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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
LISTEN: What does Britain's 5G future look like? Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
LISTEN: What does Britain's 5G future look like?
On this episode of Engineering a Better World, a new podcast from The House magazine and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, we look at the rollout of 5G across Britain.
Net zero needs nuclear, the nation needs nuclear Partner content
Economy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Net zero needs nuclear, the nation needs nuclear
Ahead of Labour Connected next week, Tom Greatrex from the NIA explains how nuclear can help meet the climate goals, and sustain long term jobs.
How will project professionals rise to the challenge of the coronavirus recovery? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
How will project professionals rise to the challenge of the coronavirus recovery?
Faced by constant change, we need professionals who can innovate, solve problems, and provide a blend of technical expertise and broad leadership skills to deliver complex and transformational projects.
Scrap Universal Credit and replace it with a system that offers a safety net for all
Economy
By Jonathan Reynolds MP
Scrap Universal Credit and replace it with a system that offers a safety net for all
We should support people back to work, not push them into poverty. Current social security measures are inadequate, and children are paying the price.
The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
Environment
The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
The government accidentally voted for a Labour amendment to its flagship Fisheries Bill this morning.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Business interruption insurance remains a crucial product for many SMEs, says Craig Tracey MP
Craig Tracey MP, Chair, IFSAPPG has responded to the FCA BI test case judgement.
Without amendments, the Internal Market Bill is nothing short of a shambles
Brexit
By Sarah Olney MP
Without amendments, the Internal Market Bill is nothing short of a shambles
We have a duty to put a stop to the Internal Market Bill or at least remove its most damaging aspects. The Liberal Democrats have put forward amendments to remove clauses relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol, and to create a UK-wide “dispute resolution mechanism”.
Technology will underpin our infrastructure revolution of national renewal
Coronavirus
By Matt Warman MP
Technology will underpin our infrastructure revolution of national renewal
Right now we are helping innovative thinkers across Britain harness the power of 5G to make businesses more productive.
Boris Johnson's Controversial Brexit Bill Has Cleared Its First Parliamentary Hurdle
Brexit
Boris Johnson's Controversial Brexit Bill Has Cleared Its First Parliamentary Hurdle
Boris Johnson's controversial bill to change parts of the Brexit deal, which will see the UK break international law, has cleared its second reading vote in the House of Commons.
Boris Johnson Will Try To Quell A Growing Brexit Rebellion With A Commons Speech
Brexit
Boris Johnson Will Try To Quell A Growing Brexit Rebellion With A Commons Speech
Boris Johnson will move to try to quell a growing rebellion over his plans to break international law by addressing MPs this afternoon, following the first Tory resignation over the row.
The UK risks losing all moral authority on law-breaking if the Internal Markets Bill goes ahead
Brexit
By Alistair Carmichael MP
The UK risks losing all moral authority on law-breaking if the Internal Markets Bill goes ahead
The UK Internal Market Bill strikes at the future constitutional integrity of the United Kingdom as a unitary state. There is still time for us to reject this murky path the government have decided on.
Every Living Former PM Has Now Condemned Boris Johnson’s Plans to Break International Law
Brexit
Every Living Former PM Has Now Condemned Boris Johnson’s Plans to Break International Law
David Cameron has followed all other living former Prime Ministers in coming out against Boris Johnson’s plan to break international law, after he broke his silence on Monday morning.
Robert Buckland Says He Won't Resign From The Cabinet For Allowing The Government To Break International Law
Brexit
Robert Buckland Says He Won't Resign From The Cabinet For Allowing The Government To Break International Law
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has been accused of not fulfilling “his oath to stand up for the rule of law” after suggesting he was willing to go along with Boris Johnson’s plan to break an international treaty.
Boris Johnson Tried To Get His MPs To Back Him Over Brexit On A Zoom Call. It Didn't Quite Go To Plan
Brexit
Boris Johnson Tried To Get His MPs To Back Him Over Brexit On A Zoom Call. It Didn't Quite Go To Plan
Boris Johnson's plea to MPs to back him in his controversial Brexit plans descended into farce this evening as his Zoom call was hit by technical problems, singing politicians and interventions from Theresa May.
Rishi Sunak Has Been Urged To Consider A 'Targeted Extension' To The Furlough Scheme
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Been Urged To Consider A "Targeted Extension" To The Furlough Scheme
A cross-party group of MPs have thrown their weight behind calls for an extension to the job retention scheme to provide support to struggling sectors.
The EU Has Told The UK To Ditch Its Withdrawal Agreement Changes By The End Of The Month Or It'll End The Brexit Talks
Brexit
The EU Has Told The UK To Ditch Its Withdrawal Agreement Changes By The End Of The Month Or It'll End The Brexit Talks
The EU has reacted with fury to the UK’s proposed changes to the Withdrawal Agreement and said if they are not ditched they will end the Brexit talks altogether.
Michael Gove Will Hold Key Talks With A Top EU Official On A Crunch Day For Brexit
Brexit
Michael Gove Will Hold Key Talks With A Top EU Official On A Crunch Day For Brexit
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is set for an emergency meeting with a senior EU official following anger at the UK's plans to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused of “An Absolute Betrayal of Low-Paid Workers” By The TUC Boss
Economy
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused of “An Absolute Betrayal of Low-Paid Workers” By The TUC Boss
Boris Johnson has been accused of an “absolute betrayal of low-paid workers” by TUC boss Frances O'Grady, after he refused to rule out cancelling a planned rise in the National Living Wage.
The Conservative Party is about the rule of law or it is nothing
Brexit
By Sir Robert Neill MP
The Conservative Party is about the rule of law or it is nothing
The Government's admission on Tuesday that they would be willing to break international law is deeply concerning. Where problems have arisen in the Withdrawal Agreement, we need to find alternative solutions through negotiation, not unlawfulness.
We need more work coaches to get the nation back on its feet
Economy
By Mims Davies MP
We need more work coaches to get the nation back on its feet
As part of our ambitious ‘Plan for Jobs’, we are calling on people to apply to become a work coach, to get more people back into work and build Britain back stronger than ever.
Resilient towns must be at the heart of our post-pandemic recovery
Communities
By Stephen Kinnock MP
Resilient towns must be at the heart of our post-pandemic recovery
Now is the time for the Government to recognise the UK's city-centric economic model is broken. We need to build more resilient towns and commit to re-building our manufacturing sector.
Labour Backbenchers Are Divided On Whether Keir Starmer Should 'Stay Silent' Or Speak Up On Brexit
Brexit
Labour Backbenchers Are Divided On Whether Keir Starmer Should "Stay Silent" Or Speak Up On Brexit
Labour MPs are split over how Keir Starmer should approach the latest Brexit clash, with some in leave seats willing him to “stay silent”, despite the remarkable scenes in parliament this week.
Theresa May And Other Senior Tories Have Hit Out At The Government After It Admitted It Will Break International Law
Brexit
Theresa May And Other Senior Tories Have Hit Out At The Government After It Admitted It Will Break International Law
The former Prime Minister Theresa May and a number of senior Tories have criticised the Government’s plans to break international law with an update to the Brexit divorce deal.
Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF annual report reflects on tough but steady year
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released its Annual Report 2020 reporting on the activity and performance of the Federation for the year ending 31st December 2019.
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