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Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
Labour MP Alex Ballinger has said that the government move to introduce a statutory levy on gambling is a “drop in the ocean” to tackle the harms caused by betting firms to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
Communities
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
The international fightback against dangerous products sold online Partner content
Communities
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The international fightback against dangerous products sold online
Downing Street Pushes For Progress In Compromise Talks With Welfare Rebels
Economy
Downing Street Pushes For Progress In Compromise Talks With Welfare Rebels
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party
Economy
Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party
Reeves Urged To Open Door To US Business Talent Fleeing Trump
Economy
Reeves Urged To Open Door To US Business Talent Fleeing Trump
Opinion
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
Education
By Lord Blunkett and Sarah Smith MP
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth Partner content
Education
By University of East London
UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth
Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax
Economy
By Josh Simons MP
Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax
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Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Political parties
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Political parties
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
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Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Communities
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Bad boys of Brexit, move over: the good guys of growth are here. Sienna Rodgers talks to Looking For Growth co-founder Lawrence Newport who wants to ban planning delays just like he outlawed the XL Bully
Equity's Paul W Fleming: Labour AI Plan For Creatives Would 'Legalise Theft'
Culture
Equity's Paul W Fleming: Labour AI Plan For Creatives Would "Legalise Theft"
Equity general secretary Paul W Fleming tells Sienna Rodgers about the threat of AI and his frustration with the government’s ‘very, very, very disappointing’ approach to the creative industries
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
British Plastics Federation responds to the government’s PPE Strategy
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) was pleased to see the publication of the government’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Strategy, which details how the government is preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 or a concurrent pandemic alongside usual seasonal pressures.
Young disabled people deserve to be included in Kickstart
Economy
By Justin Tomlinson MP
Young disabled people deserve to be included in Kickstart
Kickstart has been designed to provide fresh opportunities to a new generation of talent and for it to truly be successful, disabled young people must be able to participate.
Support for young people on Universal Credit must not come to an end after the pandemic
Economy
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Support for young people on Universal Credit must not come to an end after the pandemic
Young workers have been hit hardest by Covid-19. Ministers must continue financial support for vulnerable young people, which can have a real impact on those working towards employment and a home of their own.
Port of Dover sets out vision of UK trade resilience Partner content
Brexit
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover sets out vision of UK trade resilience
The Port of Dover can provide the UK with the optimal resilience in a post-COVID and post-Brexit era.
Exclusive: Two Central London Councils Have Told Rishi Sunak His Tax Plans Will Cause 'Irreversible Damage' To Their Economies
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Two Central London Councils Have Told Rishi Sunak His Tax Plans Will Cause "Irreversible Damage" To Their Economies
The leaders of two central London councils have written to the chancellor warning that plans to axe tax-free shopping could cause “irreversible damage” to their economies.
The EU Is Taking Legal Action Against The UK Internal Market Bill
Brexit
The EU Is Taking Legal Action Against The UK Internal Market Bill
The EU is planning to take legal action against the UK government's controversial Internal Market Bill.
Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery
Speaking at the launch of a new report, Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, emphasised the critical role of co-operatives and other mutuals in rebuilding business, recovering jobs and retraining workers.
We must act now to jump-start 5G rollout, or a once-in-a-generation opportunity could be lost
Economy
By Andrew Bowie MP
We must act now to jump-start 5G rollout, or a once-in-a-generation opportunity could be lost
5G has huge potential – but progress towards delivering this technology is stalling. With simple and cost-free additions to legislation, Britain could be set back on the path towards achieving its digital connectivity ambitions.
Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
IKEA to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from sale by 2021
As part of IKEA’s commitment to inspire and enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life at home, the retailer has today announced that all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed from its global home furnishing range by October 2021.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Businesses warn of green homes jobs cliff edge
As the Government launches the Green Homes Grant scheme today, leading business groups have warned that without long-term investment, green home jobs could fall off a cliff edge when the scheme ends in March 2021.
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions
The Government’s Spending Review should include support for innovation, especially to achieve the aims of net zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and nationwide digitalisation, according to recommendations published by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) today.
The Government should enable the low-carbon transition, but the private sector can drive behaviour change Partner content
Environment
By InPost
The Government should enable the low-carbon transition, but the private sector can drive behaviour change
While minds in Westminster and Whitehall are understandably trained on fighting the pandemic, the most important long term policy question has not gone away. How do we transition to net zero carbon while simultaneously promoting economic growth?
The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community
Economy
By John McDonnell MP
The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community
During the Covid-19 pandemic the government has introduced schemes to support businesses, but there has been a lack of conditions attached to much of this aid. The Business Standards Bill will introduce system for accrediting businesses on their behaviour.
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
Environment
By Pauline Latham MP
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
The reformed planning system will enable communities to protect their heritage and local green spaces, as well as encourage innovation and increase the quality of homes built.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET's response to Prime Minister’s plan to transform the training and skills
In response to the Prime Minister’s plan to transform the training and skills programme in England, Stephanie Baxter, Skills and Education Lead at the IET, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Association for Project Management
APM welcome the government’s ambition in its plans to transform the training and skills system
David Thomson, head of external affairs at Association for Project Management (APM) said:

The economy is facing a perilous turning point. Parliament must be given a say
Economy
By Lord Bridges
The economy is facing a perilous turning point. Parliament must be given a say
A balanced approach to the crisis requires a balanced debate – one that weighs up the health risks and the economic costs
How are Coca-Cola European Partners contributing to the UK’s sustainable future? Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
How are Coca-Cola European Partners contributing to the UK’s sustainable future?
At CCEP, we’re more passionate than ever about the role we can play in the vision for a fully circular economy.
Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Coronavirus
Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Pubs, restaurants and hospitality venues account for around 20 percent of all Covid transmissions, according to the government's deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting and Gaming Council
BGC response to Chancellor's statement
Responding to the Job Support Scheme announced by Rishi Sunak in his Winter Economy Plan, Michael Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said:
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB reacts to today's statement from the Chancellor
Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has today made a statement to the House of Commons on the Government’s plans to protect jobs through the winter.
Rishi Sunak's Economic Plan Does Nothing To Help Freelancers, New Starters and Some Women On Maternity Leave, MPs Say
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak's Economic Plan Does Nothing To Help Freelancers, New Starters and Some Women On Maternity Leave, MPs Say
Rishi Sunak’s winter economic plan leaves up to three million people without any specific job support and risks significant unemployment, MPs and economic experts have claimed.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Management Institute
CMI CEO responds to the Chancellor's announcement
As long as it's well-executed it will offer a much needed boost to battered British business as we head towards a difficult winter darkened by the continuing pandemic as well as the threat of a no-deal Brexit.
Rishi Sunak Has Unveiled A Plan To Top Up Wages For The Next Six Months In His Furlough Replacement Scheme
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Unveiled A Plan To Top Up Wages For The Next Six Months In His Furlough Replacement Scheme
The Chancellor has unveiled his replacement for the furlough scheme, with a plan to top up people’s wages for the next six months.