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Lex Greensill Had 'Extraordinarily Privileged' Relationship With Government, New Report Concludes
Lex Greensill Had "Extraordinarily Privileged" Relationship With Government, New Report Concludes
Economy
A new report has criticised David Cameron over his role in the lobbying scandal and concluded Lex Greensill had "privileged" access to ministers.
Minister Admits He Is 'Very Concerned' About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation 'Pingdemic'
Coronavirus
Minister Admits He Is "Very Concerned" About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation "Pingdemic"
Minister Plays Down National Insurance Hike Reports As Government Braces For Tory Backlash
Health
Minister Plays Down National Insurance Hike Reports As Government Braces For Tory Backlash
Rishi Sunak Accused Of Having 'Hoodwinked' Tory MPs Over Foreign Aid Vote
Economy
Rishi Sunak Accused Of Having "Hoodwinked" Tory MPs Over Foreign Aid Vote
Rishi Sunak Hints Pension Triple Lock Could Be Scrapped To Ensure “Fairness For Taxpayers”
Economy
Rishi Sunak Hints Pension Triple Lock Could Be Scrapped To Ensure “Fairness For Taxpayers”
Kwasi Kwarteng Defends Rolling Back Furlough Scheme Calling It 'An Exceptional Policy In Extreme Times'
Economy
Kwasi Kwarteng Defends Rolling Back Furlough Scheme Calling It "An Exceptional Policy In Extreme Times"
Boris Johnson Rules Out Treasury Plan To Suspend Pensions Triple Lock For A Year
Economy
Boris Johnson Rules Out Treasury Plan To Suspend Pensions Triple Lock For A Year
The House Live
Maths deserves to be included in the name of the Science and Technology Committee
Economy
By Christian Wakeford MP and Professor Ulrike Tillmann
Maths deserves to be included in the name of the Science and Technology Committee
UK must lead in battery and fuel cell technology or risk losing its automotive industry
Economy
By Lord Holmes
UK must lead in battery and fuel cell technology or risk losing its automotive industry
From past glories to new hopefuls, MPs share what the Olympics mean to them Partner content
Education
By UK Sport
From past glories to new hopefuls, MPs share what the Olympics mean to them
Interview
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Without trust and dialogue, Northern Ireland risks becoming a permanent casualty of Brexit
Without trust and dialogue, Northern Ireland risks becoming a permanent casualty of Brexit
By Lord Jay
Brexit
Installing buffer zones around abortion clinics would be a direct threat to civil liberties
Installing buffer zones around abortion clinics would be a direct threat to civil liberties
By Desmond Swayne MP
Social affairs
Dominic Raab Defends “Smart And Sensible” Quarantine-Free Travel Plans For US And EU Travellers
Dominic Raab Defends “Smart And Sensible” Quarantine-Free Travel Plans For US And EU Travellers
Coronavirus
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In conversation: Alexander Stafford, Alan Brown and Baroness Worthington debate energy
Environment
By Adam Payne
In conversation: Alexander Stafford, Alan Brown and Baroness Worthington debate energy
Three parliamentarians with strongly-held views on energy, Conservative BEIS committee member Alexander Stafford, the SNP’s energy and climate change spokesperson Alan Brown, and life peer Baroness Worthington discuss what more the government should be doing to meet its green targets — and have a fierce debate about the energy topic of the day: hydrogen. Chaired by Adam Payne
Government must take responsibility for mask guidance, not pass the buck to businesses
Coronavirus
By Seema Malhotra MP
Government must take responsibility for mask guidance, not pass the buck to businesses
New workplace safety guidance has been branded chaotic and confusing, replacing legal guidance with vague exhortations to do the right thing.
Chi Onwurah MP: 'There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet'
Coronavirus
By Radhika Sanghani
Chi Onwurah MP: "There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet"
As one of the few MPs with a background in science and engineering, Chi Onwurah has plenty of ideas for how the government could build back better and save the planet. She tells Radhika Sanghani greater urgency is needed to drive change.
Economy news
Parties clash over priorities for London’s business community Partner content
Economy
By London First
Parties clash over priorities for London’s business community
Three of parliament’s leading business voices clashed last night over how to maintain London’s status as an economic powerhouse. 
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Higher engineering apprentices will help solve the skills shortage
During National Apprenticeship Week, engineers are highlighting that an increased number of Higher Apprenticeships in engineering will have the greatest impact on the skills shortage.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association supports work and pensions committee emphasis on consumer protection
In response to the Work and Pensions Committee report on Progress with Automatic Enrolment and Pensions Reforms, Jonathan Lipkin, Director of Public Policy at The Investment Association, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
New group to help companies recruit and retain more women engineers and scientists
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has joined forces with Prospect, the trade union representing professionals in the UK, to announce a new joint working group to help companies recruit and retain more women engineers and scientists.
Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Further growth in consumer spending in February, as rising real incomes and low inflation take effect
The February UK Expenditure Index showed: - Consumer spending rises 1.2% on an annual basis in February - Strongest spending increases in Hotels, Restaurants Bars; Food, Beverages Tobacco; and Household Goods - High street spending remains a key driver of overall growth
London calling: the capital’s expansion requires investment and innovation Partner content
Economy
By London First
London calling: the capital’s expansion requires investment and innovation
London must act to prepare for a dramatic rise in population, according to a group representing the capital’s business community.
Low inflation and rising wages boost consumer spending in February Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Low inflation and rising wages boost consumer spending in February
Rising real incomes and low inflation are driving growth in consumer spending, according to new statistics.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Report on Jobs: Stronger growth of staff placements in February
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs published today provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
Only value for money can ensure good outcomes for pension savers
In response to Labours proposed charge cap on new income drawdown products, Daniel Godfrey, Chief Executive of The Investment Association, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Airbus Announces Graduate and Apprentice of the Year
Adam Taylor and Hal Willis named best of year at awards ceremony
Stop the nonsense say critics of plain packaging Partner content
Economy
By Forest
Stop the nonsense say critics of plain packaging
Ahead of a parliamentary vote on the subject, opponents of plain packaging of tobacco came together for An Evening of Plain Speaking on Plain Packaging, explains campaign group Forest.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
European Court dashes hopes for reduced VAT on E-Books, says KPMG in the UK
Commenting on a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that France and Luxembourg cannot apply a reduced rate of VAT to the supply of electronic books, in contrast with paper books, Mike Camburn, indirect tax partner at KPMG in the UK, commented:
Partner content
Education
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Government and business want more apprenticeships but parents haven’t bought in
New research reveals clear stereotype of apprenticeships.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Boost for SME innovation as law changes protect intellectual property
Law Societys 9 year campaign to civilise IP disputes bears fruit.
Constructing change Partner content
Education
By Chartered Institute of Building
Constructing change
MPs across party lines welcome a new report by the Chartered Institute of Building which analyses the effect of migration on the construction industry.  
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Record low number of completed deals during 2014 is surprising, says KPMG
Commenting on the Q4 2014 MA figures released today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS),Andrew Nicholson, head of MA for KPMG in the UK, said:
Pensions world has been transformed over the past five years
Economy
By Steve Webb
Pensions world has been transformed over the past five years
The Minister of State for Pensions writes about the significant reforms over the last five years to the pensions sector
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Airbus selects the 100 teams for Round Two of the Fly Your Ideas global student challenge
University of Liverpool team joins the 10 teams from the UK that get 100 days to innovate with Airbus
Building a better future for the construction industry
Communities
By Steve Rotheram
Building a better future for the construction industry
Commenting on the newly released Chartered Institute of Building​ report on the effect of migration on UK construction, Labour MP Steve Rotheram calls for a greater focus on training to fill the skills gap as the sector expands.  
Partner content
Economy
By million+
million+ comment on Parliamentary report on productivity and small firms
The university think-tank million+ has welcomed the publication today (2 March) of a new report by the All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group which conducted an inquiry into productivity and small firms.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association supports FCA and DWP transaction cost consultation
The Investment Association is supportive of the call for evidence on transaction cost disclosure issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) today.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Blackstar Amplification – recreating vintage sounds with modern tech
Solid-state electronics has superseded the vacuum tube in all but two niches. One is microwave technology, the other is music amplification especially for electric guitar.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Societas Unius Personae (SUP): what’s in it for SMEs?
Main objectives of the proposal for a Directive on single-member private limited liability companies (SUP) welcomed, but safeguards needed, say experts.
Boardroom quotas will not solve gender inequality – Business Minister Partner content
Economy
By CIPD
Boardroom quotas will not solve gender inequality – Business Minister
Quotas for women on company boards will not solve the issue of gender inequality in the workplace, a Business Minister has said. 
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