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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
Health
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Communities
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Communities
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Electoral System Could Be 'Stretched To Breaking Point' Ahead Of Vote
Communities
Electoral System Could Be "Stretched To Breaking Point" Ahead Of Vote
Housing Minister Says Housing Is 'Never Really The Problem'
Communities
Housing Minister Says Housing Is "Never Really The Problem"
The House Live
Beauty is as beauty does
Communities
By Andrew Brightwell
Beauty is as beauty does
It’s time to revive David Cameron’s Big Society
Communities
By Danny Kruger MP
It’s time to revive David Cameron’s Big Society
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
Communities
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
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Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Political parties
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
North West Could Become A 'Sea Of Red' At General Election
North West Could Become A "Sea Of Red" At General Election
Political parties
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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
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Tory MP Ben Bradley, who is also the Conservative candidate for the East Midlands mayoralty, has said he is trying to separate his own campaign from the image of his party, as there is "clearly not a brilliant national picture".
Communities news
Building expectations Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
Building expectations
Dave Bentley, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) National President, reveals the side of the industry not seen on TV.
Partner content
Communities
By Community Development Foundation
CDF to help more community groups take up the Community Rights
CDF is running the new First Steps programme, facilitating the networking of community groups and activists on Just Act and is part of a consortium to help communities create community economic development plans.
All you need is Glover: GGF appoints new Vice President Partner content
Communities
By Glass and Glazing Federation
All you need is Glover: GGF appoints new Vice President
The Glass and Glazing Federation has a new Vice President who is committed to engaging the Government on issues that affect the industry.  
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.
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024