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Minister Claims Inflation-Matching Public Sector Pay Rise Will Cause “Deathly Spiral” Of High Prices
Minister Claims Inflation-Matching Public Sector Pay Rise Will Cause “Deathly Spiral” Of High Prices
Economy
Technology Minister Chris Philp has defended the government’s decision not to offer public sector workers a pay rise in line with inflation, because he believes this year’s hike in prices are “transitory”.
Why Boris Johnson Flipped From Promising A “High Wage Economy” To Urging Pay Restraint
Economy
Why Boris Johnson Flipped From Promising A “High Wage Economy” To Urging Pay Restraint
Minister Doesn’t Rule Out Recession As Inflation Set To Hit 11% And Growth Downgraded
Economy
Minister Doesn’t Rule Out Recession As Inflation Set To Hit 11% And Growth Downgraded
Two-Thirds Of Tory Voters Believe Financial Situation Will Worsen Over Next Year
Economy
Two-Thirds Of Tory Voters Believe Financial Situation Will Worsen Over Next Year
Senior Tory Says UK Should Rejoin Single Market To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Brexit
Senior Tory Says UK Should Rejoin Single Market To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Asda Chair And Tory Peer Calls For More Government Borrowing To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Economy
Asda Chair And Tory Peer Calls For More Government Borrowing To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Rishi Sunak Suggests Wealthy People Who Don't Need The £400 Cost Of Living Grant Should Give It To Charity
Economy
Rishi Sunak Suggests Wealthy People Who Don't Need The £400 Cost Of Living Grant Should Give It To Charity
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The real university challenge: creating a knowledge economy for all Partner content
Education
By Sheffield Hallam University
The real university challenge: creating a knowledge economy for all
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive Partner content
Education
By BT
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive
The economy made Britain great once – with the right government action, it can again
Economy
By John Longworth
The economy made Britain great once – with the right government action, it can again
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Minister Confirms Boris Johnson Was Briefed About Chris Pincher Allegations In 2019
Minister Confirms Boris Johnson Was Briefed About Chris Pincher Allegations In 2019
Political parties
Downing Street In Crisis Talks As Tory Party Fury Grows Over Pincher Scandal
Downing Street In Crisis Talks As Tory Party Fury Grows Over Pincher Scandal
Political parties
Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak Have Resigned As Pressure On Boris Johnson Intensifies
Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak Have Resigned As Pressure On Boris Johnson Intensifies
Political parties
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Countering the cost-of-living crisis – some quick fixes
Economy
By Lord Allen of Kensington
Countering the cost-of-living crisis – some quick fixes
The government needs to move fast to advert a catastrophic decline in the life chances and life expectancy of the poorest in our society. A decline that will take years to reverse and a decline that will see deep division and derision between the well-off and the poor.
Counties need the same attention as cities for levelling up to succeed
Economy
By Ben Bradley MP
Counties need the same attention as cities for levelling up to succeed
If we are to be successful in levelling up the country, putting powers in the hands of local communities coupled with ambitious levels of investment for those places, will go a long way to delivering this aim.
Why can't BEIS and the Treasury get on?
Environment
By Tom Sasse
Why can't BEIS and the Treasury get on?
At the heart of the government’s problems with the cost-of-living crisis is a rupture between the two departments charged with managing the economy. Is it just down to the personalities, or is there something deeper going on? Tom Sasse reports.
Economy news
Partner content
Economy
By Federation of Master Builders
Government right to use buying power to boost apprenticeships, says FMB
The Governments announcement that bids for public sector contracts worth more than 10 million must demonstrate a clear commitment to apprenticeship training will help boost apprenticeships numbers, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Partner content
Economy
By NCFE
Government’s approval of apprenticeship standard welcomed by Supply Chain Trailblazer group
Prime Minister David Cameron has today confirmed radical plans to increase the number of quality trailblazer apprenticeships across the country forming part of the governments pledge to support 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 placing ownership of the skills and knowledge required to perform key roles within industry firmly in the hands of the employers.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Confidence returns to economic outlook
A survey by the Chartered Insurance Institute sees an unprecedented two-thirds of their members expecting the UK economy to improve in the next twelve months - a 15% increase on 2014's results.
Partner content
Economy
By Federation of Master Builders
Two thirds of UK building companies turn down work
'Desperate need' for apprentices is key factor behind skills shortage
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
First A350-1000 wing goes into production
Next generation of Airbus all-new wide-body airliner takes shape
Partner content
Economy
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Barbecue like a pro thanks to AHDB Beef Lamb
AHDB Beef Lamb has released a series of cooking demonstration videos to help butchers capitalise on the barbecue cooking trend and help families perfect their barbecuing skills.
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Modern Slavery Act – shining a light
Disasters secure attention and rightly drive calls for prevention we need to ensure that they also drive action to tackle hidden everyday misery too. Last week saw the Government announce its turnover threshold for new anti-slavery disclosures and outline its next steps.
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Offshore worker engagement - IOSH links Lord Cullen and Bob Egan
The role offshore workers have to play in keeping themselves and their colleagues safe was discussed during a meeting facilitated by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Consumer spending rises strongly in July as Brits spend more on holidays, dining out and entertainment
- Consumer spending rises +1.9% on the year in July, up from an annual increase of +1.4% in June - Growth led by Hotels Restaurants (+8.6%) and a near-record rise in Recreation Culture (+5.6%) - Online retailers continue to record marked rise in spending (+6.3%)
July sunshine sees consumer spending grow Partner content
Economy
By Visa
July sunshine sees consumer spending grow
Consumer spending grew by 1.9% in the year to July, according to the latest Visa Europe UK Expenditure Index.
Overloaded lorries and overworked drivers: Mineral Products Association warns of looming road safety crisis Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Overloaded lorries and overworked drivers: Mineral Products Association warns of looming road safety crisis
Director of Economic and Public Affairs at the Mineral Products Association, Jerry McLaughlin, urges the Government to take action on unregulated volumetric lorries that are growing in number on the UK’s roads.
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
IOSH: Promoting safety and health key after rise in British work-related deaths
IOSH has reaffirmed its commitment towards shaping a safe, healthy and sustainable world of work after a rise in workplace deaths in Britain.
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Ofcom smartphone report highlights need for urgent overhaul of 999 services
As Ofcom's 2015 Communications Market Report reveals that smartphones have become the hub of our daily lives, technology experts are warning that there is a urgent need to make radical changes to the emergency 999 call service to reflect the digital age.
PSHE education and social mobility – an opportunity we can’t afford to miss Partner content
Education
By PSHE Association
PSHE education and social mobility – an opportunity we can’t afford to miss
PSHE Association Chief Executive Joe Hayman responds to research by the Sutton Trust & upReach contrasting social mobility between state school and independent school leavers.
Partner content
Economy
By GMB
Govenrment Threat To Public Sector Workers Subs
GMB Reaction To Government Threat To End Check-Off For Public Sector Workers Trade Union Subscriptions
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK businesses more confident and less reliant on government spending, says latest global survey of finance professionals
Finance professionals in the UK were more positive in the second quarter of 2015 with them reporting an upturn in recruitment, according to the Global Economic Conditions Survey organised by ACCA and IMA (the Institute of Management Accountants).
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appointed on Technology Software Systems contract
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Highways England on the 2.5 million Technology Software Systems (TSS) contract TMT054.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
ABI statement on financial advice review announced by Government
Responding to the Government's announcement of a review to improve consumers' access to financial advice, Huw Evans, Director General of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), said:
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
Investment Association responds to HMT/FCA consultation on financial advice
The Investment Association, which represents the UK's investment industry, today responds to HM Treasury's announcement of the Financial Advice Market Review.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
25 investment firms with £1.8 trillion of assets sign statement of principles
Signatories to the Investment Association's Statement of Principles are making a public commitment always to put clients' interests first and ahead of their own -25 members with 34% (1.8 trillion) of industry assets under management have registered as signatories.
Partner content
Economy
By GMB
Public Sector Redundancy Cap
GMB Warns That Government Plans To Cap Public Sector Redundancy Will Hit Low And Average Paid Employees And Will Break The Public Sector Pension Agreement.
Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Subdued Mineral Products Sales in Q2, But Prospects Remain Positive
Sales volumes of aggregates and ready mixed concrete were 4% higher and asphalt10% higher in the second quarter of 2015 than the same quarter of 2014.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
ABI response to consultation on pension transfers and early exit charges
Responding to the launch of the Governments consultation on pension transfers and early exit charges, Ben Gaukrodger, Savings Policy Manager for the Association of British Insurers, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Boosting investment in Nigeria's capital markets
In a joint report published today, financial and professional services experts have made recommendations to boost capital markets and attract domestic and international investment in Nigeria.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Leeds
2022
Leeds
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Leeds
Can departmental data sharing really transform citizen services?
2022
Online
Can departmental data sharing really transform citizen services?
Financing the reinvention of affordable housing
2022
Online
Financing the reinvention of affordable housing
Women into Leadership Online
2022
Online
Women into Leadership Online