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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
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
The welfare bill still forces people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely
Health
By Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
The welfare bill still forces people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely
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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
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
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
Local council reorganisation: a genuine opportunity – if we get the details right Partner content
Local council reorganisation: a genuine opportunity – if we get the details right
By WSP
Home affairs
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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
RIA responds to Spring Budget Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
RIA responds to Spring Budget
Responding to today’s Spring Budget, RIA Chief Executive, Darren Caplan, said:
New national rail passengers milestone reached in February 2023 – now over 100% of pre-Covid levels Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
New national rail passengers milestone reached in February 2023 – now over 100% of pre-Covid levels
The DfT has today published figures showing that national rail passenger numbers have reached over 100% of pre-Covid levels for the first time since March 2020. From Friday 10 February, passenger numbers on the national network hit or exceeded 100% five days in a row, and on Wednesday 22 February 103% was recorded. This means that passenger numbers have doubled in just over a year, with the DfT data showing that since the start of 2023 rail customers have been returning not just on weekends and the middle days of the working week, but also on Mondays and Fridays.
Rishi Sunak Won't Promise He Will Reduce Net Migration To Tens Of Thousands
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Won't Promise He Will Reduce Net Migration To Tens Of Thousands
Rishi Sunak is refusing to take up a previous Conservative party policy of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands after many failed attempts by Tory governments to deliver it.
ORE Catapult enables clean maritime innovation to surge ahead in offshore wind sector Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
ORE Catapult enables clean maritime innovation to surge ahead in offshore wind sector
£2.7m funding success for offshore wind projects to drive forward maritime decarbonisation.
Partner content
Education
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET responds to Spring Statement
Alex Taylor, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said: “The Chancellor has set out his ambition to drive economic growth, skills and jobs in the UK.
Jeremy Hunt Overhauls Childcare And Pensions In Spring Budget As UK Avoids Recession
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Overhauls Childcare And Pensions In Spring Budget As UK Avoids Recession
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said the UK is not entering a "technical recession" as he delivered his Spring Budget to MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Jeremy Hunt Scraps Lifetime Cap On Pension Allowance
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Scraps Lifetime Cap On Pension Allowance
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has scrapped the £1m cap on the pension lifetime tax allowance in a bid to incentivise over 55s, particularly doctors, to stay in the workplace.
All The Major Announcements In The Spring Budget: Childcare, Energy and Pensions Boost
Economy
All The Major Announcements In The Spring Budget: Childcare, Energy and Pensions Boost
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a confident Spring Budget to MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday with measures intended to boost the UK's workforce as he confirmed the UK was no longer in "technical recession".

Partner content
Economy
By Betting and Gaming Council
HUGE MAJORITY OF PUNTERS BACK BETTING PROMOTIONS
Over 80 per cent of punters believe betting companies should be allowed to offer promotions such as free bets.
Top Stories: Major Childcare Overhaul, Energy Price Guarantee Extended, Doctors On Strike
Economy
Top Stories: Major Childcare Overhaul, Energy Price Guarantee Extended, Doctors On Strike
Major childcare support is set to be announced by the government today as Jeremy Hunt attempts to tackle the UK’s poor economic growth and economic inactivity in his Budget.
Building a more affordable, accessible and sustainable future Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
Building a more affordable, accessible and sustainable future
In February, IKEA joined MPs and Peers across the political divide in Parliament to discuss what the business is doing in the UK to invest for its customers and co-workers, while continuing its transformation to become more accessible, affordable, and sustainable.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Insurance Institute
IFSAPPG Invitation for Monday 20 March 2023: CII "New Gens" programme presents challenges and opportunities for the Insurance Industry
Craig Tracey MP, Chair of the Insurance and Financial Services All Party Parliamentary Group would like to invite you attend a discussion on some of the new challenges currently being faced within the industry.
Jeremy Hunt Considered A Windfall Tax 'Price Floor' For Oil And Gas Companies
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Considered A Windfall Tax "Price Floor" For Oil And Gas Companies
Changes to the Energy Profits Levy that would introduce a “price floor” for the windfall tax have been under consideration in the Treasury, following concerns investment in the North Sea is at risk, PoliticsHome understands.
The economic and environmental case for greenshoring Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
The economic and environmental case for greenshoring
Bringing our supply chain closer to home can provide an economic and environmental boost for the UK.
Government must invest in the nation's health to help the economy
Health
By David Finch
Government must invest in the nation's health to help the economy
While the Spring Budget may lack the high drama accompanying November’s Autumn Statement, it would be a mistake to underestimate the challenges facing the Chancellor.
Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal
Economy
Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal
It wasn't until the early hours of Monday morning that the government was able to get an emergency deal with HSBC over the line to rescue UK branch of the collapsed US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
The Budget must strengthen our regional economies to drive national growth
Economy
By Marcus Johns
The Budget must strengthen our regional economies to drive national growth
As the Chancellor puts the finishing touches to his Budget, he should look abroad for the key to building national prosperity: growing regional economies. They are the building blocks for prosperity. Other countries, especially in Europe, know this well. It has escaped us in the United Kingdom.
The Chancellor must step up support for whisky distillers suffering from rising energy costs
Economy
By Alistair Carmichael MP
The Chancellor must step up support for whisky distillers suffering from rising energy costs
When you imagine energy-intensive businesses, there are obvious examples that spring to mind. Images abound of grand factories and industrial towns, steel producers and mass manufacturers.
Partner content
Economy
By Betting and Gaming Council
INDUSTRY VOWS TO BACK UK ECONOMY, BUT WARNS AGAINST ANTI-GROWTH TAX RISES AND REGULATIONS
The Betting and Gaming Council today vowed to back the economy by delivering on the Government’s economic plan of ‘Enterprise, Education, Employment and Everywhere’, but warned against measures which would threaten growth, jeopardise jobs, or undermine the customer experience for millions of punters.
Mobile UK’s Director Hamish MacLeod On The Next Steps For The UK Mobile Industry Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK’s Director Hamish MacLeod On The Next Steps For The UK Mobile Industry
Hamish MacLeod, Mobile UK’s Chief Executive, gave a keynote speech at the Westminster eForum policy conference, discussing the next steps for the UK mobile industry. He pointed to the Government’s upcoming Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, as important to both the industry and the Government’s ambitions to deploy advanced next generation 5G networks. Hamish was joined by Director of Mobile Network Strategy at Ofcom, Brian Potterill.
Why the Online Safety Bill needs a ‘metaverse’ amendment Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Why the Online Safety Bill needs a ‘metaverse’ amendment
The Online Safety Bill is an important piece of legislation which will help keep users safe in many forms of online activity. However, the bill is in danger of making a critical oversight – immersive online experiences, using technology like virtual reality (VR), must be made subject to the same provisions as other types of user-generated content.
Government Moving 'At Pace' To Help UK Businesses Hit By Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Economy
Government Moving "At Pace" To Help UK Businesses Hit By Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
The Government is urgently working on plans to help businesses in the UK after the collapse of US-based Silicon Valley Bank, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said.
Built environment students join CIOB annual festival Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Built environment students join CIOB annual festival
Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
PUNTERS FEAR RESTRICTIONS ON BETTING WILL FUEL BLACK MARKET GAMBLING, NEW STUDY SHOWS
Almost 80 per cent of punters fear restrictions on betting would likely drive customers to unsafe, unregulated black market gambling sites, a new poll shows.