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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour 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
Time to listen to construction industry experts if we’re to truly “get Britain building” Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
Time to listen to construction industry experts if we’re to truly “get Britain building”
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
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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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Political parties
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
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
Economy news
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be 'Pragmatic' And 'Reasonable' Over 'Sausage War' Row
Brexit
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be "Pragmatic" And "Reasonable" Over 'Sausage War' Row
Liz Truss has urged EU leaders to be "pragmatic" in talks aimed at resolving the so-called 'sausage wars' before new regulatory checks come into force.
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association predicts tree shortage issues for government targets
HTA Board member Brian Fraser appeared before the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) select committee yesterday (Tuesday) to give evidence to the panel outlining the industry view that the Government's failure to engage with the sector before setting targets for tree planting will mean that they will most likely miss these targets as growers cannot meet demand in the time frame outlined.
Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
Advanced nuclear energy for Net Zero: A strategy for action
The UK has committed to a net zero 2050 target, but what place does nuclear energy have in meeting this ambition?
Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Launches New Health, Safety and Environment Hub
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online Health, Safety and Environment Hub that will house all the health, safety and environment services and products the Federation delivers for Members and the industry.
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent
All In Census of 16,000+ informs drive for more inclusive UK advertising workforce
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is 'Fantastic' For British Business
Brexit
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is "Fantastic" For British Business
The government has confirmed it has agreed a new free trade deal with Australia which ministers claim will boost UK GDP by 0.02% over 15 years.
Levelling up must mean more than just sharing the benefits of economic growth
Economy
By Bob Seely MP
Levelling up must mean more than just sharing the benefits of economic growth
How can we get levelling up right when we have struggled to do so in the past?
Plans to drop steel safeguards are a kick in the teeth to steel making communities
Brexit
By Jessica Morden MP
Plans to drop steel safeguards are a kick in the teeth to steel making communities
In a global steel market that is characterised by overcapacity, Britain will become one of the least protected of the major steel markets. The steel sector deserves better.
Pub Trade Outraged As Roadmap Delayed By Four Weeks With No Extra Financial Support
Coronavirus
Pub Trade Outraged As Roadmap Delayed By Four Weeks With No Extra Financial Support
Pub and nightclub owners are warning that businesses will fail and cost the sector millions after the government extended coronavirus restrictions for another four weeks.
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's 'Global Britain' Charm Offensive
Coronavirus
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's "Global Britain" Charm Offensive
The Prime Minister's plan to pitch his vision for a "Global Britain" during the G7 summit has been derailed by further deepening of the "sausage wars" which threatens to overshadow the three-day session.
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
Brexit
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
The G7 should have been the biggest geo-political event of Boris Johnson’s career: a chance for the UK to sign ambitious agreements on climate change, vaccines, and strengthen a global position against China and Russia.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Chartered builders and chartered construction managers receive official recognition in Northern Ireland public procurement
The Permanent Secretary of the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has written to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) confirming that MCIOB will be recognised in public procurement going forward.
Calls for a gambling advertising ban are not backed up by the evidence Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Calls for a gambling advertising ban are not backed up by the evidence
A year ago, anti-gambling campaigners were making dire warnings that the Covid lockdown would lead to a surge in gambling as a premise for their long-standing calls for a ban on all betting adverts.
UK wedding industry faces a death spiral unless government lifts restrictions later this month
Economy
By Siobhan Baillie MP
UK wedding industry faces a death spiral unless government lifts restrictions later this month
A scroll through Instagram will see couples’ hopes and dreams crushed in a barrage of conflicting advice, inconsistent communications, radio silence and changes to restrictions.
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Culture
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Elton John has accused Lord Frost and other ministers of being unwilling to fix the “gaping hole” in the current Brexit deal which means that artists must get visas and permits to go on tour in Europe.
Biden Allies Have Been Meeting With Northern Ireland Groups For Months About The Protocol
Brexit
Biden Allies Have Been Meeting With Northern Ireland Groups For Months About The Protocol
US politicians and senior Irish-American figures have had months of detailed talks with groups in Northern Ireland about the Protocol in the run-up to the President's meeting with Boris Johnson today.
Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty? What is the Future for Britain’s Glass and Glazing Industry? Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty? What is the Future for Britain’s Glass and Glazing Industry?
As the nation opens up after the pandemic, Tony Smith, newly elected President of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), sat down with The House, to talk about the critical role that his industry can play in Building Back Better, and helping the nation meet its targets around net zero.
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics Partner content
Health
By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics
Covid-19 has demonstrated that health crises do not pop up overnight, and they do not respect borders. If we are to truly improve health security, we cannot abandon a collective global approach
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to CITB construction output forecast
UK Accuses EU Of “Excessively Purist Interpretation” Of Northern Ireland Protocol As Both Sides Ramp Up “Sausage War”
Brexit
UK Accuses EU Of “Excessively Purist Interpretation” Of Northern Ireland Protocol As Both Sides Ramp Up “Sausage War”
The EU has been accused of having an “excessively purist interpretation” of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which is damaging the Good Friday Agreement, as tensions over the Brexit “sausage war” escalate.
UK And EU Tensions Over Northern Ireland Simmer Ahead Of Protocol Crunch Meeting
Brexit
UK And EU Tensions Over Northern Ireland Simmer Ahead Of Protocol Crunch Meeting
The mood is sour ahead of a key Joint Committee meeting of UK and European Union officials on Wednesday over how issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol should be tackled.
Government must step in to prevent a Covid induced mass homelessness crisis
Communities
By Lord Bird
Government must step in to prevent a Covid induced mass homelessness crisis
The enormous amount of prospective homeless people and families dwarfs any other emergency that homeless advocates like me have ever seen before. Government must reinstate the eviction ban.
Minister Admits Brexit Issues In Northern Ireland Are “More Difficult Than We Anticipated” As Biden Issues Trade Deal Warning
Brexit
Minister Admits Brexit Issues In Northern Ireland Are “More Difficult Than We Anticipated” As Biden Issues Trade Deal Warning
Senior minister Lucy Frazer has admitted solving the issues around post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland are “more difficult than we anticipated”.
Funding Net Zero: how investment can unleash a green revolution Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
Funding Net Zero: how investment can unleash a green revolution
As COP26 approaches, the world will be talking more and more about how we meet the challenges of climate change. But John Godfrey, L&G’s Corporate Affairs Director, is more interested in actions than words. He tells us why “inclusive capitalism” is the key to the UK’s future economic and environmental success.
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