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Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Coronavirus
Pubs, restaurants and hospitality venues account for around 20 percent of all Covid transmissions, according to the government's deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam.
Rishi Sunak Has Unveiled A Plan To Top Up Wages For The Next Six Months In His Furlough Replacement Scheme
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Unveiled A Plan To Top Up Wages For The Next Six Months In His Furlough Replacement Scheme
‘The Harder Yards Are Ahead Of Us’: Where Now For Rishi Sunak’s Economic Recovery?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
‘The Harder Yards Are Ahead Of Us’: Where Now For Rishi Sunak’s Economic Recovery?
Rishi Sunak Has Cancelled The Budget And Will Reveal A Furlough Replacement Scheme Tomorrow Instead
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Cancelled The Budget And Will Reveal A Furlough Replacement Scheme Tomorrow Instead
Rishi Sunak Has Been Urged To Consider A 'Targeted Extension' To The Furlough Scheme
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Been Urged To Consider A "Targeted Extension" To The Furlough Scheme
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused of “An Absolute Betrayal of Low-Paid Workers” By The TUC Boss
Economy
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused of “An Absolute Betrayal of Low-Paid Workers” By The TUC Boss
Up To £3.5bn Has Been Lost Through Fraud And Error In The Government's Furlough Scheme
Coronavirus
Up To £3.5bn Has Been Lost Through Fraud And Error In The Government's Furlough Scheme
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How are Coca-Cola European Partners contributing to the UK’s sustainable future? Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola European Partners
How are Coca-Cola European Partners contributing to the UK’s sustainable future?
How can the insurance sector lead the UK’s green and equitable recovery? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Insurance Institute
How can the insurance sector lead the UK’s green and equitable recovery?
Engineering is critically important to solve some of the biggest issues the country faces Partner content
Environment
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Engineering is critically important to solve some of the biggest issues the country faces
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Labour Has Criticised Gavin Williamson For His 'Silence' On The University Covid Crisis
Labour Has Criticised Gavin Williamson For His "Silence" On The University Covid Crisis
Coronavirus
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The Stage Is Set For A Westminster Battle Over The Survival Of The “Pret Economy”
Coronavirus
The Stage Is Set For A Westminster Battle Over The Survival Of The “Pret Economy”
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister assured his Cabinet that “people are going back to the office in huge numbers across our country.”
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Are Trying To Soothe The 2019 Intake – But Can They Keep The Shires And The Red Wall On Side?
Economy
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Are Trying To Soothe The 2019 Intake – But Can They Keep The Shires And The Red Wall On Side?
In a meeting with new Tory MPs the Prime Minister and the Chancellor admitted there were “choppy waters” ahead and the tough times are “likely to get tougher”.
Rishi Sunak’s coronavirus economic update: what to look out for, what’s missing — and what it all means
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Rishi Sunak’s coronavirus economic update: what to look out for, what’s missing — and what it all means
After prime minister’s questions today, Rishi Sunak will rise to deliver an “economic update” to the Commons, following four months of lockdown and unprecedented Government spending to try and manage the Covid-19 crisis. Georgina Bailey sets the scene — and asks what the Chancellor might have up his sleeve
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Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
MPA welcomes Government publication of the first register of businesses and sites registered for the Aggregates Levy
Following a request from the Mineral Products Association (MPA), MPA Northern Ireland and MPA Scotland during the recent Aggregates Levy review, HMRC and HM Treasury have published the first register of businesses and sites registered for Aggregates Levy.
Partner content
Economy
By Save the Children
“Eat out? I can barely afford to eat in”: While government pays for meals out, families struggle to put food on the table
Save the Children is calling for an urgent £20-a-week boost to the child element of Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, to support struggling families and minimise the long-term impact of the crisis on children.
Bank of England predicts UK unemployment will soar after furlough scheme ends
Coronavirus
Bank of England predicts UK unemployment will soar after furlough scheme ends
The UK’s unemployment rate is expected to hit 7.5% after a host of government support schemes are turned off, the Bank of England has predicted.
Government warned bosses could make ‘unreasonable’ demands as one in three shielding people ‘not at all’ comfortable returning to work
Coronavirus
Government warned bosses could make ‘unreasonable’ demands as one in three shielding people ‘not at all’ comfortable returning to work
One in three people covered by the Government’s now-paused coronavirus shielding programme say they are “not at all comfortable” heading back in to their place of work, official figures show.
Businesses warn Rishi Sunak his post-furlough rescue plan will not be enough to prevent jobs crisis amid low take-up
Coronavirus
Businesses warn Rishi Sunak his post-furlough rescue plan will not be enough to prevent jobs crisis amid low take-up
The multibillion-pound rescue package for the British economy unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month is not enough to stave off an unemployment crisis, a leading business group has warned.
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
The Green Homes Grant must be the first step in a longer-term, Government-led buildings energy efficiency and decarbonisation plan
The goal must be to ensure future new builds are safe, efficient, resilient, and perform as intended whilst avoiding significant unintended consequences in terms of poor quality installations and short-term boom and bust in the energy efficiency market.
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Green homes grant can boost activity but quality is key, says CIOB
The CIOB has today responded to the Government’s announcement of further details on the new Green Homes Grant.
Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
Boris Johnson warned 6,000 jobs may be permanently lost in Casino industry
Government “wrecking ball” to casino industry is costing millions and half the jobs in England are now “at risk”, warns BGC.
Rishi Sunak urges public to support their favourite restaurants as ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme launches
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak urges public to support their favourite restaurants as ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme launches
Rishi Sunak has urged the British public to help save the jobs of 1.8 million hospitality employees by making use of the Government’s ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ restaurant discount scheme.
The Prime Minister should apologise for misleading child poverty statistics and take urgent action to support worried families
Education
By Kate Green MP
The Prime Minister should apologise for misleading child poverty statistics and take urgent action to support worried families
The Prime Minister’s fiddling with child poverty figures isn’t just disingenuous and dishonourable, it's an excuse. Child poverty in recent years is a direct result of the policy choices made by Conservative-led governments.
Labour urge Rishi Sunak to reconsider ‘historic mistake’ to phase out furlough scheme as it launches major ‘fight for jobs’
Coronavirus
Labour urge Rishi Sunak to reconsider ‘historic mistake’ to phase out furlough scheme as it launches major ‘fight for jobs’
Labour has warned the Chancellor that he has “24 hours to save British jobs” and reverse plans to phase out the furlough scheme.
Could coronavirus trigger a corporate debt crisis?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Could coronavirus trigger a corporate debt crisis?
It is hard to see if TheCityUK’s new corporate recapitalisation proposals would benefit the public purse. Ultimately, it comes back to the old debate on whether to save failing companies or instead let the natural restructuring happen.
Partner content
Health
By Save the Children
A welcome recognition of the needs and challenges faced by families with children on Universal Credit
The National Food Strategy’s recommendation to extend free school meals to more children who need them would go a long way to making sure children get enough to eat.
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden says there is no ‘silver bullet’ on quarantine as Heathrow boss demands testing at the border
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden says there is no ‘silver bullet’ on quarantine as Heathrow boss demands testing at the border
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden has said there is no “silver bullet” to ease coronavirus travel quarantine measures as the boss of Heathrow airport demanded testing at the border.
Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible
Coronavirus
By Ed Davey MP
Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible
If we are going to tackle the inequality in our country, a form of Covid economics must continue after the virus has been beaten.
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer warns tourist towns are ‘falling through the cracks’ amid spike in unemployment
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer warns tourist towns are ‘falling through the cracks’ amid spike in unemployment
Britain’s tourist towns are “falling through the cracks” of the Government’s coronavirus economic support schemes, Keir Starmer has warned.
Exclusive: Ed Davey tells Rishi Sunak to fund universal basic income with coronavirus debt-for-shares plan
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Ed Davey tells Rishi Sunak to fund universal basic income with coronavirus debt-for-shares plan
Sir Ed Davey has called on the Treasury to allow struggling firms to swap coronavirus loan debt for shares as part of a scheme to fund a universal basic income.
Coronavirus: MPs say economic impact of lockdown not shared evenly despite 'all in it together' claims
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: MPs say economic impact of lockdown not shared evenly despite 'all in it together' claims
The economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown has not been shared evenly, despite the Government's claims "we are all in it together", a cross-party group of MPs has said.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
APM responds to today's report ‘Delivering the Government’s infrastructure commitments through major projects’
Any ‘surge’ in new projects must be matched by the capability to deliver them well and with the public good in mind.
Hundreds of billions earmarked for ‘levelling-up’ projects could be squandered without better co-ordination, say MPs
Economy
Hundreds of billions earmarked for ‘levelling-up’ projects could be squandered without better co-ordination, say MPs
The Government risks squandering hundreds of billions of pounds earmarked for infrastructure projects unless there is better local coordination, according to a cross-party group of MPs.
Rishi Sunak considering online sales tax in bid to save coronavirus-hit high street
Economy
Rishi Sunak considering online sales tax in bid to save coronavirus-hit high street
The Government has confirmed it is considering a sweeping new tax on goods sold online in the wake of the “significant” hit to the high street from Covid-19.
Downing Street defends 'back to work' push for civil servants after union threatens strike action
Coronavirus
Downing Street defends 'back to work' push for civil servants after union threatens strike action
Downing Street has defended its decision to encourage civil servants to return to work after a union chief warned of strike action.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Commission
Consultation to update Victorian-era transfer of ownership rules
The Law Commission has today launched a consultation on draft legislation to reform Victorian-era which still apply to consumers today.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments - Face coverings in branches: FAQ
From today it is a legal requirement for customers to wear a face covering in retail environments in England. This includes banks, building societies, credit unions, post offices and money service businesses.
EventsAll
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
2020
Central London
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards