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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
By Which?
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
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
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Health
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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
Coronavirus
By The Packaging Debate
Packaging innovates for Covid 19
From corrugated to tray thermoforming to injection moulding the world’s packaging sectors have had to adapt to Covid 19. The UK has been no exception.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB calls for major reform of CITB and no delay to consensus
Following mounting concerns from members, the National Executive Board of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has unanimously called for major reforms to the CITB in order to support skills in the sector.
After coronavirus, we need a Green New Deal to deliver full employment fast
Coronavirus
By Liam Byrne MP
After coronavirus, we need a Green New Deal to deliver full employment fast
Instead of restoring the economy of old, we need to replace it with something better. Here are five big steps for a just, clean, green future.
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Leisure centres across the country could be forced to close their doors forever unless the Government comes up with an emergency support package, ministers have been warned.
Boris Johnson says safari parks and zoos to reopen in latest lockdown easing move
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says safari parks and zoos to reopen in latest lockdown easing move
Safari parks and zoos in England will be allowed to reopen next week under new plans to ease lockdown restrictions, Boris Johnson is set to announce.
Shops given green light to reopen to help high streets ‘spring back to life’, Alok Sharma confirms
Coronavirus
Shops given green light to reopen to help high streets ‘spring back to life’, Alok Sharma confirms
Non-essential shops will be able to reopen in England next week in a bid to help high streets “spring back to life”, Alok Sharma has confirmed.
Insolvency changes today must not store up problems for tomorrow
Coronavirus
By Lucy Powell MP
Insolvency changes today must not store up problems for tomorrow
The reforms in the Insolvency Bill are only a small part of the rescue and recovery package that businesses need to come through the pandemic.
Women still face barriers in the UK Armed Forces - here is how to overcome them
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
Women still face barriers in the UK Armed Forces - here is how to overcome them
Women can serve across all roles in the Armed Forces. But to cement this progress we must tackle the remaining hurdles to truly unlock the full potential of female service personnel
Liz Truss hails ‘historic moment’ as Britain and Japan start post-Brexit trade talks
Brexit
Liz Truss hails ‘historic moment’ as Britain and Japan start post-Brexit trade talks
Liz Truss has said the start of post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and Japan represents an “historic moment” for the two countries.
Poll shows public would back temporary suspension of Sunday trading curbs as Boris Johnson mulls economic recovery plan
Coronavirus
Poll shows public would back temporary suspension of Sunday trading curbs as Boris Johnson mulls economic recovery plan
Voters would back a temporary easing of Sunday trading laws in a bid to help the retail sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic, a new poll suggests.
We’re shovel ready – It’s time to unleash the power of Full Fibre Partner content
Economy
By Openreach
We’re shovel ready – It’s time to unleash the power of Full Fibre
If we’re looking for shovel-ready projects to boost the UK’s economic bounce back, it’s time to unleash the power of Full Fibre broadband.
Boris Johnson ‘mulls crackdown on Chinese takeovers’ amid row over Huawei and Hong Kong
Defence
Boris Johnson ‘mulls crackdown on Chinese takeovers’ amid row over Huawei and Hong Kong
Boris Johnson is reportedly planning a crackdown on foreign takeovers that may pose a risk to the UK’s national security amid mounting Tory concern about the role of China.
Coronavirus: Ministers draft in business chiefs for economic recovery plan as Boris Johnson ‘eyes July relaunch speech’
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ministers draft in business chiefs for economic recovery plan as Boris Johnson ‘eyes July relaunch speech’
The Government is drafting in business leaders and top academics in a bid to help the UK weather the economic storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson orders ministers to 'accelerate end to lockdown' to avoid millions of job losses
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson orders ministers to 'accelerate end to lockdown' to avoid millions of job losses
Boris Johnson has reportedly ordered ministers to speed up plans for easing the lockdown amid fears that millions of jobs could be lost.
Inside the big Tory row over food standards as Boris Johnson eyes post-Brexit trade deals
Environment
By Sebastian Whale
Inside the big Tory row over food standards as Boris Johnson eyes post-Brexit trade deals
The debate over chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef has had a distinctly 19th Century feel to it, with combatants split into two camps: free traders and so-called protectionists. As Britain embarks on a new future as a free trading nation, which side will prevail? Sebastian Whale reports
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
As coronavirus hardship sets in, the ever-rising growth in debt, poverty, and help from food banks will continue
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
VAT Reverse Charge delay is common sense
The Treasury have announced that the introduction of the ‘VAT Reverse Charge’ is now going to be delayed for a further five months, to 1st March 2021.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB Events - Face to Face v Virtual
COVID-19 impacted every sector and everyone in the UK and across the world. Sporting events, concerts and all social contact was stopped or minimised. The National Federation of Builders event programme was no exception. Events planned needed to be postponed or the way they were delivered to members changed.
Latest Brexit talks end with ‘no significant progress’ amid deadlock on fisheries and level playing field
Brexit
Latest Brexit talks end with ‘no significant progress’ amid deadlock on fisheries and level playing field
The latest round of Brexit talks has ended with “no significant progress” on a raft of key areas, the EU’s chief negotiator has said.
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB, RICS and RIBA welcome new fire safety measures in high-rise blocks
Three leading professional bodies in the built environment, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure many more high-rise blocks will be fitted with sprinkler systems and safety signs.
Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce Partner content
Coronavirus
By Leidos
Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce
Given the UK’s new place in the world, and the increased traffic expected at our borders post EU Exit, innovations are crucial to ensure that we, as a nation, are ahead of the game. By taking full advantage of technology already at our fingertips, we can ensure this is the case.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
CMME and IPSE join forces to help freelancers realise their homeowning dreams
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) is partnering with CMME, a leading mortgage and protection broker specialising in freelancers and the self-employed.
Coronavirus: Hairdressers will not reopen in June, Downing Street says
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Hairdressers will not reopen in June, Downing Street says
The Government is not planning to reopen hairdressers before July, Number 10 has said.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
“I am not eligible for any safety net”: One in five highly skilled freelancers having to close their business because of COVID-19, survey reveals
One in five highly skilled freelancers expect to have to close their business because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to new research by University of Edinburgh Business School in association with IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).