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The Choices Facing Burnham's Government On Water

29 Sep Environment

Campaigning in Makerfield, Andy Burnham threatened Thames Water with public ownership – but has not so far followed through. Ben Gartside reports on a decision that will define his approach to privately owned suppliers of public goods.

28 Sep Economy

John Healey Pledges "Fiscal Discipline" And Hints At Welfare Reform

28 Sep Economy

Unison's Andrea Egan: I'm Not Rejoining Labour Until The Party Inspires Me

14 Sep Economy

Tory Council Asks For Housing Benefit Boost Despite Kemi Badenoch Calling For Cuts

10 Sep Economy

TUC Head Urges Government To Reject Choice Between Defence Spending And Public Services

04 Aug Economy

How Could Andy Burnham Pay For His Policy Pledges?

28 Jul Economy

Defy “Orthodox Economists” To Invest Billions In Reindustrialisation, Labour MPs Urge Burnham

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Connected technology can unlock the next wave of small business growth

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Connected technology can unlock the next wave of small business growth

30 Sep Economy

It’s time ministers saw our ability to feed ourselves from the sea as a strategic asset

26 Sep Economy

We need to get our welfare system back on track – and review the triple lock

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Ed Miliband: “Andy Has Given Us The Permission To Be Heard Again”

26 Sep Foreign affairs

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12 Oct Environment

Unison's Andrea Egan: I'm Not Rejoining Labour Until The Party Inspires Me

28 Sep Economy

Who Is Labour's New General Secretary – And What Does He Plan To Do With The Party Machine?

27 Sep Political parties

Neal Lawson: “The Most Naive Person In Left-Wing Politics”

27 Sep Political parties

Professor Brian Cox Left Hopeful By “Excellent” Burnham Conference Speech

30 Sep Political parties

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14 Jul Economy

Inside Burnham's ‘No 10 North’ Plans: “It's Not Just About Creating A Second Westminster”

Andy Burnham has pledged to create a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester that would serve as the ‘nerve centre of a rewired Britain’. Will it work? How? Sienna Rodgers reports

02 Jun 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

23 Mar 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

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25 Nov 2020 Economy

Bar Council: Spending Review announcement 'a pivotal moment'

Responding to the Treasury’s Spending Review announcement today, Chair of the Bar Council, Amanda Pinto QC, said:

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25 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Delivering on the Government’s ambitions to build back better and level up the country will take more than this - CMI

Today’s spending review represents a missed opportunity to prepare the economy for these changes through dedicated investment for upskilling and retraining in important, productivity enhancing, higher level skills.

25 Nov 2020 Economy

A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid

The government is facing a brewing backbench rebellion and ministerial resignations over its controversial plans to scrap the UK’s pledge to give 0.7% of GDP in international aid.

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25 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

APM responds to Spending Review

Please find below a response from Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession, to today’s Spending Review and launch of a new National Infrastructure Strategy.

25 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

The UK's Economy Is Set To Contract By 11.3% This Year, According To A Forecast From The Government's Finance Watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility has concluded the UK's economy will shrink by over 11% this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

25 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Public Sector Workers Have Been Hit With A Pay Freeze As Rishi Sunak Laid Out The Cost Of The Pandemic

Rishi Sunak told MPs public sector workers would have their wages frozen this year, as he set out the cost of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK economy.

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25 Nov 2020 Economy

Rail sector sets ’10 reasons to continue to invest in rail’ ahead of Spending Review

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the trade body for the UK rail supply community, has called for the Government to consider the long-term importance of the rail network, publishing 10 reasons why rail investment should continue, ahead of the Spending Review and in light of the debate over Coronavirus’s impact on the future of transport.

25 Nov 2020 Economy

Cutting Universal Credit will plunge families further into poverty and gut-wrenching hardship

Cutting the £20 Universal Credit uplift while unemployment is growing and many families are struggling to make ends meet is unbelievable. This money is what enables some families to put food on the table at the end of the week.

25 Nov 2020 Economy

The Chancellor’s irresponsible choices have damaged the economy, we now need an urgent path to recovery

The Tories talk about levelling up, but the reality is that they've been letting people down. We need urgent action to recover jobs, retrain workers and rebuild business in every part of the country.

24 Nov 2020 Economy

Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget

Former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell is understood to be rallying backbenchers to vote down any reduction to the 0.7% overseas aid budget.

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24 Nov 2020 Economy

CIOB reaction to HCLG report on pre-legislative scrutiny of Building Safety Bill

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee’s (HCLG) report released today (24 November 2020) on the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill.

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24 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

APM sets out four building blocks for recovery

In advance of the government’s spending review statement and launch of the National Infrastructure Strategy on 25th November, APM has set out four suggested building blocks to underpin a sustained programme to reset the economy and recover from the impact of COVID-19.

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24 Nov 2020 Economy

Building societies deliver robust lending performance

Released today, figures from the BSA for Q3 2020 show that building societies took a market share of 28% of new mortgage approvals in the quarter.

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23 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Betting and Gaming Council thanks UK Government for allowing betting shops to re-open in Tier 3 areas

The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to let betting shops re-open in Tier 3 areas with severe restrictions in place - but vows to continue to press for the full and safe reopening of casinos too.

23 Nov 2020 Brexit

It’s vital Britain secures an EU trade deal for our future growth and economic stability

The consequences of Brexit for business and the economy will be bad for future growth at a time when we are already facing an economic crisis because of Covid. Securing an EU trade deal, even a thin one, will be better than leaving without a deal at all.

For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why

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23 Nov 2020 Economy

For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why

With COP, the G7 and a new White House administration there are plenty of opportunities for Britain to continue its world leading role in protecting freedom and prosperity.

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20 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Casinos and betting shops offer to introduce further Covid restrictions so they can re-open in Tier 3 areas after lockdown

Casinos and betting shops have offered to voluntarily introduce fresh Covid restrictions in order to be allowed to re-open in Tier 3 areas after the latest English lockdown.

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20 Nov 2020 Economy

APM responds to the National Audit Office (NAO) report

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20 Nov 2020 Environment

The hydrogen economy starts today

Ignoring the role of the gas network in reaching net zero would hinder the UK reaching its zero carbon targets.

72% of UK managers name wellbeing as top priority for 2021

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20 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

72% of UK managers name wellbeing as top priority for 2021

At a pivotal moment for the UK workforce, when good management and leadership is more important than ever, a new report shows sizable shifts in attitudes to remote working and a desire to continue with some form of hybrid working when the pandemic recedes.

19 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Brexit Talks Have Been Suspended After A Member Of The EU Negotiating Team Tested Positive For Covid-19

Talks on the UK’s future relationship with the EU are to be halted for a “short period” after one of the EU’s negotiating team tested positive for coronavirus.

19 Nov 2020 Brexit

With the rush for a deal on, the government should consider a Brexit implementation period so businesses aren’t left in the lurch

After a tumultuous year for business, if a trade deal with the EU is agreed, an implementation period may be needed to help both government and business adjust with minimum impact

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19 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Safer Gambling Week is a “commitment not for one week but for every week of the year” Betting and Gaming boss Michael Dugher declares.

Michael Dugher, CEO of the standards body the Betting and Gaming Council, has marked the beginning of ‘Safer Gambling Week’ by saying that the industry is committed to safer gambling “not for one week but for all year round”. And Covid-19 restrictions which have led to the closure of betting shops and casinos across the UK will not prevent the week from being a success, he said.

The Prime Minister’s 10 point plan must focus on delivery

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19 Nov 2020 Environment

The Prime Minister’s 10 point plan must focus on delivery

The Mineral Products Association cautiously welcomes the Prime Minister’s ten-point plan for the environment but as is too often the case, we are left asking about delivery.

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