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Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Economy
First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has said that the biggest challenge he expects to face as the Labour leader of the devolved government will be how to increase the scale of budgets to boost public services.
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Economy
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By 'Bigger Public Finance Challenge', Economists Warn
Economy
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By "Bigger Public Finance Challenge", Economists Warn
Tory Voters Say The 'Broken' Party Has Turned The UK Into A 'Sinking Ship'
Economy
Tory Voters Say The "Broken" Party Has Turned The UK Into A "Sinking Ship"
Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take 'Many Parliaments' To Abolish National Insurance
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take "Many Parliaments" To Abolish National Insurance
Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are 'Laughable'
Economy
Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are "Laughable"
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
Economy
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
The House Live
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge?
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
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Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Few sectors of industry have taken more of a beating in the last few years than that of the British pub. Jimmy McIntosh has been documenting those in London that have died, and asks what it means for the communities they serve
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economy
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economists and political scientists have suggested the Spring Budget package was so "small scale" it did not indicate the government was about to go to the polls.
Economy news
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Business awards: inspiring entrepreneurs take innovation honours
The success of some of the UK's most innovative small and medium-sized businesses was celebrated at a showcase House of Commons event.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
The CIPP encourages saving through payroll to support International Credit Union day
The call by the CIPP follows recent research conducted which showed that 55% of respondents would like their employer to offer saving through payroll.
Partner content
Economy
By GMB
Job losses at Redcar Steel and JCB are dark clouds on horizon with 1.7 million still out of work in the UK
Employment growth is likely to slow as large cuts in public sector employment kick in and as lower paid workers seek more hours to make up for cuts they face in tax credits says GMB
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Airbus Challenges Young People’s Views of Tech Careers
Students see the exciting side of a career in tech at TeenTech event.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
Leaders at the 2015 Annual Payroll and Pensions Conference warn industry of lack of pension experts and public understanding
Over 350 leading pension and payroll professionals gathered this week at the stunning Celtic Manor Resort, which hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup, in Wales for the CIPPs Annual Payroll and Pensions Conference and Exhibition and awards.
John Mann MP: John McDonnell’s big climb down
Economy
By Lord Mann
John Mann MP: John McDonnell’s big climb down
John Mann MP criticises Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell for having "haplessly fallen for the Osborne trap that has been around for many months to debate."
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The time has come to tackle the 'advice gap'
In response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Treasury's announcement of a joint consultation to explore how customers' access to financial advice can be improved, Guy Sears, Interim Chief Executive of The Investment Association, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
Improving customers’ access to financial advice
Responding to todays announcement by the FCA and HM Treasury on a consultation exploring what can be done to improve customers access to financial advice, Hugh Savill, Director of Regulation at the ABI, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Solid increase in September consumer spending, driven by leisure and entertainment activities
- Consumer spending continues to rise at a steady rate of +1.8% year-on-year - Solid increases seen across a broad range of categories, with the Recreation Culture and Clothing Footwear sectors among the best performers - Strong growth for e-commerce of +5.8% year-on-year, though high street spending remains flat
Tory MP hails new consumer spending figures as proof of economic recovery Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Tory MP hails new consumer spending figures as proof of economic recovery
The Conservative party’s rising star Alan Mak has welcomed new consumer spending figures compiled by Visa Europe, which show growth across a broad range of sectors.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Facebook vice-president to give keynote speech at Innovate 2015
Facebook vice-president for Europe, Middle East and Africa Nicola Mendelsohn and government ministers are among speakers at Innovate 2015.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
‘Keep the Apprenticeship levy simple’, urge training providers
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has responded to the governments consultation on the Apprenticeship levy for large employers by urging ministers to keep the resulting system simple.
Solving the UK’s productivity puzzle Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
Solving the UK’s productivity puzzle
The Chartered Management Institute hosted a fringe meeting at the Conservative conference which discussed how employers and higher education can work together to boost the UK’s productivity.
Britain must “supercharge” its exports Partner content
Economy
By Heathrow
Britain must “supercharge” its exports
Speaking at a fringe event yesterday, Conservative MP Alok Sharma called for Britain to “supercharge” its efforts on exports.
Partner content
Economy
By EY
National Infrastructure Commission is ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to drive investment
Malcolm Bairstow, EY Head of Infrastructure, comments on the creation of a National Infrastructure Commission.
Conservative MPs encourage professional bodies to engage Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Conservative MPs encourage professional bodies to engage
At Monday’s fringe, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Building, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis emphasised the importance of listening to professional bodies, “even if we don’t agree with them.”
Right to Buy vote undoubtedly a landmark, but now is time for the ‘how’, says KPMG Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Right to Buy vote undoubtedly a landmark, but now is time for the ‘how’, says KPMG
Commenting on the decision by the majority of housing associations to vote in favour of the National Housing Federation and Governments proposals on Right to Buy, Jan Crosby, Head of Housing at KPMG, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Unite
Osborne ‘the snake oil salesman of British politics is the hammer of working people’, says Unite
George Osborne continues to be the snake oil salesman of British politics, presiding over a phoney recovery, giving the rich an inheritance tax gift, yet bringing harsh cuts to millions of workers struggling to make ends meet, Unite, the countrys largest union, said today (Monday 5 October).
UK compensation culture is ‘a myth,’ new research finds Partner content
Economy
By Institute of Customer Service
UK compensation culture is ‘a myth,’ new research finds
The belief that Britain has developed a compensation culture is ‘a myth,’ according to new research by the Institute of Customer Service.
Public sector pensions: A push-me-pull-you question in need of a pragmatic solution Partner content
Economy
By The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
Public sector pensions: A push-me-pull-you question in need of a pragmatic solution
Speaking ahead of their event at the Tory conference, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountability urge the Government to resist kicking action on public sector pensions down the road.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Pension taxation changes alone will not solve UK’s £9 trillion retirement savings gap, says KPMG
Commenting in response to the Government consultation into the UKs pensions taxation system and what incentives should be offered to savers, which closes today, Stewart Hastie, pensions partner at KPMG, said:
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Construction industry needs an entirely different mind-set to meet skills challenge identified by Infrastructure UK, says KPMG
Richard Threlfall, head of Infrastructure at KPMG UK, comments on todays National Infrastructure Plan for Skills announcement. He said:
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Industry boosts CIOB Chartered scheme for businesses with new rules
CBC membersset new standards of professionalism in construction businesses across the UK and beyond.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association: Give people the confidence to save in pensions
The Investment Association has today responded to the government's consultation on pension tax relief:
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