to launching a wave of new bodies.
Unions Welcome Government's Plans To Strengthen Workers' Rights
Economy
Unions Welcome Government's Plans To Strengthen Workers' Rights
Trade unions have welcomed a new raft of employment reforms as the Government moves to bolster workers rights.
Senior Tories Worry Leadership Hopefuls Are Ignoring The Economy
Economy
Senior Tories Worry Leadership Hopefuls Are Ignoring The Economy
A number of senior Conservative MPs have expressed concern that the economy has been neglected in the race to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.
New employment rights are a win-win
Economy
By Paul Nowak and Helen Dickinson
New employment rights are a win-win
Working people need fair pay and secure jobs that they can build a life on.
A blueprint to transform UK manufacturing Partner content
Communities
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
A blueprint to transform UK manufacturing
Conference season should open the eyes of new MPs to the importance of UK industry.
Sharon Graham: 'I worry the Treasury has a hand in stopping some of the vision'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Sharon Graham: 'I worry the Treasury has a hand in stopping some of the vision'
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham talks to Sienna Rodgers about her Celtic upbringing, the ongoing factional fight within her union, and why she blames the Treasury for a lack of vision in government
Jonathan Reynolds: 'You don’t get the nice things unless you’ve got discipline'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Jonathan Reynolds: 'You don’t get the nice things unless you’ve got discipline'
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds talks to Sienna Rodgers about how ‘nice things’ require fiscal discipline, finding the ‘balance’ on workers’ rights, and his opposition to assisted dying
To get Britain building, we need a better business case for the built environment Partner content
Communities
By Richard Robinson, President UK & Ireland
To get Britain building, we need a better business case for the built environment
Investment in infrastructure can fast-track economic growth and unlock opportunity in every part of the UK, but turning ambition into action requires long-term plans centred on people, place and – above all – pace.
A return to austerity will not solve Britain’s problems
Economy
By Bobby Dean MP
A return to austerity will not solve Britain’s problems
Things will get worse before they get better. It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as D:Ream’s 90s hit – but then covers are rarely as good as the original.
How technology and innovation are enabling the energy transition Partner content
Environment
By Net Zero Technology Centre
How technology and innovation are enabling the energy transition
Myrtle Dawes, CEO of the Net Zero Technology Centre, explains how her not-for-profit organisation is helping to accelerate the energy transition to net-zero through cutting-edge technology.
New rules to protect free access to cash have been hard fought. Here’s how they will work Partner content
Communities
By Which?
New rules to protect free access to cash have been hard fought. Here’s how they will work
Which? has led the campaign to protect free access to cash. New rules, which come into force today, will help those who want to access cash do so.
Advertising: A Key Engine for Growth Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Advertising: A Key Engine for Growth
With 60% of UK jobs based outside of London and ad spend reaching £40bn, in times of tight budgets the advertising and marketing industry’s ability to drive growth and generate revenue for the Exchequer should not be under-estimated.
Tax The Financial Sector To Pay For Protecting Undersea Cables, Says Former Cabinet Minister
Defence
Tax The Financial Sector To Pay For Protecting Undersea Cables, Says Former Cabinet Minister
The financial sector should be taxed to pay for protecting the UK’s underwater cables that transmit billions of pieces of data including online transactions, a former Cabinet minister has said.
Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
Economy
Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
The Government is not budging on its decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for pensioners despite unease within the Parliamentary Labour Party.
How Rachel Reeves Could Use Bank Of England Reserves To Boost Her Spending Power
Economy
How Rachel Reeves Could Use Bank Of England Reserves To Boost Her Spending Power
Could reforming Bank of England reserves be a way for Rachel Reeves to raise money for ailing public services? A number of economists with links to Labour believe so.
London Luton Airport: Unleashing growth and prosperity for Luton Partner content
Economy
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: Unleashing growth and prosperity for Luton
Luton is a hub of innovation. According to the think tank Centre for Cities, Luton has the second highest number of start-ups per 10,000 people. The scale of opportunity for job creation in the town is immense – people are hungry for jobs and growth.

However, Luton is also one of the most economically challenged parts of the country with too many families are living in poverty.
The new UK government can chart an alternative way forward for green finance - academic Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
The new UK government can chart an alternative way forward for green finance - academic
The new UK government should focus on investing public resources in green infrastructure rather than incentivising private green finance through derisking, a University of Manchester expert has argued.
For UK casinos to thrive, reforms must come soon Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
For UK casinos to thrive, reforms must come soon
Outdated regulations are holding back UK casinos. As competition from online and offshore operators grows, urgent legislative action is needed to modernise and protect the industry’s economic contribution.
Keir Starmer Warns Autumn Budget Will Be 'Painful'
Economy
Keir Starmer Warns Autumn Budget Will Be "Painful"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the Autumn Budget will be "painful" as the country will have to "accept short term pain for long term good".
To move forward from the riots, the government must invest in BAME social enterprise
Communities
By Lord Hastings
To move forward from the riots, the government must invest in BAME social enterprise
This pro-growth Labour Government should use the UK's dormant assets to invest in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Pro-Building Group Urges Labour To Keep Bigger London Housing Target
Communities
Pro-Building Group Urges Labour To Keep Bigger London Housing Target
A pro-housing group is urging the Government to consider keeping the London housing target at 100,000 a year, rather than go ahead with plans to lower it to 80,000.
Who Is The Labour Growth Group?
Economy
Who Is The Labour Growth Group?
The Labour Growth Group was set up last week to support the Government mission to build more homes and infrastructure. Some Labour left MPs believe it is a No10 "front", but members insist it was created to keep the party focused on "its most important mission".
EventsAll
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