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Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Culture
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrong
Maritime Chokepoints: It Could Get Worse Than The Strait Of Hormuz Closure
Defence
Maritime Chokepoints: It Could Get Worse Than The Strait Of Hormuz Closure
Cost Of Living Champion Lord Walker: Rejoining The Single Market “Would Be A Terrible Idea”
Economy
Cost Of Living Champion Lord Walker: Rejoining The Single Market “Would Be A Terrible Idea”
EU Reset: We Still Cannot Escape Brexit’s Core Trade-Off
Brexit
EU Reset: We Still Cannot Escape Brexit’s Core Trade-Off
Labour Cannot Rely On An EU Reset – Or Rejoin Pledge – To Win Over Voters
Brexit
Labour Cannot Rely On An EU Reset – Or Rejoin Pledge – To Win Over Voters
What Software Engineering Can Teach Us About AI And The Future Of Work
Economy
What Software Engineering Can Teach Us About AI And The Future Of Work
John Healey Set To Push For More Defence Investment To Stay In Britain
Defence
John Healey Set To Push For More Defence Investment To Stay In Britain
Opinion
The outsourcing injustice at the heart of government is finally coming to an end
Economy
By Paul Nowak and Fran Heathcote
The outsourcing injustice at the heart of government is finally coming to an end
We must scrap the triple lock
Economy
By David Gauke
We must scrap the triple lock
Formula 1 shows Britain at its best – let’s get behind it
Economy
By Greg Smith MP
Formula 1 shows Britain at its best – let’s get behind it
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Lord Heseltine: 'We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power'
Lord Heseltine: "We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power"
Home affairs
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Political parties
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Political parties
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards ##sash##
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
Health
Britain doesn't need fewer graduates, it needs better ones
Britain doesn't need fewer graduates, it needs better ones
By Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost | UCL
Education
We must scrap the triple lock
We must scrap the triple lock
By David Gauke
Economy
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Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Culture
Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrong
Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive
Communities
Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive
Critics say Lisa Nandy should spend more time meeting stakeholders in her brief, but the Culture Secretary tells Francis Elliott she’s fighting for the government to give hope to the most vulnerable. Photography by Tom Pilston
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: 'Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective'
Economy
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"
RMT union general secretary Eddie Dempsey talks to Sienna Rodgers about the potential for disputes under Great British Railways, the value of ‘militant strike action’, and why he won’t be leaving his council home
Economy news
New report shows UK economic growth and jobs powered by advertising investment Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
New report shows UK economic growth and jobs powered by advertising investment
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
Communities
By Lord Bird
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
How does Keir Starmer plug the holes in his sinking ship when it’s springing leaks left, right and centre?
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
Economy
By Baroness Kennedy
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
As UK ministers stride out into the world in pursuit of growth – navigating President Trump’s tariffs and seeking trading relationships and business partnerships wherever they can be found – it is important to consider two things: whether there ought to be ethical constraints to such activities; and how concerned we should be for our national security in dealing with potential partners.
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Economy
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
A trade deal agreed between the UK and the US will see tariffs on British steel reduced to zero, the two sides announced on Thursday.
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
Sir Crawford Falconer was the UK’s chief trade negotiation adviser until the end of last year, when his contract ended – and the Labour government declined to renew it. To scrap the post makes for an interesting decision now that questions around global trade are so dominant.
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
Economy
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Keir Starmer has described criticism of the UK's new trade deal with India as "incoherent nonsense".
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Health
By Emma Foody MP
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Go to any town, village or city and ask a local what they’re most proud of in their community, many will point to a local sports team.
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Nearly 10 years on from the Brexit vote, the unsayable has become the inescapable.
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
Economy
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
How should US trading partners react to its tariffs? Canada is in a strong position, but the UK and Europe are not, writes Tim Leunig. The solution: ignore Trump and wait it out
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour MPs in Red Wall seats have privately expressed anger after the government announced a new "landmark" trade deal with India which includes a National Insurance exemption for Indian workers, PoliticsHome understands.
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
Economy
By Clive Lewis MP
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
In all the media discussion about the government’s trade talks with the USA, one issue remains dangerously under-reported: the complete absence of parliamentary accountability – or wider democratic input – into the content and shape of these deals.
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Economy
By Ellie Chowns
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Britain stands at a crossroads.
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
There was a chapter in the 2024 Labour manifesto called “Britain reconnected” which set out its plans for a reset with the EU, singling out France and Germany as allies with whom relationships needed to be rebuilt.
The Rundown Podcast: Can The Government Avoid A Pensions Crisis?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Can The Government Avoid A Pensions Crisis?
This week on The Rundown we’re asking – can the government avoid a pensions crisis? Most analysts think the UK’s retirement industry is at a tipping point, and without bold and meaningful reforms, even if they seem politically unpopular, then the time bomb ticking underneath the pensions system will go off, and sooner than you think.
Minister Says Deindustrialised Areas Could Benefit Most From New AI Zones
Economy
Minister Says Deindustrialised Areas Could Benefit Most From New AI Zones
Deindustrialised parts of the country could benefit the most from government plans to accelerate growth in Artificial Intelligence, a technology minister has told PoliticsHome.
UK advertising records £42.6bn spend in 2024 Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK advertising records £42.6bn spend in 2024
New forecasts show ad market set to reach £45.2bn in 2025 and £47.8bn in 2026.
The government’s fraud strategy must bring all sectors together Partner content
Communities
By Which?
The government’s fraud strategy must bring all sectors together
If the government's fraud strategy is to be successful, it must bring together all sectors to stay one step ahead of scammers.
Vulnerable people should not be punished for DWP welfare errors
Economy
By Sian Berry MP
Vulnerable people should not be punished for DWP welfare errors
Nobody expects the DWP to be infallible. But when it makes mistakes with people's welfare, it should be the department that claims responsibility, not the vulnerable people affected.
Rebuilding UK defence and development requires ambitious critical mineral partnerships
Economy
By Calvin Bailey MP and Noah Law MP
Rebuilding UK defence and development requires ambitious critical mineral partnerships
On 4 April, as the trade war triggered by the United States raged, China again restricted exports of rare earth minerals, for which it controls 64 per cent of extraction and a staggering 87 per cent of processing capacity.
The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
With the Commons in recess, the podcast has headed down to the pub again to discuss the UK’s hospitality industry and the struggles it continues to face. A host of global headwinds and domestic policy contribute to a bleak outlook for the sector in 2025.
Defra has lost its way
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Defra has lost its way
A series of policy missteps has left Defra floundering, Steve Reed needs to get a grip
Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive
Communities
By Joe Fortune
Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive
The international and domestic kaleidoscope has been well and truly shaken.
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
2026
Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
Net Zero Week 2026
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Back Nuclear Energy 2026
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