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Labour Economist: Paying More Taxes Will Make People Happier
Labour Economist: Paying More Taxes Will Make People Happier
Economy
Labour peer and economist Lord Layard has spent years researching happiness. He tells Sophie Church why putting happiness at the heart of policy will keep Labour in power for longer
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
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
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
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Political parties
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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
Building resilience and trust in tough times Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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.
As the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, sector growth is critical to the UK
Economy
By Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands
As the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, sector growth is critical to the UK
As we restart the economy, what lies ahead for manufacturing?
Planting the seed: Investing in young people will prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’ Partner content
Education
By PD Ports
Planting the seed: Investing in young people will prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’
Speaking at PD Ports’ panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference, Jacob Young MP, emphasised the importance of showcasing career opportunities to young people to prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’.
LISTEN: How can we enhance manufacturing productivity? Partner content
Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
LISTEN: How can we enhance manufacturing productivity?
In this new episode of Engineering a Better World, a new podcast from The House and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, we speak to Nadhim Zahawi MP, Darren Jones MP, and Professor Steve Evans and look toward the future of manufacturing.
The engineering sector is ready to play its part in the green recovery Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
The engineering sector is ready to play its part in the green recovery
Speaking at an event at Conservative Party Conference, Ministers Gillian Keegan MP and Amanda Solloway MP, stressed the importance of investing in engineering and skills to deliver the green recovery.
We must find a way to confront the emerging low-income debt crisis
Economy
By Lord Bishop of St Albans
We must find a way to confront the emerging low-income debt crisis
Millions of families are facing economic uncertainty due to Covid-19. Mitigating the lasting economic consequence of the pandemic must now be of equal priority to preventing Covid-19 transmission.
The Government must protect victims of modern slavery after Brexit Partner content
Brexit
By CARE
The Government must protect victims of modern slavery after Brexit
Whatever your views about Brexit, we should take this opportunity to create even better legislation than we had before. The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill provides the means to do just that.
How is the concrete industry decarbonising faster than the UK economy as a whole? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
How is the concrete industry decarbonising faster than the UK economy as a whole?
Going further than net-zero, the UK concrete and cement industry has launched a roadmap to become net negative by 2050, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits each year.
Extending the combustible materials ban will severely inhibit our ability to decarbonise the construction industry Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Extending the combustible materials ban will severely inhibit our ability to decarbonise the construction industry
Quicker to construct, quieter to assemble, delivering cost savings and with impeccable environmental credentials – engineered timber systems should be the number one choice for any building.
Good for the planet, good for people and good for business: Climate action needs us all to drive meaningful change Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
Good for the planet, good for people and good for business: Climate action needs us all to drive meaningful change
At IKEA, we are transforming into a sustainable business, using our scale and resources to drive change and to inspire millions of customers to live a better life within the limits of our one, shared planet.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
British Plastics Federation responds to the government’s PPE Strategy
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) was pleased to see the publication of the government’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Strategy, which details how the government is preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 or a concurrent pandemic alongside usual seasonal pressures.
Young disabled people deserve to be included in Kickstart
Economy
By Justin Tomlinson MP
Young disabled people deserve to be included in Kickstart
Kickstart has been designed to provide fresh opportunities to a new generation of talent and for it to truly be successful, disabled young people must be able to participate.
Support for young people on Universal Credit must not come to an end after the pandemic
Economy
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Support for young people on Universal Credit must not come to an end after the pandemic
Young workers have been hit hardest by Covid-19. Ministers must continue financial support for vulnerable young people, which can have a real impact on those working towards employment and a home of their own.
Port of Dover sets out vision of UK trade resilience Partner content
Brexit
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover sets out vision of UK trade resilience
The Port of Dover can provide the UK with the optimal resilience in a post-COVID and post-Brexit era.
Exclusive: Two Central London Councils Have Told Rishi Sunak His Tax Plans Will Cause 'Irreversible Damage' To Their Economies
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Two Central London Councils Have Told Rishi Sunak His Tax Plans Will Cause "Irreversible Damage" To Their Economies
The leaders of two central London councils have written to the chancellor warning that plans to axe tax-free shopping could cause “irreversible damage” to their economies.
The EU Is Taking Legal Action Against The UK Internal Market Bill
Brexit
The EU Is Taking Legal Action Against The UK Internal Market Bill
The EU is planning to take legal action against the UK government's controversial Internal Market Bill.
Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery
Speaking at the launch of a new report, Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, emphasised the critical role of co-operatives and other mutuals in rebuilding business, recovering jobs and retraining workers.
We must act now to jump-start 5G rollout, or a once-in-a-generation opportunity could be lost
Economy
By Andrew Bowie MP
We must act now to jump-start 5G rollout, or a once-in-a-generation opportunity could be lost
5G has huge potential – but progress towards delivering this technology is stalling. With simple and cost-free additions to legislation, Britain could be set back on the path towards achieving its digital connectivity ambitions.
Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
IKEA to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from sale by 2021
As part of IKEA’s commitment to inspire and enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life at home, the retailer has today announced that all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed from its global home furnishing range by October 2021.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Businesses warn of green homes jobs cliff edge
As the Government launches the Green Homes Grant scheme today, leading business groups have warned that without long-term investment, green home jobs could fall off a cliff edge when the scheme ends in March 2021.
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions
The Government’s Spending Review should include support for innovation, especially to achieve the aims of net zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and nationwide digitalisation, according to recommendations published by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) today.
The Government should enable the low-carbon transition, but the private sector can drive behaviour change Partner content
Environment
By InPost
The Government should enable the low-carbon transition, but the private sector can drive behaviour change
While minds in Westminster and Whitehall are understandably trained on fighting the pandemic, the most important long term policy question has not gone away. How do we transition to net zero carbon while simultaneously promoting economic growth?
The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community
Economy
By John McDonnell MP
The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community
During the Covid-19 pandemic the government has introduced schemes to support businesses, but there has been a lack of conditions attached to much of this aid. The Business Standards Bill will introduce system for accrediting businesses on their behaviour.
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
Environment
By Pauline Latham MP
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
The reformed planning system will enable communities to protect their heritage and local green spaces, as well as encourage innovation and increase the quality of homes built.
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