https://www.politicshome.com/economy/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/securing-britains-energy-today-enabling-tomorrows-industriesThu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTMilford Haven offers Britain a powerful opportunity to catalyse growth.Port of Milford Havenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/securing-britains-energy-today-enabling-tomorrows-industrieshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/new-face-britains-high-streetsThu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs the Government sets out its vision for revitalising Britain's high streets, The Sunbed Association argues that the contribution of service-based businesses, including professional tanning salons, deserves greater recognition.The Sunbed Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/new-face-britains-high-streetshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/exminers-receive-pension-fund-weeks-chancellor-vowsTue, 03 Nov 2026 16:15:00 GMTJohn Healey has pledged that former miners will receive their remaining pension funds following a Labour MP backlash on the eve of last week's Budget.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/exminers-receive-pension-fund-weeks-chancellor-vowsThe Chancellor John Healey walks out 11 Downing Street on Budget Day. | (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/huge-challenges-andy-burnham-between-now-christmasSun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Autumn Budget was generally seen as a relatively uneventful affair, but Andy Burnham's government faces a series of major decisions and challenges between now and Christmas.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/huge-challenges-andy-burnham-between-now-christmashttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/last-continuity-budget-government-get-away-withSat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJohn Healey paid tribute to Rachel Reeves at the start of his Budget speech, and the former chancellor’s fiscal plans cast a long shadow over his plans.Dan Hailehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/last-continuity-budget-government-get-away-withhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-holding-talks-labour-mps-after-miner-pensions-backlashThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMTThe government is holding talks with Labour MPs from former mining seats to reach an agreement on transferring pension funds.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-holding-talks-labour-mps-after-miner-pensions-backlashhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/treasury-minister-warns-some-departments-face-cuts-spending-reviewThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMTThe government will have to make "difficult decisions" at next year's Spending Review to stick to its fiscal rules, leaving some departments facing real-terms cuts, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/treasury-minister-warns-some-departments-face-cuts-spending-reviewhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/decade-set-worst-household-income-growth-record-say-ifsThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTA leading think tank has warned that this decade is set to be the worst for household income growth ever recorded.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/decade-set-worst-household-income-growth-record-say-ifshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/chancellor-announces-more-energy-bill-support-breathing-space-budgetWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMTChancellor John Healey has said the Andy Burnham government's first Budget will give people "breathing space" as he set out more measures to address cost-of-living pressures.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/chancellor-announces-more-energy-bill-support-breathing-space-budgetChancellor John Healey delivered his first Budget on Wednesday (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mission-governments-new-cooperative-mutuals-championWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn a world dominated by war, distorted by social media, exploited by corporations and scared of the future, it is hard to believe in hope.Andrew Pakes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mission-governments-new-cooperative-mutuals-championRochdale Pioneers Museum, regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement on Toad Lane, Greater Manchester (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/young-entrepreneurs-help-unlock-britains-economic-potentialWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHelping more young people turn their ideas into businesses could create new routes into work and add almost £4bn to the UK economy by 2029Sagehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/young-entrepreneurs-help-unlock-britains-economic-potentialhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ministers-in-budget-eve-row-with-labour-mps-over-miner-pension-fundTue, 27 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMTThere is fury among Labour MPs from mining seats on Budget eve over government plans to renege on a promise to transfer pension funds to former miners.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ministers-in-budget-eve-row-with-labour-mps-over-miner-pension-fundAndy Burnham and John Healey meet ahead of the budget | (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-deindustrialising-budget-put-stopTue, 27 Oct 2026 11:46:00 GMTOn the steps of Downing Street this summer, the Prime Minister made a very important commitment to reindustrialise Britain.Henry Tufnell MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-deindustrialising-budget-put-stopScottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, following the announcement of the UK government's long-awaited decision on the future of the Jackdaw gas field (PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/investing-nations-futureTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTAs the UK looks to secure cheaper energy, better jobs and resilient communities, The Crown Estate explains why patient, long-term investment, not short-term returns, is central to its model, and what its plans for billions of pounds in further inv...The Crown Estatehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/investing-nations-futurehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresMon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTThere’s been a significant focus on Andy Burnham’s proposed universal care system in recent days and it’s positive to see social care receive the attention it needs. However, with the plans not progressing until after the next election, we must not l...Kari Gerstheimerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresLegal rights charity Access Social Care has asked the Treasury to review how it calculates adult social care funding in line with its legal obligations (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ambition-action-dover-makes-case-britains-trading-futureMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTDuring this year’s party conference season, the Port of Dover brought politicians and senior leaders together to explore how Britain can unlock economic growth through smarter borders, stronger infrastructure, and closer trading relationships with Eu...Port of Doverhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ambition-action-dover-makes-case-britains-trading-futurehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-jeremy-hunt-john-healey-budgetFri, 23 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMTAs Chancellor John Healey gears up for the biggest day of his political career next Wednesday, The Rundown speaks this week to one of the few people who knows what it's like to prepare to deliver a Budget: Jeremy Hunt.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-jeremy-hunt-john-healey-budgethttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/budget-make-clean-heating-affordable-homes-businessesFri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTRussell Dean, Deputy Divisional Manager (Living Environment Systems), Mitsubishi Electric, sets out why the Government must maintain momentum on its ambition to bring down electricity prices and benefit consumers, businesses and manufacturers.Mitsubishi Electrichttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/budget-make-clean-heating-affordable-homes-businesseshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/former-starmerite-ministers-push-for-pro-business-budget-policiesThu, 22 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMTA new group of Labour MPs are pushing Chancellor John Healey to prioritise pro-business policies at next week's Budget.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/former-starmerite-ministers-push-for-pro-business-budget-policieshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-budget-kick-fairer-property-taxesWed, 21 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMTThe Prime Minister promised Labour conference he was ready to do what his predecessors wouldn’t.Jonathan Brash MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-budget-kick-fairer-property-taxesTerraced houses in Hartlepool (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-economic-comeback-won-high-streetWed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTEconomic growth may be debated in Westminster and measured in national statistics, but it is felt locally. Now in our fourth year of Let’s Celebrate Towns - an initiative that allows local leaders to nominate projects in their communities for the cha...Nationwidehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-economic-comeback-won-high-streethttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/its-time-stop-incrementalist-private-jet-taxMon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTTargeting the private jet habits of the super-rich is a no-lose policy for Labour.Martin Rhodes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/its-time-stop-incrementalist-private-jet-taxFormer chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a 50 per cent increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) for qualifying private jets in the 2024 Autumn Budget (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/data-unlock-growth-ai-uk-economyThu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMTThe UK has a significant opportunity to turn artificial intelligence into a source of long-term economic growth. Generative AI could improve productivity, accelerate innovation, strengthen public services and help businesses of every size make faster...Experian UK & Irelandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/data-unlock-growth-ai-uk-economyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/lucy-rigby-talent-ambition-making-finance-fairerTue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTLucy Rigby MP says she has always taken life seriously. Perhaps that helps explain a political career that seems to be moving at breakneck speed. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury sat down with Women in Westminster to talk about talent, ambition...Total Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/lucy-rigby-talent-ambition-making-finance-fairerhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-payments-success-built-trust-security-price-keeping-itFri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTBritain's payments industry has been built on trust. As the next wave of technologies, from AI and stablecoins to agentic commerce, reshapes how we pay, maintaining that trust will require continued investment. Without it, households risk falling vic...Visahttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-payments-success-built-trust-security-price-keeping-itCredit: Adobehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/port-dover-connection-happensFri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThere may have been a recent change in Downing Street, but in a world of shifting political tides, some things do remain consistent. Governments and leaders of all stripes understand that the only way to deliver jobs and prosperity is to grow the nat...Port of Doverhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/port-dover-connection-happensTan Dhesi MP and Doug Bannister, CEO of Port of Dover, together at Dover Soul 2025https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/greens-look-get-serious-economyMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMTGreen Party figures are wrestling with a question: how can they demonstrate economic credibility while maintaining their radical edge?Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/greens-look-get-serious-economyThe Green Party conference took place in Brighton this weekend (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/uk-chemicals-sector-strategic-engine-drive-reindustrialisation-regional-growth-good-jobsMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTFrom everyday products to advanced manufacturing, the UK chemicals sector underpins the economy. With the right policy support, it can drive reindustrialisation, strengthen national resilience and unlock growth across the country Alliance of Chemical Associationshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/uk-chemicals-sector-strategic-engine-drive-reindustrialisation-regional-growth-good-jobs(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/connected-technology-unlock-next-wave-small-business-growthFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTDigital technology has transformed what small businesses can achieve. By helping their trusted tools work together, government can unlock greater productivity, investment and growth in communities across the UKSagehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/connected-technology-unlock-next-wave-small-business-growthhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/its-time-ministers-saw-ability-feed-sea-strategic-assetWed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTIn 2024, UK fishing vessels landed around 745,000 tonnes of fish and shellfish.Daniel Zeichner MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/its-time-ministers-saw-ability-feed-sea-strategic-assetWhitby in 2026 (Glyn Fletcher/Alamy)