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Rishi Sunak urged to pump £200bn into the economy and hand everyone a £500 voucher in wake of ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak urged to pump £200bn into the economy and hand everyone a £500 voucher in wake of ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak is being urged to match the “unprecedented” coronavirus pandemic with a £200bn recovery package which would include £500 high street vouchers for everybody.
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Coronavirus
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Rishi Sunak to offer £1,000 bonus to firms who train young people in bid to prevent unemployment crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak to offer £1,000 bonus to firms who train young people in bid to prevent unemployment crisis
Boris Johnson unveils £1.5 billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson unveils £1.5 billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues amid coronavirus crisis
Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds
Coronavirus
Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds
'Conservatism is going back to the future': inside the Tory battle to regenerate in the wake of coronavirus
Economy
By Sebastian Whale
'Conservatism is going back to the future': inside the Tory battle to regenerate in the wake of coronavirus
The House Live
Will Rishi Sunak bail out Boris Johnson and show the environmental ambition we’ve all been waiting for?
Environment
By Anna McMorrin MP
Will Rishi Sunak bail out Boris Johnson and show the environmental ambition we’ve all been waiting for?
The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy Commercial
Coronavirus
By Associated British Ports
The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy
It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects Member content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects
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Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ordered to pay back thousands by Commons watchdog over ‘party-political’ letters
Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ordered to pay back thousands by Commons watchdog over ‘party-political’ letters
Political parties
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Defence
‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law
‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law
Home affairs
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Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
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?
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Coronavirus
By Darren Jones MP
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Public confidence is plummeting. We need a clear and coherent strategy to lift the lockdown and get our workers, businesses and consumers on the road to recovery
Economy news
Under-18s 'accessing payday loans' Member content
Economy
By Action for Children
Under-18s 'accessing payday loans'
Young people are risking a lifetime of debt by borrowing money from payday loans companies, according to new research.
Member content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Fighting to eliminate digital hiding places for child abusers
David Cameron will place GCHQ and the National Crime Agency (NCA) at the centre of a fight to eliminate digital hiding places for child abusers.
Black Friday boosts consumer spend Member content
Economy
By Visa
Black Friday boosts consumer spend
Consumer spending was up in November, with Black Friday rounding off another positive month for retailers.
Member content
Economy
By Innovate UK
N-Visage – the camera that ‘sees’ radiation
Createc was spun out of REACT Engineerings research and development group in 2010. A computing and electronics engineering business, it specialises in technical consultancy and RD in imaging and sensing. The company has applied imaging and sensing technologies in the civil nuclear, medical, aerospace, defence and security industries.
Dirty Money? Anti-Money laundering legislation needs to be clean Member content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Dirty Money? Anti-Money laundering legislation needs to be clean
Ewan Willars, Director of Policy at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, responds to Stephen Barclay MP's article on the Government's new anti corruption plans.
Member content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Driverless cars head to the streets
Four cities have been chosen by Innovate UK to run formal trials to see how driverless cars could be integrated into everyday life across the country.
Member content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Iain Gray welcomes support for innovation in the Autumn Statement
Todays Autumn Statement included new support for the Innovation landscape in the UK which included:
Member content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Autumn Statement: long-term support for innovation needed
Todays Autumn Statement included measures to support innovation but a long term package of support is needed according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Member content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building societies back ‘fairer’ stamp duty
The Chancellors announcement of reform to stamp duty will create a fairer system, the Building Societies Association (BSA) has said.
Osborne ‘must repeal carbon tax’ Member content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Osborne ‘must repeal carbon tax’
The Chancellor should repeal carbon price floor tax and exploit shale gas to keep the UK competitive, says a leading industry body.  
Member content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
cyber security of most small business is woefully inadequate
The Government has today launched a new Do More Online campaign aiming to help small businesses to increase their digital skills.
Member content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Quantum Technologies - a new £1bn UK industry in the making
World-leading knowledge and business capability is paving the way for a thriving UK quantum technologies industry worth potentially over 1 billion within the next 10 years.
Wanted: Female engineers Member content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Wanted: Female engineers
The UK is missing out on half its potential in engineering by failing to attract women, an industry body has said.
Bank transparency 'will tackle financial exclusion' Member content
Economy
By Community Development Foundation
Bank transparency 'will tackle financial exclusion'
New rules on bank transparency mean that financial exclusion is now easier to track, according to a new report.
Member content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Multi-million pound fund to boost UK university spin-outs and research
Innovate UK is supporting the 3.2 million iCURe project which has been launched today, which will help universities across the South of England to commercialise their research and start successful businesses faster than ever before.
Member content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
More women engineers are urgently needed
Thousands of female engineers will be trained up as part of a 'national mission' to get Britain building again, Ed Miliband announced today.
Member content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Direct Recovery of Debt (DRD)
Statement from Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of taxation at ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants:
Small business confidence soars Member content
Economy
By Santander
Small business confidence soars
Confidence among small and medium-sized business owners’ confidence has hit a record high, according to new data.
Member content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Over £30 million committed across UK for cutting-edge medical advances
Life-saving measures for patients have moved a step closer following the announcement of investments totalling over 30 million in emerging new treatments and technologies.
Member content
Economy
By Carers Trust
Carers Trust appoints Gail Scott-Spicer as new chief executive
Gail Scott-Spicer is to join Carers Trust in February as its new chief executive.
A manifesto for patient capitalism Member content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
A manifesto for patient capitalism
It's a manifesto for mutuals - the Building Societies Association has outlined its own policies ahead of the general election. Chief executive Robin Fieth explains why his sector, with its focus on the long-term, has a different outlook from the banks.
Summer surge boosts consumer spending Member content
Economy
By Visa
Summer surge boosts consumer spending
The warm autumn weather saw a surge of spending in bars, hotels and restaurants, according to new consumer spending data.
Focus on consumers “forcing change in banking industry” Member content
Economy
By Santander
Focus on consumers “forcing change in banking industry”
MPs were in agreement last week that scale challenger banks like Santander were improving the banking sector by providing serious competition to the ‘big four’, as well as driving improved industry standards through a focus on customer service.
Member content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Leverage Ratio framework less draconian than feared
The FPC announcement today demonstrates that they have heard and responded to some of the multiple concerns that have been expressed about the impact of a high leverage ratio introduced early, particularly on areas such as mortgage availability and price.
EventsAll
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes