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London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Economy
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
Economy
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
Economy
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Opinion
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
Communities
By Lord Bird
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
Economy
By Baroness Kennedy
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Health
By Emma Foody MP
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
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In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Education
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Political parties
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
Political parties
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Defence
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Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
Why Britain Can't Build
Economy
Why Britain Can't Build
We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Ben Houchen: 'I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Economy
Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens
Economy news
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Defence
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
A former foreign office minister has urged the government to reduce foreign aid spending and put the money saved towards funding the military.
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
Defence
By Jeremy Browne
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
The UK must be clear-headed about what lies in front of us. That includes shifting our emphasis from soft power to hard power.
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Leading economist Paul Johnson believes "there's a good chance we'll have more tax rises" if Keir Starmer decides to significantly raise defence spending.
The Greek model – what can the UK learn? Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
The Greek model – what can the UK learn?
The UK should look to Greece for lessons on investment and economic transformation
The new rules of the workplace
Economy
By Harriet Symonds
The new rules of the workplace
Technology, the pandemic and generational shifts are changing workplace etiquette. Parliament in particular is struggling to find its way, writes Harriet Symonds. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
Defence
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
More people would oppose than support tax rises to pay for an increase in defence spending, YouGov polling has suggested.
We have a rare opportunity to give whistle blowers the support they deserve
Economy
By Alex Sobel MP and Azeem Rafiq
We have a rare opportunity to give whistle blowers the support they deserve
Stronger protections for whistleblowers are good for employees and employers, and will help prevent scandals like the Post Office disgrace from happening again.
Building societies are at the heart of their communities Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Building societies are at the heart of their communities
It’s 250 years since the very first building society was set up but their value is greater than ever.
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump 'Please Think Again' On Steel Tariffs
Economy
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump "Please Think Again" On Steel Tariffs
A Labour MP has urged President Donald Trump to "please think again" about plans for a 25 per cent import tax on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's 'Red Lines' Of Closeness With Europe
Economy
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's "Red Lines" Of Closeness With Europe
Praful Nargund, a former Labour candidate and director of a new think tank, has said his new organisation will test where the UK public's “red lines” are for closer cooperation with Europe.
New powers will help us crack down on benefit fraudsters
Economy
By Andrew Western MP
New powers will help us crack down on benefit fraudsters
In the face of an ever-increasing welfare bill, it’s time we had the tools to keep pace with the increasing sophistication of fraud and minimise errors.
New APPG brings closer links between the advertising industry and parliamentarians Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
New APPG brings closer links between the advertising industry and parliamentarians
With revenue of £40 billion and exports of £15 billion, advertising is a vital part of the UK growth agenda, say industry leaders
British blackcurrant growers call on MPs to support investment in innovation and sustainability Partner content
Economy
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
British blackcurrant growers call on MPs to support investment in innovation and sustainability
Over 30 parliamentarians met with the UK’s blackcurrant growers at the Ribena Blackcurrant Growers’ reception last week, where the Minister for Farming gave an overview of the opportunities for the industry while listening to some of the challenges growers face ahead of the harvest season.
UK ad spend rose 9.7% to £10.6bn in Q3 2024 Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK ad spend rose 9.7% to £10.6bn in Q3 2024
Preliminary estimates show the UK's ad market was worth £40.7bn in 2024, a rise of 11.2% year-on-year
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Multiple Labour figures have come out against Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she announced support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and reducing environmental requirements placed on developers.
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Economy
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government’s commitment to building a third runway at Heathrow airport, after she claimed the project would increase growth, investment and exports.
Reeves can tunnel to a growth victory with a new Lower Thames Crossing
Economy
By Jim Dickson MP
Reeves can tunnel to a growth victory with a new Lower Thames Crossing
“The first thing you need to do is sort the Dartford Crossing” were the first words I’d hear door-knocking during the campaign.
Improving Paternity Leave Provisions ‘Could Boost The Economy By £2.6bn’
Economy
Improving Paternity Leave Provisions ‘Could Boost The Economy By £2.6bn’
Exclusive: Expanding the statutory level of paternity leave for fathers could deliver £2.6bn of long-term growth to the UK economy, according to new research.
Working-class graduates are being squeezed out of internships
Communities
By Nick Harrison
Working-class graduates are being squeezed out of internships
This month at the Sutton Trust we’ve taken on two new interns. Highly motivated young people keen to take their first steps in a charity sector career.
Labour MP Says Current Law 'Not Sufficient' To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
Economy
Labour MP Says Current Law "Not Sufficient" To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
A Labour MP has said that existing legislation to prevent forced labour in UK supply chains is “not sufficient”, as a new committee inquiry is set to examine whether a change to the law is needed.
Labour MPs Warn Rachel Reeves Welfare Cuts Would Be 'Utterly Disastrous'
Economy
Labour MPs Warn Rachel Reeves Welfare Cuts Would Be "Utterly Disastrous"
The government faces a backlash from Labour MPs if it decides to cut spending in areas like welfare in response to recent rises in borrowing costs.
The insurance market is causing consumers all sorts of difficulties. Here’s what needs to happen Partner content
Communities
By Which?
The insurance market is causing consumers all sorts of difficulties. Here’s what needs to happen
Car insurance premiums have been enough to drive motorists round the bend recently. While the worst of price rises may have now passed, it’s little comfort for drivers who have had to shell out hundreds of pounds more for cover than they would have done just a few years ago.
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A 'Test Case' For Britain's Place In The World
Economy
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A "Test Case" For Britain's Place In The World
The critical minerals industry is widely seen as a “test case” for Britain’s role in the world, as experts and MPs warn the government against “rushing” into trade agreements with China.
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Economy
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Tulip Siddiq has resigned as economic secretary to the Treasury, saying the controversy over her family finances is becoming a "distraction" from the work of government.
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025