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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech

17 Jul 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.

11 Jul Economy

New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap

11 Jul Environment

MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue

14 Jun Economy

Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour

05 Jun Economy

Lack Of Transparency From Parties Over Incoming Cuts Is "Frustrating" Says Top Economist

13 May Defence

Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security

14 Apr 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”

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19 Jul Communities

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

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18 Jul Environment

Prioritise progress on a deposit return scheme to start delivering on the Green Prosperity Plan

How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth

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11 Jul Communities

How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth

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17 Jul 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.

23 Apr Communities

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

15 Apr Communities

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

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20 Oct 2020 Economy

We must break the culture of secrecy which enables pay discrimination to thrive

The Equal Pay Implementation and Claims Bill (EPIC), will give women the “Right to Know” the pay of their male counterparts without court action, as well as addressing other barriers to equal pay.

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20 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

BGC calls on Department for Business to intervene over the Government’s ‘ill-informed and arbitrary’ decision to close betting shops and casinos

The Government has been accused of behaving in an “ill-informed and arbitrary” way over the decision to order the closure of betting shops and casinos despite a lack of evidence that they contribute to the spread of Covid-19.

19 Oct 2020 Education

Now more than ever the government must implement a long-term strategy to combat child hunger

The Prime Minister should work with Marcus Rashford on a long-term solution to end child food poverty. Extending free school meals over the school holidays - at least while Covid-19 restrictions remain and job losses continue - would be a welcome first step.

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19 Oct 2020 Economy

Leading built environment bodies call for sprinklers in all schools

Leading bodies in the built environment have signed a joint statement calling on the Government to require the installation of sprinklers in schools, including the retrofitting of sprinklers in existing school buildings when relevant refurbishment takes place.

19 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

Covid-19 is a disease of poverty

There is a real concern across communities in the North that our areas will be ‘levelled down’ even further by the pandemic and the Government’s response to it.

How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?

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19 Oct 2020 Environment

How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?

With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.

19 Oct 2020 Brexit

The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee will help enrich the future relationship between the UK’s four nations

The Lords Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee will be scrutinising the complex frameworks in the Internal Market Bill.

Closing betting shops won’t help the fight against Covid, but it will hurt horseracing and the economy at the worst possible time

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17 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

Closing betting shops won’t help the fight against Covid, but it will hurt horseracing and the economy at the worst possible time

The Government must let betting shops go about their business safely for the sake of the economy and the future of great British horseracing.

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16 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

Betting and Gaming Council criticises Government decision to order closure of betting shops and casinos in Lancashire

The Betting and Gaming Council has asked the Government to think again about closing betting shops and casinos in Lancashire as the impact on covid cases will be negligible but the economic damage will be huge.

16 Oct 2020 Brexit

Boris Johnson Has Claimed It Is Time To "Get Ready" For No Deal Brexit And Accused EU Leaders Of Refusing To Negotiate "Seriously"

The Prime Minister has said it is time to "get ready" for a No Deal Brexit as he accused the EU of having failed to negotiate "seriously" in recent months.

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13 Oct 2020 Brexit

Brexit 2021 debated at GGF Members' Week

At the recent GGF Members’ Week, an expert panel from industry and politics gathered to debate the impact of Brexit on the glazing sector.

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13 Oct 2020 Economy

Economic landscape presentation gives food for thought

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members’ Week featured a presentation on “The Economic Landscape” by Professor Noble Francis, Economics Director of the Construction Products Association.

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13 Oct 2020 Economy

GGF hails groundbreaking success

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members’ Week has been hailed a great success by members, guests and staff alike, as the Federation broke new ground to deliver the industry’s first major virtual event.

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13 Oct 2020 Environment

Vets lament ‘severe blow for animal welfare’ as MPs vote against Agriculture Bill amendment on import standards

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded tonight (12 October 2020) after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted down in the House of Commons as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.

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12 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

BGC statement following Chancellor's statement

Responding to Rishi Sunak’s announcement on support for businesses forced to close as part of the Government’s Covid response, a spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said:

11 Oct 2020 Economy

Investing in science and technology will help in the fight to level up Britain

We must encourage the take-up of cutting edge technologies in companies across all regions to bridge the nation’s productivity gap

10 Oct 2020 Communities

What Can Be Done To Stop The Death Of Local Newspapers?

Amid the leaked briefings on Covid restrictions and headline-grabbing clashes between local and national government this week, few would have noticed a policy paper slipped out by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on a somewhat less explosive subject: the material impact of local media on democratic participation.

09 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

Rishi Sunak Will Give Extra Cash To Businesses Forced To Close Due To Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Fury From Northern Leaders

The government has promised to pay two-thirds of employees' salaries if their business is forced to close due to local or national coronavirus restrictions.

09 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

Tory Minister Nadhim Zahawi Has Condemned The "Corrosive" Leaking Of The Government's Latest Lockdown Proposals

Tory business minister Nadhim Zahawi has called for an end to "corrosive" leaks after it was reported that ministers were set to announce new lockdown measures on Monday.

09 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

The 10pm curfew is putting public health and jobs at risk

There is no evidence that the 10pm curfew is helping protect public health. It throws throngs of pub-goers onto the streets and onto public transport at the same time, as well as putting three million hospitality jobs at risk.

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08 Oct 2020 Economy

Casinos propose alcohol ban in order to avoid catastrophic impact of fresh lockdown

Casinos have offered to stop selling alcohol in order to avoid catastrophic closures which could lead to thousands of job losses.

08 Oct 2020 Brexit

An east-west solution to the post-Brexit Irish Border arrangements is the best way to safeguard peace

Britain must secure a post-Brexit Irish border solution that safeguards the Good Friday Agreement, with no attacks on infrastructure or policing

08 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

New Covid Test and Trace Guidance Leaves Migrant Key Workers In A "Difficult Position", Labour Say

A gap in government guidance means that thousands of legal migrant key workers could be forced to choose between following new public health laws and destitution, according to Labour MPs and charities.

Building resilience and trust in tough times

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08 Oct 2020 Economy

Building resilience and trust in tough times

Recent Government support for business has been unprecedented. Moving forward, there is so much more we can do, as a nation, to rebuild and deliver improved prosperity for the country.

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