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Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Environment
The Government is holding firm on changes to agricultural relief despite backlash from farmers facing inheritance tax for the first time.
Labour MP Calls For Nationalisation Of Housing Association Properties
Communities
Labour MP Calls For Nationalisation Of Housing Association Properties
Committee Chair Says Finding Money For Climate Goals Will Be Biggest Challenge For COP29
Environment
Committee Chair Says Finding Money For Climate Goals Will Be Biggest Challenge For COP29
Rachel Reeves Says It's 'Too Early' To Know Donald Trump's Impact On UK Economy
Economy
Rachel Reeves Says It's "Too Early" To Know Donald Trump's Impact On UK Economy
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Health
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Tory Spending Plans Were 'Like Five-Year-Old' Writing Their 'Favourite Numbers', Says Labour MP Defending Tax Rises
Economy
Tory Spending Plans Were "Like Five-Year-Old" Writing Their "Favourite Numbers", Says Labour MP Defending Tax Rises
Government's Public Spending Plans Are 'Silly Games', Warns Top Economist
Economy
Government's Public Spending Plans Are "Silly Games", Warns Top Economist
The House Live
I’m a former deputy headteacher – taxing private schools is only fair
Education
By Sureena Brackenridge
I’m a former deputy headteacher – taxing private schools is only fair
A highly skilled workforce that delivers economic growth and regional prosperity demands a local approach Partner content
Economy
By Instep UK
A highly skilled workforce that delivers economic growth and regional prosperity demands a local approach
UK Advertising: The Creative Powerhouse Fuelling Global Growth Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising: The Creative Powerhouse Fuelling Global Growth
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VAT on private schools is a step too far
VAT on private schools is a step too far
By Rachael Maskell MP
Education
Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Passes First Vote
Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Passes First Vote
Health
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Political parties
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Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
An actual giant of the labour movement? Sienna Rodgers speaks to the tall and quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary, Joe Fortune. Photography by Elio Zhang
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
Economy news
Sunday Is The New “Point Of Finality” For The Brexit Talks Says Dominic Raab
Brexit
Sunday Is The New “Point Of Finality” For The Brexit Talks Says Dominic Raab
After dinner between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen last night failed to break UK-EU deadlock, Sunday has become the new “a point of finality” in the Brexit talks.
The best gift the 3 million excluded could wish for this Christmas is the promise of security
Economy
By Munira Wilson MP
The best gift the 3 million excluded could wish for this Christmas is the promise of security
The government is not only ignoring the 3 million excluded from financial support, but has even condemned them as money-grabbing fraudsters trying to cheat the system. It is vital we fill the gaping holes in these schemes.
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
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.
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PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference
Women into Leadership - Manchester
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Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Women into Leadership - Manchester
Unlocking Grade 7
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Online
Unlocking Grade 7
Where and How can AI Support Citizen Services?
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Online
Where and How can AI Support Citizen Services?