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Rishi Sunak urged to pump £200bn into the economy and hand everyone a £500 voucher in wake of ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak urged to pump £200bn into the economy and hand everyone a £500 voucher in wake of ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak is being urged to match the “unprecedented” coronavirus pandemic with a £200bn recovery package which would include £500 high street vouchers for everybody.
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Coronavirus
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Rishi Sunak to offer £1,000 bonus to firms who train young people in bid to prevent unemployment crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak to offer £1,000 bonus to firms who train young people in bid to prevent unemployment crisis
Boris Johnson unveils £1.5 billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson unveils £1.5 billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues amid coronavirus crisis
Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds
Coronavirus
Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds
'Conservatism is going back to the future': inside the Tory battle to regenerate in the wake of coronavirus
Economy
By Sebastian Whale
'Conservatism is going back to the future': inside the Tory battle to regenerate in the wake of coronavirus
The House Live
Will Rishi Sunak bail out Boris Johnson and show the environmental ambition we’ve all been waiting for?
Environment
By Anna McMorrin MP
Will Rishi Sunak bail out Boris Johnson and show the environmental ambition we’ve all been waiting for?
The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy Commercial
Coronavirus
By Associated British Ports
The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy
It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects Member content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects
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Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ordered to pay back thousands by Commons watchdog over ‘party-political’ letters
Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ordered to pay back thousands by Commons watchdog over ‘party-political’ letters
Political parties
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Defence
‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law
‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law
Home affairs
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Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
As lockdown is lifted, ministers are grappling with how to safeguard the British economy amid forecasts of a crippling recession. Meanwhile, the promised “defining year of action” on climate change has slipped out of focus. But could the government ease the effect the pandemic and advance its climate goals in one fell swoop?
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Coronavirus
By Darren Jones MP
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Public confidence is plummeting. We need a clear and coherent strategy to lift the lockdown and get our workers, businesses and consumers on the road to recovery
Economy news
Boris Johnson expected to say cinemas and pubs can reopen as two-metre rule scrapped
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson expected to say cinemas and pubs can reopen as two-metre rule scrapped
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm on Tuesday that cinemas, pubs, museums and galleries in England will be allowed to reopen from July 4.
Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions
Coronavirus
Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions
Six select committee chairs have written to the Prime Minister urging him to use the coronavirus economic recovery plan as a chance to also slash carbon emissions.
Coronavirus: Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid urges Rishi Sunak to focus on growth not austerity after pandemic
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid urges Rishi Sunak to focus on growth not austerity after pandemic
The former Chancellor Sajid Javid is urging his successor Rishi Sunak to focus on growth not austerity when the UK comes out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Planning permission extension is good news for housebuilders
The NFB welcomes the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announcement that consented sites, with an expiry date between 23 March 2020 and 31 December 2020 will see their consent extended to 1 April 2021.
Downing Street to keep plans to relax Sunday trading rules ‘under review’ amid revolt by Tory MPs
Coronavirus
Downing Street to keep plans to relax Sunday trading rules ‘under review’ amid revolt by Tory MPs
Downing Street has said it will keep plans to relax Sunday trading rules “under review” after Tory MPs threatened to revolt over the measure.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to retrofitting housing stock article
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have responded to Lord Teverson’s calls for the government to scale up the retrofit agenda in the UK.
One of the most energy inefficient in Europe, the UK's housing stock needs retrofitting to meet Net Zero
Environment
By Lord Teverson
One of the most energy inefficient in Europe, the UK's housing stock needs retrofitting to meet Net Zero
The two twin challenges, climate change and bio-diversity loss, can provide a credible route to economic renaissance. Upgrading the energy efficiency of our housing stock should be at the core of that new beginning.
The energy sector can power a sustainable, green recovery. Here’s how Commercial
Coronavirus
By Energy UK
The energy sector can power a sustainable, green recovery. Here’s how
Big ambitious infrastructure programmes to upgrade our housing, decarbonise transport and create a modern flexible energy system, along with the development of industrial clusters based around new low carbon technologies, will provide exactly the scale of economic stimulus we need.
Rishi Sunak reportedly mulling VAT cut to boost economy amid coronavirus slump
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak reportedly mulling VAT cut to boost economy amid coronavirus slump
Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a VAT cut to get the economy moving as the UK continues to emerge from lockdown.
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB renews commitment to BuildForce
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has renewed its support for BuildForce, the organisation which connects service leavers and veterans with opportunities in construction, ahead of Armed Forces Day (27 June).
To ensure the future supply of essential mineral products, the planning system must be reformed Member content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
To ensure the future supply of essential mineral products, the planning system must be reformed
A new policy paper published by the Mineral Products Association calls for reform of the mineral planning system to ensure future supply to support housing and infrastructure construction, manufacturing and other key strategic sectors of the economy.
Exclusive: Scrap Treasury and set up new ‘Department for Sustainability’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says
Economy
Exclusive: Scrap Treasury and set up new ‘Department for Sustainability’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says
The Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Layla Moran has set out a series of radical economic proposals — including scrapping the Treasury altogether.
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
The former head of the Royal Navy has urged ministers to create “safe corridors” to end the "humanitarian disaster" facing seafarers stranded across the globe.
Number 10 claims it has 'no plans' to end pension triple lock amid reports Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping key Tory pledge
Coronavirus
Number 10 claims it has 'no plans' to end pension triple lock amid reports Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping key Tory pledge
Number 10 has claimed it has "no plans" to end the pension triple lock following reports Rishi Sunak was considering scrapping the Conservative manifesto guarantee.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Job insecurity is the biggest barrier to home ownership for the first time in a decade
Buyers state job insecurity as the biggest barrier to home ownership (65%) compared to 35% in March 2020), overtaking ‘raising a deposit’ (40%) for the first time in 10 years.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF urges Scottish Government to ease restrictions
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the three Scottish Government departments, as well as a direct letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, asking that the current lockdown restrictions on home improvement companies are eased to allow installers to work safely in people’s homes.
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF saddened to lose founder member
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is saddened to hear that Everest Ltd has gone into pre-pack administration. Everest was a founder member of the GGF and has been a regular contributor to GGF meetings for over 40 years.
The Breakfast Briefing: Grim job stats revealed, kids missing education — and fresh row over Boris Johnson’s race review
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Grim job stats revealed, kids missing education — and fresh row over Boris Johnson’s race review
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Tuesday, June 16.
More than 600,000 workers have lost jobs amid coronavirus lockdown, new figures suggest
Coronavirus
More than 600,000 workers have lost jobs amid coronavirus lockdown, new figures suggest
The number of workers on UK payrolls tumbled by more than 600,000 between March and May as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the economy, new figures show.
Coronavirus
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Coronavirus call to action: Need for Government to drive innovation
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling on Government to use its purchasing power to encourage products and services that drive innovation amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
UK Concrete outlines framework for ‘beyond net zero’
MPA UK Concrete, the group representing the UK concrete industry, has developed a framework to help inform the delivery of an ambitious roadmap for the UK concrete and cement sector to deliver net negative emissions by 2050.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
MPA calls for reform of mineral planning system to ensure future supply of essential mineral products
The Mineral Products Association has today published a policy paper calling for reform of the mineral planning system to ensure future supply to support housing and infrastructure construction, manufacturing and other key strategic sectors of the economy.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
Government urged to integrate major construction sites into test and trace
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the Government to set up COVID-19 testing stations on major construction sites around the UK to ensure any outbreaks are tracked and traced as quickly as possible, enabling construction to bounce back quickly and safely.
Coronavirus
By OFTEC
OFTEC comments on Wera Hobhouse MP statement: Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is central to a green recovery
Paul Rose, chief executive of OFTEC, the trade association for the liquid fuel industry, said:
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
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