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Children are facing a ‘double hit’ from pandemic Partner content
Children are facing a ‘double hit’ from pandemic
Coronavirus
By University of Essex
Children are experiencing a 'double hit' from the pandemic, as school disruption affects learning and impacts mental health, according to new research.
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
Government Accused Of 'Lack Of Confidence' In Priti Patel With Small Boats Task Force
Communities
Government Accused Of "Lack Of Confidence" In Priti Patel With Small Boats Task Force
Furious Tories Threaten A 'Sizeable' Rebellion Over 'Less Fair' Social Care Reforms
Health
Furious Tories Threaten A "Sizeable" Rebellion Over "Less Fair" Social Care Reforms
Nations Facing Climate Destruction Warn Leaders At COP26: 'Sea Levels Are Rising And Fires Are Burning'
Environment
Nations Facing Climate Destruction Warn Leaders At COP26: "Sea Levels Are Rising And Fires Are Burning"
Michael Gove Is Holding Regular Talks With Top Red Wall MPs To Flesh Out Levelling Up
Communities
Michael Gove Is Holding Regular Talks With Top Red Wall MPs To Flesh Out Levelling Up
Labour Warns Renters Could Be Hit By Higher Fuel Bills With Green Home Plans
Communities
Labour Warns Renters Could Be Hit By Higher Fuel Bills With Green Home Plans
The House Live
How we can wise up to disconnection Partner content
Coronavirus
By Wise Group
How we can wise up to disconnection
Building an Inclusive Workforce: How a New Industry Charter Aims to Transform Diversity in the Construction Sector Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
Building an Inclusive Workforce: How a New Industry Charter Aims to Transform Diversity in the Construction Sector
Introducing a proportional property tax would level the playing field for homeowners in deprived areas
Communities
By Grahame Morris MP
Introducing a proportional property tax would level the playing field for homeowners in deprived areas
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Gammon Shortage Likely With Just 'Tens' Of Butchers Due To Arrive In Early December
Gammon Shortage Likely With Just 'Tens' Of Butchers Due To Arrive In Early December
Coronavirus
Peace in Bosnia is unravelling – the UK must not let Karadzic proclaim victory from his prison cell
Peace in Bosnia is unravelling – the UK must not let Karadzic proclaim victory from his prison cell
By Vanja Filipovic
Foreign affairs
Ireland Says A Post-Brexit Trade Resolution This Year Is A 'Very Tall Order'
Ireland Says A Post-Brexit Trade Resolution This Year Is A "Very Tall Order"
Brexit
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Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
There is no evidence that creating safe routes from France for asylum seekers would encourage criminal gangs to keep smuggling people across the Channel, charities have told PoliticsHome.
Tech Entrepreneur Martha Lane-Fox Warns Digital Divide Forcing Families To Choose Between Data Or Food
Education
By John Johnston
Tech Entrepreneur Martha Lane-Fox Warns Digital Divide Forcing Families To Choose Between Data Or Food
Tech entrepreneur and former UK digital champion Baroness Lane-Fox says the country must work harder than ever to tackle its deepening digital divide as we emerge from the pandemic.
Massive cuts to phone mast rental payments are hurting communities and delaying the UK’s shift to 5G
Communities
By Anna Turley
Massive cuts to phone mast rental payments are hurting communities and delaying the UK’s shift to 5G
The need to get 5G broadband rolled out across the country is urgent, as every one of us working on creaky Zoom calls can testify.
Communities news
Partner content
Communities
By Community Development Foundation
How to avoid a ‘fatal blow’ to our town centres
Following Barry Sheerman MPs debate on the subject this week, the Community Development Foundation sets out some key steps to prevent the decline of the UKs town centres
Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
New construction strategy will support SME firms to deliver local economic growth
The Local Government Associations (LGA) newly launched local government construction procurement strategy sets the framework for improving public procurement for small and micro firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism
Communities
By Lord Mann
John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism
Chair of the APPG on Anti-Semitism, John Mann MP, introduces the latest 'Inquiry into Antisemitism' report and urges the non-jewish community to join the fight against anti-Semitism in the UK.
Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’ Partner content
Communities
By Moat
Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’
Cameron's electoral pledge to reduce the benefit cap will put off investors, raise borrowing costs, and limit types of homes built, argues Moat.
The grass isn’t always greener in East Lancashire
Communities
By Lord Greaves
The grass isn’t always greener in East Lancashire
Liberal Democrat peer and deputy leader of Pendle Borough Council calls on the Government to provide grants that would encourage housing developments on unprofitable brownfield sites in East Lancashire.
Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
Brownfield Development - LDOs will overcome risks for SMEs
Responding to Lord Greaves' article on brownfield development, Brian Berry,Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders said:
Partner content
Communities
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appointed to support Thames Water’s new infrastructure alliance, UK
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to provide a major supporting role to the Agility Alliance joint venture (JV) between J. Murphy Sons Limited and Morrison Utility Services. The JV has been selected by Thames Water to work in collaboration with them on its new 1 billion infrastructure alliance contract.
Partner content
Communities
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Shadow Chancellor visits GGF member
TheGGFsstrategy to engage with MPs who haveGGFMembers in their constituencies gathered pace recently whenAnglianHome Improvements hosted a visit from theRt. Hon. Ed Balls MP, Shadow Chancellor on23rdJanuary.
Partner content
Communities
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF welcomes new vice president
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Glover, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Windows as theGGFsnew Vice President.
Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’
Environment
By John Denham
Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’
John Denham MP calls for the government to protect people from faulty cavity wall insulation by ensuring an effective monitoring process.
MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation
Brandon Lewis MP, Emma Reynolds MP, and Stephen Williams MP debate on apprenticeships, ghost homes, and access to finance for SMEs.
Partner content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
One million over-75s live in ‘non-decent’ housing
Electrical Safety First is urging the Government to address poor quality housing after its new report concludes that one million people aged over 75 currently live in properties which fail to meet the Governments own Decent Homes Standard.
Partner content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
Westminster event raises awareness of competent electricians
Registered Competent Person Electrical (RCPE), the Government backed register of approved electricians, received significant cross-party support today at a drop-in session held for MPs and industry stakeholders at Portcullis House, Westminster.
The English language transforms the lives of migrants Partner content
Communities
By PoliticsHome Central Lobby - Temporary Members
The English language transforms the lives of migrants
Cambridge Assessment's Parliamentary Manager Andrew Williams argues that increasing support for non-English speaking migrants will produce a more united society and a stronger economy.
Partner content
Communities
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Meat quality key to driving success in beef and lamb sector
Enhancing meat eating quality is key to help maximise returns throughout the supply chain and maintaining consumer confidence, according to EBLEX.
Baroness Valentine: London must not get carried away by ‘tide of optimism’ Partner content
Communities
By London First
Baroness Valentine: London must not get carried away by ‘tide of optimism’
The baroness explains how a new report sets out a much needed formula for the capital to achieve 'world-beating income growth'.
Partner content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First welcomes fewer fires in Scottish homes
Electrical Safety First is delighted that the number of fires in Scottish homes has decreased this year but the Charity warns that there is still much to be done to keep people safe around electricity.
Partner content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
The real risk of fakes
EDM raises questions on risks from counterfeit electrical goods.
Partner content
Communities
By Electrical Safety First
Government questioned over risks from counterfeit goods
Clare Adamson, MSP for Central Scotland, has tabled a Motion recognising the work of Electrical Safety First and its campaign to raise awareness of online sales of counterfeit electrical products.
Lord Best: Construction industry can address big challenges in politics Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
Lord Best: Construction industry can address big challenges in politics
President of the Local Government Association, Lord Best has said the biggest challenges in politics today could be addressed by the construction industry.
EU ‘backward’ for sacking chief scientist Partner content
Communities
By Crop Protection Association
EU ‘backward’ for sacking chief scientist
The new European Commission has been called “backward” for abolishing the post of Chief Scientific Adviser.
Partner content
Communities
By Crop Protection Association
CPA concern at removal of Chief Scientific Adviser
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has released the following statement in response to the European Commission’s scrapping of the post of Chief Scientific Adviser.
Partner content
Environment
By Crop Protection Association
It's time to put a fresh perspective on pesticides says CPA
It’s time to put a fresh perspective on the essential role pesticides play in safeguarding our food supply, protecting the environment and improving our way of life. That’s the message from the Crop Protection Association (CPA) in a new leaflet aimed at providing the public with an introduction to crop protection - explaining the benefits of pesticides and why they’re safe for consumers and the environment.
MPs ‘must think beyond the garden city’ Partner content
Communities
By Moat
MPs ‘must think beyond the garden city’
Politicians are keen on garden cities. In March Chancellor George Osborne announced plans for a new city with 15,000 homes on the Thames Estuary. He also said the government will extend the Help-to-Buy scheme for newly built houses until 2020, which he said will lead to 120,000 new homes.
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Making the North West Greener, Healthier and Stronger
2021
Making the North West Greener, Healthier and Stronger
Race to Equality: Achieving Racial Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Race to Equality: Achieving Racial Inclusion at Work
Reforming Health & Social Care
2022
Online
Reforming Health & Social Care
Parliament's People Awards 2022
2022
Parliament's People Awards 2022