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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
Economy news
After Days Of Controversy Over 'Sexist and Homophobic' Comments, Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Is a UK Board of Trade Adviser
Brexit
After Days Of Controversy Over "Sexist and Homophobic" Comments, Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Is a UK Board of Trade Adviser
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott has been made an adviser to the UK board of trade despite days of controversy over his comments on women and LGBT people.
British Supply Chains Facing 'Severe' Disruption From Brexit, Industry Groups Warn Ministers
Brexit
British Supply Chains Facing "Severe" Disruption From Brexit, Industry Groups Warn Ministers
Britain's supply chains are at risk of "severe" distruption from new post-Brexit rules unless ministers take urgent action, industry groups have warned.
Investing in the electricity network must be the backbone of a green 'build back better' Partner content
Economy
By SSE
Investing in the electricity network must be the backbone of a green 'build back better'
It’s absolutely right that Ofgem protects billpayers, but the cost of delaying critical investments will cause us to pay a much heavier price in years to come. 
We cannot afford for Kickstart to be a false start for young people and employers
Economy
By Seema Malhotra MP
We cannot afford for Kickstart to be a false start for young people and employers
Two months since Kickstart was announced, the Government still has yet to set out what the targeted objectives of the Kickstart scheme are and the criteria for success.
Decoding diagnostics: building a flexible and resilient diagnostics sector in the COVID-era Partner content
Coronavirus
By Hologic
Decoding diagnostics: building a flexible and resilient diagnostics sector in the COVID-era
Beyond the immediate challenge of COVID-19, the UK must now consider what other steps should be taken to ensure it has a resilient and flexible diagnostics sector that can respond to future pandemics or other diseases with speed and efficiency.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Are Trying To Soothe The 2019 Intake – But Can They Keep The Shires And The Red Wall On Side?
Economy
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Are Trying To Soothe The 2019 Intake – But Can They Keep The Shires And The Red Wall On Side?
In a meeting with new Tory MPs the Prime Minister and the Chancellor admitted there were “choppy waters” ahead and the tough times are “likely to get tougher”.
Ministers Launch £2bn Drive To Tackle Youth Unemployment As Number Of Under-25s On Benefits Doubles
Education
Ministers Launch £2bn Drive To Tackle Youth Unemployment As Number Of Under-25s On Benefits Doubles
The Government is set to launch its £2bn ‘KickStart’ scheme on Wednesday as fresh data show the number of young people claiming benefits doubled during lockdown.
Now is not the time for unnecessary trips to the office Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Now is not the time for unnecessary trips to the office
British Safety Council calls on Government not to pressurise employers to get workers back into the office.
From tackling climate change to increasing employment, British forestry provides social, economic and environmental benefits to society Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
From tackling climate change to increasing employment, British forestry provides social, economic and environmental benefits to society
British forestry and tree planting provide social, economic and environmental value in rural communities; it protects biodiversity, and it protects the ecosystems services and natural capital we rely on. 
Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF “Stay safe campaign" going strong
It’s just over six weeks since the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) launched the “Stay Safe with MyGlazing” campaign to help rebuild consumer confidence and the results so far are very encouraging with over 23 million opportunities to see the campaign and the GGF/ MyGlazing.com brands in both online and traditional media.
Rishi Sunak warned tax hikes to cover coronavirus spending will choke off economic recovery
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak warned tax hikes to cover coronavirus spending will choke off economic recovery
Rishi Sunak has been warned by senior Tories and business leaders that increasing taxes to pay for coronavirus spending will choke off the UK’s economic recovery.
Rishi Sunak 'planning major tax hikes' to pay for coronavirus recovery
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak 'planning major tax hikes' to pay for coronavirus recovery
Rishi Sunak is reportedly looking to boost taxes in an effort to pay for the UK’s coronavirus recovery.
Liz Truss says questions over Tony Abbott’s women and LGBT record ‘irrelevant’ as former Australian PM lined up for UK trade job
Brexit
Liz Truss says questions over Tony Abbott’s women and LGBT record ‘irrelevant’ as former Australian PM lined up for UK trade job
Cabinet minister Liz Truss has said questions over former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott’s controversial comments on women and gay people are “irrelevant” to any job he will do for the UK on trade.
Labour MP says sorry for ‘below standard’ tweets on ‘racist’ Rule Brittania row
Brexit
Labour MP says sorry for ‘below standard’ tweets on ‘racist’ Rule Brittania row
A Labour MP who accused “fat old racists” of inflaming a row over the BBC’s decision to play an orchestral version of Rule Britannia at the Last Night of the Proms has apologised.
Boris Johnson prepares major back-to-work push as Labour say ministers ‘threatening people during a pandemic’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson prepares major back-to-work push as Labour say ministers ‘threatening people during a pandemic’
Boris Johnson is preparing a major push to get Britain back in the office from next week.
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'betrayal' over coronavirus-hit automotive sector
Coronavirus
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'betrayal' over coronavirus-hit automotive sector
Labour have accused Boris Johnson of "betrayal" amid claims the Government has failed to help the automotive sector weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Hancock says how well civil servants do their jobs is more important than whether they’re back in the office
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says how well civil servants do their jobs is more important than whether they’re back in the office
Matt Hancock has said he cares more about how well his civil servants “perform” in their jobs than whether or not they return to the office, amid pressure on Whitehall to set an example after months of lockdown.
Germany ‘ditches plan for EU Brexit talks’ amid concern over lack of progress
Brexit
Germany ‘ditches plan for EU Brexit talks’ amid concern over lack of progress
Germany has reportedly scrapped plans to discuss Brexit at a high-level meeting next week because Britain and the EU have made no “tangible progress” over the summer.
Boris Johnson ‘to draft in Australian ex-PM Tony Abbott’ for post-Brexit trade push
Brexit
Boris Johnson ‘to draft in Australian ex-PM Tony Abbott’ for post-Brexit trade push
Boris Johnson is drafting in former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott to help lead a post-Brexit drive to boost Britain’s trade ties around the world, it has been reported.
UK could seal Japan trade deal this week despite snag over Liz Truss Stilton demands
Brexit
UK could seal Japan trade deal this week despite snag over Liz Truss Stilton demands
Britain is still aiming to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with Japan by the end of the month despite Trade Secretary Liz Truss insisting on preferential treatment for Stilton makers in any deal.
PM condemns illegal ravers for 'endangering lives' as nightclubs make plea for financial help
Coronavirus
PM condemns illegal ravers for 'endangering lives' as nightclubs make plea for financial help
Boris Johnson has slammed people attending illegal raves for "endangering themselves and others" amid pleas for help from nightclubs forced to remain closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Ministers accused of 'pulling life raft away while storm still rages' as Labour warns of job loss crisis
Coronavirus
Ministers accused of 'pulling life raft away while storm still rages' as Labour warns of job loss crisis
Labour has accused the Government of "pulling the life raft away while the storm is still raging" as it warned some regions of the UK are set to be disproportionately hit by a looming redundancy crisis.
EU accuses Britain of showing no ‘willingness’ to compromise as latest Brexit talks end in deadlock
Brexit
EU accuses Britain of showing no ‘willingness’ to compromise as latest Brexit talks end in deadlock
The European Union has accused Britain of showing no “willingness to take on board the EU's priorities” as the latest round of post-Brexit talks ended without a breakthrough.
Britain’s debt tops £2trillion for the first time ever as government borrows its way through coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Britain’s debt tops £2trillion for the first time ever as government borrows its way through coronavirus pandemic
Britain’s national debt has topped £2trillion for the first time as the Government borrowed billions to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.