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Senior Tory Defends Pension Tax Cut As A 'Basic Decent Principle'
Senior Tory Defends Pension Tax Cut As A "Basic Decent Principle"
Economy
Oliver Dowden has defended the government's decision to lift the £1m cap on pension pots, a move set to benefit around 1m wealthy pensioners, in the face of claims that it is a tax cut for the wealthy.
Boosted Tories Are Optimistic Of A Comeback, But An Election Win Remains 'A Long Way Away'
Economy
Boosted Tories Are Optimistic Of A Comeback, But An Election Win Remains "A Long Way Away"
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
Economy
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
What Is Really Happening With Inflation?
Economy
What Is Really Happening With Inflation?
Jeremy Hunt's Low Key Budget Keeps Tory MPs On Side
Economy
Jeremy Hunt's Low Key Budget Keeps Tory MPs On Side
What Does The Independent Budget Watchdog Say About Jeremy Hunt's Plans?
Economy
What Does The Independent Budget Watchdog Say About Jeremy Hunt's Plans?
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
The House Live
Development banks need a bold new vision to tackle global crises
Economy
By Vicky Ford MP
Development banks need a bold new vision to tackle global crises
Mission Zero: Why the Skidmore Review can kickstart the nation’s journey to net zero Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Mission Zero: Why the Skidmore Review can kickstart the nation’s journey to net zero
New guidance empowers construction clients to help drive up standards, collaboration, innovation and value Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
New guidance empowers construction clients to help drive up standards, collaboration, innovation and value
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Labour Is Braced For The Prospect Of A “Game-Changer” By-Election In Scotland
Labour Is Braced For The Prospect Of A “Game-Changer” By-Election In Scotland
Political parties
'Hugely Complex' Legislation Is Causing A Backlog Of Bills In The Lords
"Hugely Complex" Legislation Is Causing A Backlog Of Bills In The Lords
Parliament
Government Has Got Rid Of Over 3 Billion Pieces Of Unused Covid PPE
Government Has Got Rid Of Over 3 Billion Pieces Of Unused Covid PPE
Health
Editor's choiceAll
The Jonathan Reynolds interview: 'Vulnerability could and should be a universal standard'
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Jonathan Reynolds interview: "Vulnerability could and should be a universal standard"
Jonathan Reynolds talks to Tali Fraser about a universal standard of vulnerability when it comes to energy policy – and his faith as a Christian where, he says, ‘questions of poverty and vulnerability are central’. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
Economy
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
One of the UK's leading independent economic research units, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has issued its verdict on key elements of Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget: tax, childcare, and health related benefits.
What Is Really Happening With Inflation?
Economy
What Is Really Happening With Inflation?
Inflation has been one of the central challenges facing the government as it attempts to improve the UK's gloomy economic outlook, and in Wednesday's Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was keen to stress that his "plan is working" to bring it down.
Economy news
After 45 years, it’s time for a new Equal Pay Act
Economy
By Emily Thornberry MP
After 45 years, it’s time for a new Equal Pay Act
Labour MP Emily Thornberry writes ahead of her Budget Day Westminster Hall debate on proposals for a new equal pay act
Banking on change
Economy
By Nick Hurd
Banking on change
The Conservative MP for Ruislip Northwood and Pinner calls for greater financial inclusion in the UK following this week's Westminster Hall debate on the issue
Partner content
Economy
By Saga
Saga Report on Generation W - Work : employment and the over 50s
Self-employment a lifestyle choice, not a forced change say over 50s
Parliamentarians have an opportunity before the Budget to commit to end tax dodging Partner content
Economy
By Tax Dodging Bill Campaign
Parliamentarians have an opportunity before the Budget to commit to end tax dodging
A group of organisations has formed the Tax Dodging Bill coalition which calls on politicians to introduce a Tax Dodging Bill in the first hundred days after the General Election. There is an event outside Parliament today promoting the campaign  
Budget 2015: EY’s predictions Partner content
Economy
By EY
Budget 2015: EY’s predictions
Ahead of George Osborne’s final Budget this Parliament a leading UK firm gives an insight in what the business community is expecting. 
Dear Chancellor, raise the National Insurance threshold to help low earners Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Dear Chancellor, raise the National Insurance threshold to help low earners
Call for Chancellor to take more action to help the lowest paid tops ACCA Budget wishlist, alongside promise of protections for vital public services.
Partner content
Economy
By Unite
Domestic worker ‘suffragettes’ demonstrate as Modern Slavery bill amendment debated
Domestic worker suffragettes demonstrate as Modern Slavery bill amendment debated
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Tax avoidance sanctions 'premature'
The Law Society tax law committee has denounced HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans on tax avoidance as 'premature'.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA calls for increase in gender diversity to boost business performance
New briefing paper emphasises value of gender diversity in business
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Can industry apprenticeships combat youth unemployment, asks CIOB
With National Apprenticeship Week in full flow the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) highlights the role apprenticeships play in tackling youth unemployment.
Partner content
Economy
By EY
Budget 2015 predictions: EY’s runner and riders
The Chancellor will take credit for the improving state of the economy and public finances, but real policy changes will have to wait until after the election.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET and CIE sign co-publishing agreement
The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) has signed a co-publishing agreement with the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE) for global online publication of the Chinese Journal of Electronics (CJE). The agreement, which excludes mainland China, runs for a five year period, starting this year.
Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET responds to House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report on Resilience of the Electricity System
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded to todays report, which sets out very clearly the steps required to deliver a resilient electricity system during the massive changes taking place as the UK makes the transition to low carbon energy.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
New Innovate UK Chief Executive appointed
TheBusiness Secretary has announced the appointment of DrRuth McKernan as the new Chief Executive of Innovate UK.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Raise National Insurance threshold to help low earners says ACCA ahead of next week's Budget
Call for Chancellor to take more action to help the lowest paid tops ACCA Budget wishlist, alongside promise of protections for vital public services.
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Airbus challenge young female cadets to design eco-vehicle
Airbus looks to inspire next generation of female engineers
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 The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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 The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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.
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Women into Leadership Edinburgh
2023
Edinburgh
Women into Leadership Edinburgh
Making an experimental approach to digital change work in government
2023
Online
Making an experimental approach to digital change work in government
Net Zero Week 2023
2023
Online
Net Zero Week 2023
Women into Leadership Online
2023
Online
Women into Leadership Online