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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
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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
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Political parties
No 'Bounce' In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
No "Bounce" In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
Education
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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
Good broadband is a necessity: We must improve access to level-up society
Coronavirus
By Selaine Saxby MP
Good broadband is a necessity: We must improve access to level-up society
Broadband has not always been seen as vital infrastructure, but if lockdown has taught us anything, it must be that it is, and that we must ensure everyone has access.
Digital transformation will play a vital role in building back better Partner content
Economy
By Legal & General
Digital transformation will play a vital role in building back better
2020 has been a year like no other. As our society has adapted to COVID-19, we have used technology to bridge the gaps made by lockdowns.
The Controversial Brexit Clauses That Would Have Broken International Law Have Been Dropped
Brexit
The Controversial Brexit Clauses That Would Have Broken International Law Have Been Dropped
The government halted its plans to alter its Withdrawal Agreement with the EU, which caused uproar after they admitted it would break international law.
Why The “Level Playing Field” Remains The Impossible Final Roadblock To A Brexit Deal
Brexit
Why The “Level Playing Field” Remains The Impossible Final Roadblock To A Brexit Deal
For months the key sticking points to agreeing a Brexit deal have been the same; fishing and common standards.
Failure to secure sovereign control over our fishing waters could break this government
Brexit
By Sally-Ann Hart MP
Failure to secure sovereign control over our fishing waters could break this government
The fisheries argument is an emotional, impassioned one about families, communities and livelihoods. It could make or break this government if we fail to get it right
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Brexit
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have released a joint statement admitting that lack of agreement on level playing field, governance and fisheries are still standing in the way of a Brexit deal.
MPs Have Voted To Reinstate The International Law-Breaking Parts Of The Internal Market Bill
Brexit
MPs Have Voted To Reinstate The International Law-Breaking Parts Of The Internal Market Bill
MPs have voted to reinstate the controversial parts of the Internal Market Bill that were stripped out by the House of Lords.
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Brexit
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Britain's soft power has already been bruised by this government’s willingness to flout international law. We cannot afford to alienate relationships further by entertaining a no deal Brexit. If more time is required, then so be it
No10 Threatens To Drag Out Brexit Negotiations To The End Of The Year Despite Michel Barnier’s Wednesday Deadline
Brexit
No10 Threatens To Drag Out Brexit Negotiations To The End Of The Year Despite Michel Barnier’s Wednesday Deadline
Downing Street has rejected this week's deadline for talks on a Brexit deal saying they are prepared to negotiate for "as long as we have time available”.
Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals
Brexit
By David Lawrence
Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals
Amendment 6, tabled by Lord Purvis, will set in law a guaranteed debate and vote on any trade negotiations and agreements. Parliament must seize this opportunity to take back control.
Council purses cannot continue to cover the costs of Covid unsupported from government
Coronavirus
By Nick Forbes
Council purses cannot continue to cover the costs of Covid unsupported from government
Unless more is done, more high street icons will be confined to memory, cultural institutions will continue to collapse, and more and more people will turn to the state in order to simply survive
These Are The Remaining Sticking Points Stopping The Brexit Deal Being Signed
Brexit
These Are The Remaining Sticking Points Stopping The Brexit Deal Being Signed
A Brexit deal seemed set to be signed this week but the talks now appear on the brink of collapse as two longstanding sticking points stubbornly remain unsolved.
Downing Street Says Time To Strike A Brexit Deal Is In 'Very Short Supply' As Talks Hit 'Very Difficult Point'
Brexit
Downing Street Says Time To Strike A Brexit Deal Is In "Very Short Supply" As Talks Hit "Very Difficult Point"
Number 10 has warned Brexit negotiations have hit a "very difficult point" as the clock ticks on a further day of "intensive" talks.
Parliament must make sure it can properly scrutinise financial regulation post-Brexit
Brexit
By Maria Busca
Parliament must make sure it can properly scrutinise financial regulation post-Brexit
With the regulatory future of the UK's multibillion pound financial services industry still unclear post-Brexit, it is imperative that Parliament takes ownership of proper scrutiny
Northern Irish Businesses Can’t Access Vital Post-Brexit IT Systems With Just Four Weeks To Go
Brexit
Northern Irish Businesses Can’t Access Vital Post-Brexit IT Systems With Just Four Weeks To Go
Business leaders in Northern Ireland are growing anxious about post-Brexit trade as many of the key customs systems are still undergoing testing.
The path to financial empowerment starts with financial inclusion
Economy
By Guy Opperman MP
The path to financial empowerment starts with financial inclusion
As Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, I want people right across the country to be able to tap into, and seize the benefits, of greater financial access.
The average household is 24 days from the breadline - we must help people build financial resilience Partner content
Economy
By Legal & General
The average household is 24 days from the breadline - we must help people build financial resilience
By helping people to exit financial exclusion and move to financial inclusion, we hope to reach our vision of inclusive capitalism.
Partner content
Economy
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council responds to comments on the Building Safety Bill
If the new regulations are to secure public confidence, they need to be transparent. 
What lessons can we learn from Hull in managing Covid-19 as we leave lockdown?
Coronavirus
By Alexandra Ming, Political Consultant
What lessons can we learn from Hull in managing Covid-19 as we leave lockdown?
Areas with high rates of insecure, low paid employment could continue to see higher rates of Covid unless the proper funding is put in place to support self-isolation and mass testing
The Boss Of The UK's Vaccine Regulator Has Contradicted Matt Hancock’s Claim We Approved A Covid Jab Before The EU Due To Brexit
Coronavirus
The Boss Of The UK's Vaccine Regulator Has Contradicted Matt Hancock’s Claim We Approved A Covid Jab Before The EU Due To Brexit
Matt Hancock’s claim the UK has approved a vaccine for Covid-19 before the EU because of Brexit has been contradicted by the chief executive of the government’s medical regulator.
Government’s argument for freezing public sector pay does not stand up to scrutiny
Economy
By Frances O'Grady
Government’s argument for freezing public sector pay does not stand up to scrutiny
After enduring a decade of lost pay and working around the clock to get the country through the crisis, a pay rise for our public sector key workers is a matter of justice
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB and i3PT launch Golden Thread report
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in collaboration with i3PT Certification, has today published its Golden Thread Report.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
UK vets face triple whammy as Brexit transition looms
The UK veterinary profession is facing a triple whammy of Covid, Brexit, and exotic disease, according to a new report from the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
CreaTech is ‘one to watch’ in 2021 Partner content
Culture
By Creative Industries Council
CreaTech is ‘one to watch’ in 2021
As the UK seeks to recover from the economic effects of Covid-19, CreaTech has the potential to open up longer-term business opportunities and bolster the UK’s record in exporting creativity and new creative technologies.
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