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Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Defence
A former foreign office minister has urged the government to reduce foreign aid spending and put the money saved towards funding the military.
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
Defence
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump 'Please Think Again' On Steel Tariffs
Economy
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump "Please Think Again" On Steel Tariffs
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's 'Red Lines' Of Closeness With Europe
Economy
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's "Red Lines" Of Closeness With Europe
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Economy
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
The House Live
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
Defence
By Jeremy Browne
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
The Greek model – what can the UK learn? Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
The Greek model – what can the UK learn?
The new rules of the workplace
Economy
By Harriet Symonds
The new rules of the workplace
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Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is 'Not A Dictator'
Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is "Not A Dictator"
Foreign affairs
Seaside Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Seaside Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Political parties
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
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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
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Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Defence
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
A former foreign office minister has urged the government to reduce foreign aid spending and put the money saved towards funding the military.
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
Defence
By Jeremy Browne
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
The UK must be clear-headed about what lies in front of us. That includes shifting our emphasis from soft power to hard power.
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Leading economist Paul Johnson believes "there's a good chance we'll have more tax rises" if Keir Starmer decides to significantly raise defence spending.
The Greek model – what can the UK learn? Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
The Greek model – what can the UK learn?
The UK should look to Greece for lessons on investment and economic transformation
The new rules of the workplace
Economy
By Harriet Symonds
The new rules of the workplace
Technology, the pandemic and generational shifts are changing workplace etiquette. Parliament in particular is struggling to find its way, writes Harriet Symonds. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
Defence
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
More people would oppose than support tax rises to pay for an increase in defence spending, YouGov polling has suggested.
We have a rare opportunity to give whistle blowers the support they deserve
Economy
By Alex Sobel MP and Azeem Rafiq
We have a rare opportunity to give whistle blowers the support they deserve
Stronger protections for whistleblowers are good for employees and employers, and will help prevent scandals like the Post Office disgrace from happening again.
Building societies are at the heart of their communities Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Building societies are at the heart of their communities
It’s 250 years since the very first building society was set up but their value is greater than ever.
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump 'Please Think Again' On Steel Tariffs
Economy
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump "Please Think Again" On Steel Tariffs
A Labour MP has urged President Donald Trump to "please think again" about plans for a 25 per cent import tax on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's 'Red Lines' Of Closeness With Europe
Economy
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's "Red Lines" Of Closeness With Europe
Praful Nargund, a former Labour candidate and director of a new think tank, has said his new organisation will test where the UK public's “red lines” are for closer cooperation with Europe.
New powers will help us crack down on benefit fraudsters
Economy
By Andrew Western MP
New powers will help us crack down on benefit fraudsters
In the face of an ever-increasing welfare bill, it’s time we had the tools to keep pace with the increasing sophistication of fraud and minimise errors.
New APPG brings closer links between the advertising industry and parliamentarians Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
New APPG brings closer links between the advertising industry and parliamentarians
With revenue of £40 billion and exports of £15 billion, advertising is a vital part of the UK growth agenda, say industry leaders
British blackcurrant growers call on MPs to support investment in innovation and sustainability Partner content
Economy
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
British blackcurrant growers call on MPs to support investment in innovation and sustainability
Over 30 parliamentarians met with the UK’s blackcurrant growers at the Ribena Blackcurrant Growers’ reception last week, where the Minister for Farming gave an overview of the opportunities for the industry while listening to some of the challenges growers face ahead of the harvest season.
UK ad spend rose 9.7% to £10.6bn in Q3 2024 Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK ad spend rose 9.7% to £10.6bn in Q3 2024
Preliminary estimates show the UK's ad market was worth £40.7bn in 2024, a rise of 11.2% year-on-year
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Multiple Labour figures have come out against Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she announced support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and reducing environmental requirements placed on developers.
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Economy
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government’s commitment to building a third runway at Heathrow airport, after she claimed the project would increase growth, investment and exports.
Reeves can tunnel to a growth victory with a new Lower Thames Crossing
Economy
By Jim Dickson MP
Reeves can tunnel to a growth victory with a new Lower Thames Crossing
“The first thing you need to do is sort the Dartford Crossing” were the first words I’d hear door-knocking during the campaign.
Improving Paternity Leave Provisions ‘Could Boost The Economy By £2.6bn’
Economy
Improving Paternity Leave Provisions ‘Could Boost The Economy By £2.6bn’
Exclusive: Expanding the statutory level of paternity leave for fathers could deliver £2.6bn of long-term growth to the UK economy, according to new research.
Working-class graduates are being squeezed out of internships
Communities
By Nick Harrison
Working-class graduates are being squeezed out of internships
This month at the Sutton Trust we’ve taken on two new interns. Highly motivated young people keen to take their first steps in a charity sector career.
Labour MP Says Current Law 'Not Sufficient' To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
Economy
Labour MP Says Current Law "Not Sufficient" To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
A Labour MP has said that existing legislation to prevent forced labour in UK supply chains is “not sufficient”, as a new committee inquiry is set to examine whether a change to the law is needed.
Labour MPs Warn Rachel Reeves Welfare Cuts Would Be 'Utterly Disastrous'
Economy
Labour MPs Warn Rachel Reeves Welfare Cuts Would Be "Utterly Disastrous"
The government faces a backlash from Labour MPs if it decides to cut spending in areas like welfare in response to recent rises in borrowing costs.
The insurance market is causing consumers all sorts of difficulties. Here’s what needs to happen Partner content
Communities
By Which?
The insurance market is causing consumers all sorts of difficulties. Here’s what needs to happen
Car insurance premiums have been enough to drive motorists round the bend recently. While the worst of price rises may have now passed, it’s little comfort for drivers who have had to shell out hundreds of pounds more for cover than they would have done just a few years ago.
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A 'Test Case' For Britain's Place In The World
Economy
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A "Test Case" For Britain's Place In The World
The critical minerals industry is widely seen as a “test case” for Britain’s role in the world, as experts and MPs warn the government against “rushing” into trade agreements with China.
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Economy
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Tulip Siddiq has resigned as economic secretary to the Treasury, saying the controversy over her family finances is becoming a "distraction" from the work of government.