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New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel

08 May Economy

A trade deal agreed between the UK and the US will see tariffs on British steel reduced to zero, the two sides announced on Thursday.

07 May Economy

Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs

07 May Economy

PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"

07 May Economy

How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?

06 May Economy

Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal

06 May Economy

Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”

01 May Economy

The Rundown Podcast: Can The Government Avoid A Pensions Crisis?

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07 May Health

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07 May Brexit

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06 May Economy

My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal

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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal

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02 May Communities

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06 May 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

26 Mar 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

24 Mar 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

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04 Nov 2015 Economy

Why funding for science matters

Ahead of her debate in Parliament today, Labour’s Angela Smith tells PoliticsHome’s Central Lobby why the chancellor needs to prioritise funding for science, a sector that “more than pays its way”.

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03 Nov 2015 Economy

Clampdown on the compensation cowboys

Time to bring an end to wild west approach of CMCs

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02 Nov 2015 Economy

SRA introduces more changes to help businesses thrive

Changes that will make it easier for law firms to do business are included in the latest version of the SRA Handbook, which was published on 1 November.

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02 Nov 2015 Economy

Six million Brits are earning less than a Living Wage

Some 5.84 million people are paid less than the Living Wage, according to new research published today by KPMG:

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30 Oct 2015 Economy

Guidance available for new accountants' reports

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published guidance to explain changes to accountants reports which come into effect for accounting periods ending on or after 1 November.

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

Equities remain best-selling asset class for five consecutive months

The Investment Association today publishes its monthly statistics for authorised investment funds forSeptember 2015 which show:

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

Women on boards: There’s still a long way to go before the UK can say ‘job done’, says EY

Liz Bingham, an EY partner who received an OBE this year for her services to equality in the workplace, commented:

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

'More needs to be done' to encourage people to save in a tax efficient way - Saga

Saga comments on ONS population projections

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

Investigation: the government’s funding of Kids Company

The National Audit Office has published the findings from its investigation into the governments funding of Kids Company. The public sector has provided funding to Kids Company for at least 15 years, although the governments records suggest the charity started applying for public sector funding as early as 1996. On 5 August 2015, Kids Company closed and was subsequently wound up as it was insolvent.

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28 Oct 2015 Economy

Retirement flats – protecting owners from hidden fees

Owners of retirement flats and their families are being caught out by unexpected charges hidden in leases.

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28 Oct 2015 Economy

Receiving benefits because of your mental health? You’re up to three times more likely to be punished by the DWP than helped to find work

Data from Mind today reveal the scale of sanctions imposed on people with mental health problems being supported by out-of-work disability benefits.

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28 Oct 2015 Economy

SRA helps law firms provide more services to consumers

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is helping law firms that want to expand their business beyond traditional legal services by publishing new guidance on the Separate Business Rule.

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27 Oct 2015 Economy

Construction output figures expose impact of skills shortage, says FMB

Todays ONS figures, which show a 2.2% drop in construction output, expose the growing impact of the construction skills shortage, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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27 Oct 2015 Economy

Tax credit debate: What happens now?

As the Chancellor signals a rethink over tax credit reductions, Turn2usexplores what could happen next.

27 Oct 2015 Economy

How do you get the voices of young people into Parliament?

Former Treasury Minister Chloe Smith MP writes ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on 'Young jobseekers and the Department of Work and Pensions'.

26 Oct 2015 Economy

Today we stand up to the worst of the Tory party

Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson & former Transport Minister Baroness Kramer explains why her party will oppose the Government's tax credit changes in the Lords today and calls on other peers to: "join with us and stop this disgraceful policy in its tracks".

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23 Oct 2015 Economy

KPMG comments on the job losses in UK steel sector

KPMG comments on job losses and closures in the UK steel sector.

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22 Oct 2015 Economy

Challenger banks will welcome ‘nod’ to capital discrepancy, says KPMG

Commenting in response to todays publication of the Competition and Markets Authoritys (CMA) publication of its report into retail banking, Warren Mead, UK Head of Challenger Banking at KPMG, said:

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22 Oct 2015 Economy

UK tax gap narrows, but still billions left uncollected

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants comments on new UK tax gap figures, saying 'there is still much to be done'.

Lib Dem former minister Jo Swinson speaks out against gender quotas on boards

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22 Oct 2015 Economy

Lib Dem former minister Jo Swinson speaks out against gender quotas on boards

Senior leaders from business and government have gone head-to-head over whether mandatory quotas are needed to get more women to the top of organisations.

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21 Oct 2015 Economy

Engineering employers predict education system won’t keep up with technological change

Demand for engineers continues to rise but over half (53 per cent) of employers are struggling to recruit suitably skilled staff, says the 2015 Skills & Demand in Industry report.

Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics

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21 Oct 2015 Economy

Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics

MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty with the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network

Tax credit debate will shape Osborne’s Autumn Statement

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20 Oct 2015 Economy

Tax credit debate will shape Osborne’s Autumn Statement

Adam Lake from Turn2us, says today’s debate on reductions in tax credit is a chance to soften the blow on the poorest in society.

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19 Oct 2015 Economy

Heathrow declares world class ambition for retail service

Heathrow has today launched an in-depth review of its retail service offer, partnering with luxury lifestyle group and concierge service company Quintessentially to realise its corporate vision to deliver the best airport service experience in the world.

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