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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
The House Live
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
Green Freeport status in the Scottish Highlands could speed up a just transition to net zero Partner content
Environment
By Opportunity Cromarty Firth
Green Freeport status in the Scottish Highlands could speed up a just transition to net zero
Most read
Yes, Prime Minister: How many PPSs does a premier need?
Yes, Prime Minister: How many PPSs does a premier need?
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
Minister Says Boris Johnson Unaware Of Chris Pincher Accusations Before Appointment, Despite Slew Of New Allegations
Minister Says Boris Johnson Unaware Of Chris Pincher Accusations Before Appointment, Despite Slew Of New Allegations
Political parties
Collaboration is key in reaching our sustainability goals Partner content
Collaboration is key in reaching our sustainability goals
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Environment
Editor's choiceAll
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
Labour Compares Government To P&O Ferries Over Plan To Cut 91,000 Civil Service Jobs
Economy
Labour Compares Government To P&O Ferries Over Plan To Cut 91,000 Civil Service Jobs
Shadow minister for employment rights and protections Justin Madders has compared the government's decision to axe 91,000 civil service jobs to shamed ferry contractor P&O Ferries's recent sacking of hundreds of staff without warning.
As the cost of living bites, we must make healthy food affordable and accessible for families on low-incomes
Health
By Jo Gideon MP
As the cost of living bites, we must make healthy food affordable and accessible for families on low-incomes
In Britain, we are trapped in a junk food cycle that means we now consume more highly processed foods than any other European country, except Malta, and have higher levels of obesity.
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Economy
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Backbenchers and ministers are receiving a barrage of emails from constituents desperate for financial help as the UK faces a spiraling cost of living crisis.
Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul
Coca-Cola begins introduction of attached caps across entire portfolio to boost collection and recycling, and help prevent litter.
The Civil Service needs to reform, but this crude approach to job cuts will only lead to poorer governance and public services
Economy
By Lord Kerslake
The Civil Service needs to reform, but this crude approach to job cuts will only lead to poorer governance and public services
“Why do you think the British public has fallen out of love with the Civil Service?”
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
Economy
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
The Prime Minister has asked ministers to draw up plans for cutting more than 90,000 civil servant jobs to free up billions in government spending.
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
Economy
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
The government is set to force restaurants to hand over tips to staff despite legislation which would underpin it being scrapped.
#MeetTheChampions With Heather Clark, Wolverhampton City Council Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
#MeetTheChampions With Heather Clark, Wolverhampton City Council
In line with the launch of our latest report Building Mobile Britain: The Case for Local Authority Digital Champions report, we have launched our brand-new video series, #MeetTheChampions.
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Economy
By Wendy Chamberlain MP and Baroness D’Souza
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Today, we are launching a landmark investigation into how we tackle the growing – and incredibly concerning – need for food banks across the UK.
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
Economy
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
The government has distanced itself from claims made by a Tory MP that record high food bank usage is caused by people not being able to cook or budget properly.
Why telecoms mid-contract price rises need clearer regulation Partner content
Economy
By Choose
Why telecoms mid-contract price rises need clearer regulation
It should not become the norm for customers to be left in the dark about mid-contract price rises. With the cost-of-living crisis, it’s time that Ofcom intervenes so that people can have certainty when it comes to their bills.
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Economy
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Michael Gove has dismissed suggestions that government will introduce an “emergency budget” within the coming days to help ease the cost-of-living crisis.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB welcomes focus on built environment in Queen’s Speech
Government Insists 'Money Is Finite' After Queen’s Speech Announced No New Cost Of Living Support
Economy
Government Insists "Money Is Finite" After Queen’s Speech Announced No New Cost Of Living Support
Downing Street has defended announcing no new measures to support those struggling amid the cost of living crisis in its Queen’s Speech on Tuesday.
Reliance on untested climate change technologies fuels concerns
Environment
By Dr Joshua Wells
Reliance on untested climate change technologies fuels concerns
Some MPs and experts have expressed concern that the government’s reliance on Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs), which aim to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, could jeopardise its climate targets and may even allow heavy industry to avoid cutting emissions as fast as they should.
Why the Government should invest in Digital Champions as part of levelling up agenda Partner content
Communities
By Mobile UK
Why the Government should invest in Digital Champions as part of levelling up agenda
To level up we must combat digital exclusion. The evidence shows Digital Champions must be part of the solution.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 1%
Commenting on the increase in the bank Rate from 0.75% to 1.00%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Association Chief Executive talks about being ready for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead
On the second day of the Building Societies Annual Conference in Liverpool (5 May 2022), BSA Chief Executive, Robin Fieth, spoke about important themes for the strategic agendas of BSA member boards.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction workers still at risk of exploitation, says new report from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the publication of the latest report from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, “Operation Cardinas and Beyond: Addressing exploitation risk in the construction sector”.
Minister Says Struggling Families Should “Buy Value Brands” To Help With Cost Of Living
Economy
Minister Says Struggling Families Should “Buy Value Brands” To Help With Cost Of Living
Environment secretary George Eustice has said families struggling to afford food could switch from named brands to value brands to help “contain” their household budget.
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation

Coming into force from this October, new HFSS legislation is considered the most significant change to the food and drink industry in decades, but how can businesses use the upcoming milestones as an opportunity for brand innovation?



Nicola Pegg, Director of Research and Development at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) explains the journey the makers of Lucozade and Ribena have been on to reduce sugar in its much-loved drinks. 

 
The world's poorest are getting poorer. We need a fresh approach to tackling inequality
Economy
By Patrick Watt
The world's poorest are getting poorer. We need a fresh approach to tackling inequality
The last two years have been brutal for people living in poverty, and for the billions more who teeter on its brink.
Boris Johnson Admits Current Cost Of Living Measures Won’t “Be Enough” To Help Everyone
Economy
Boris Johnson Admits Current Cost Of Living Measures Won’t “Be Enough” To Help Everyone
Boris Johnson has suggested that current government measures introduced to tackle the rising cost of living may not go far enough to “immediately” help every family.
Anxious Vets Warn Scrapping Post-Brexit Checks Will Expose The UK To Disease
Brexit
Anxious Vets Warn Scrapping Post-Brexit Checks Will Expose The UK To Disease
UK vets have demanded a meeting with Jacob Rees-Mogg to warn that the government's decision to scrap a range of post-Brexit checks on goods coming in from the European Union will remove the UK's "first line of defence against disease coming into the country”.
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