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13 Jul 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.

07 Jul Communities

London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms

The international fightback against dangerous products sold online

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04 Jul Communities

The international fightback against dangerous products sold online

26 Jun Economy

Downing Street Pushes For Progress In Compromise Talks With Welfare Rebels

25 Jun Health

Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster

21 Jun Economy

Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party

20 Jun Economy

Reeves Urged To Open Door To US Business Talent Fleeing Trump

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17 Jul Education

Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children

UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth

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16 Jul Education

UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth

14 Jul Economy

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

17 Jul Political parties

Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings

14 Jul Parliament

UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space

13 Jul Defence

Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions

16 Jul Political parties

Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"

13 Jul Communities

Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"

14 Jul Health

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15 Jun 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

01 Jun 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

18 May 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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29 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson vows ‘Rooseveltian’ revolution to get UK economy out of coronavirus ‘nightmare’

Boris Johnson has promised to launch a “Rooseveltian” public spending programme in a bid to help Britain recover from the “nightmare” of the coronavirus pandemic.

29 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ministers urged to stave off ‘second wave’ of unemployment with major job creation plan

The Government must take drastic action to stave off a “second wave” of coronavirus-related job losses, a major think tank is warning.

28 Jun 2020 Economy

'Complacent' regulator failing to protect consumers from problem gambling, MPs warn

The Government and the gambling regulator have been “complacent” over the risks of problem gambling and have “failed to adequately protect consumers” from its impact, MPs have warned.

28 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson pledges billions to grow UK out of coronavirus recession and claims he’s ‘fit as butcher’s dog’

Boris Johnson has pledged to “build our way back to health” with a multi-billion spending blitz to grow the UK out of the coronavirus-induced recession.

26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB announces winners of its seventh global student challenge

A team from Toronto has been announced as the winner of the seventh annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition, after facing a fiercely competitive international field. The winners are DGC Toronto, a team of four final-year students studying for the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) at George Brown College, a university which also made it to the 2019 finals.

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

“Two Years is Too Long” – NFB issues verdict on CITB Consensus Delay

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has expressed significant concern at the proposals issued today by CITB for supporting the industry’s training and skills delivery.

To reduce racial inequality, we need a housing market that works for all

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25 Jun 2020 Economy

To reduce racial inequality, we need a housing market that works for all

Responses to the housing crisis have been woeful at best. From Labour’s obsession with flats, particularly in the capital, to the Conservatives’ fixation with home ownership, which has decreased. Nobody is getting it right.

25 Jun 2020 Brexit

Michel Barnier insists Brexit deal still ‘possible‘ as he signals ‘flexibility’ on key sticking points

A post-Brexit deal between Britain and the European Union is “still possible”, the bloc’s chief negotiator has said, as he signalled a “margin of flexibility” on key sticking points in the talks.

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero

As lockdown is lifted, ministers are grappling with how to safeguard the British economy amid forecasts of a crippling recession. Meanwhile, the promised “defining year of action” on climate change has slipped out of focus. But could the government ease the effect the pandemic and advance its climate goals in one fell swoop?

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Families still suffering from 2008 financial crisis when coronavirus hit, says IFS

Households were hit by the coronavirus crisis while they were still suffering a long hangover from the financial crash, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

24 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

CIOB responds to MHCLG plan to 'Get Britain Building'

The CIOB has responded to plans from the government suggesting construction sites could see longer working hours to help maintain social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

The Breakfast Briefing: PM told to ready for second wave, Commons bullying row latest, fresh pressure over Jenrick planning storm

Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Wednesday, June 24.

24 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Disadvantaged workers being ‘failed’ by apprenticeships system, government advisers warn

Workers from disadvantaged backgrounds are being “left behind” by the UK’s apprenticeships system, the Government’s own social mobility advisers have warned.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson 'will not hesitate' to bring back lockdown if coronavirus spikes — as Chris Whitty says two-metre move not ‘risk-free’

Boris Johnson says he "will not hesitate" to re-introduce lockdown measures at a local and national level if Covid-19 infection rates spike, after announcing further relaxations on restrictions.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Minister says government ‘aspiring’ to reopen gyms in mid-July as they miss out on latest lockdown easing plan

The Government has an “aspiration” to re-open gyms and other indoor leisure centres in mid-July, the Culture Secretary has said.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

CIOB and SACPCMP to work together for benefit of South African construction sector

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on a number of fronts with the view to supporting development and growth within the built environment.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

Industry using GGF safe guides to tackle COVID-19

In May, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was first to launch comprehensive Installer and Homeowners’ Safe Guides for the industry. The high-quality content which is underpinned by the latest Government Guidance has seen a huge upsurge in downloads and usage of the Guides, as well as an increase in page views of general COVID-19 content on the GGF’s website.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Explained: All the key changes to England's coronavirus lockdown announced by Boris Johnson as two-metre rule cut

Boris Johnson has announced a major relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England. But what are the details of the new plans and how will it impact on our day-to-day lives?

23 Jun 2020 Economy

GGF pleased at positive signs for conservatory sector

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received some interesting statistics and comments indicating that 2020 could be a very good year for conservatory sales.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Channel Glass: GGF launches new publications

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Technical Team is continuing to update and add to the Federation’s “best in industry” publications. Following last month’s launch of the Technical Datasheet series on Window Film, the GGF is pleased to introduce the Series 4.6 Channel Glass, which includes five new Technical Datasheets.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Record membership growth despite COVID-19

Since March 2020 the UK has seen an unprecedented period where COVID-19 has impacted the construction sector, with many construction businesses, large and small, being put in very difficult operational positions.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Longer Sunday trading hours would be bad news for workers, with little benefit for the economy

Extending Sunday trading hours would have little economic benefit, and be damaging for the workers who have kept us fed through this pandemic

23 Jun 2020 Economy

GGF welcomes new government plans to boost construction

New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely will be introduced this week, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced on 22 June 2020).

23 Jun 2020 Economy

Great Britain top of the league in construction aggregates recycling

Recycled and secondary sources of construction aggregates supplied 28% of total demand in Great Britain in 2018, well ahead of the European average. This is an ongoing success story for the mineral products industry and reflects the sector’s continued commitment to recycling and the circular economy.