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Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Economy
First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has said that the biggest challenge he expects to face as the Labour leader of the devolved government will be how to increase the scale of budgets to boost public services.
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Economy
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By 'Bigger Public Finance Challenge', Economists Warn
Economy
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By "Bigger Public Finance Challenge", Economists Warn
Tory Voters Say The 'Broken' Party Has Turned The UK Into A 'Sinking Ship'
Economy
Tory Voters Say The "Broken" Party Has Turned The UK Into A "Sinking Ship"
Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take 'Many Parliaments' To Abolish National Insurance
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take "Many Parliaments" To Abolish National Insurance
Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are 'Laughable'
Economy
Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are "Laughable"
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
Economy
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
The House Live
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge?
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
By Daniel Kawczynski MP
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Few sectors of industry have taken more of a beating in the last few years than that of the British pub. Jimmy McIntosh has been documenting those in London that have died, and asks what it means for the communities they serve
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economy
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economists and political scientists have suggested the Spring Budget package was so "small scale" it did not indicate the government was about to go to the polls.
Economy news
Budget 2015: Business giant EY gives its predictions Partner content
Economy
By EY
Budget 2015: Business giant EY gives its predictions
As the first Conservative Budget since 1996 approaches, senior figures from multinational professional services firm EY have given their predictions on what the Chancellor will include in his address
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald assisting regravelling of Western Cape roads, South Africa
Mott MacDonald is assisting the Western Cape Government with planning, design and control aspects of the maintenance of gravel roads within the Overberg region one of four regions in the province.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Be aware of financial activity alarm bells, warns CCAB Anti Money Laundering Taskforce
Accountants professional scepticism is the first line of defence in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing, says guidance issued today by the Anti-Money Laundering Taskforce of CCAB, the collective forum of accountancy bodies ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, CIPFA and Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Safety and health in fashion supply chains the focus of debate
Positive steps have been made towards improving safety and health in fashion industry supply chains but they must now be built on, a debate in the House of Lords heard.
Eastern Promise: Business experts discuss the UK’s growing trade relationship with India Partner content
Economy
By Santander
Eastern Promise: Business experts discuss the UK’s growing trade relationship with India
Leading business experts gathered in Westminster last week to discuss the potential trade opportunities between the UK and India.
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appoints Oliver Steele as economic policy manager
Mott MacDonald has appointed Oliver Steele as economic policy manager in its economic and social development team.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
AELP responds to Professor Alison Wolf’s latest report on the FE and skills sector
Immediately following the AELP National Conference, Professor (Baroness) Alison Wolf of Kings College London published a report called Heading for the Precipice on the future of the FE and skills sector in the face of the major funding challenges
Iain Duncan Smith backs call for ex-military personnel to fill the construction skills gap Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Iain Duncan Smith backs call for ex-military personnel to fill the construction skills gap
Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has today endorsed plans to encourage former service personnel to take up careers in construction. 
Helping veterans move into meaningful employment
Economy
By Iain Duncan Smith MP
Helping veterans move into meaningful employment

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith says the UK is indebted to its veterans and commits to making the 'best use of their skills after they leave the forces.'
Partner content
Education
By Association of Teachers and Lecturers
ATL comment on child poverty figures
Commenting on todays child poverty figures, Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), said:
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
Investors in U-turn on UK equities
The Investment Association publishes its monthly statistics for authorised investment funds for May 2015
Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Enterprises and Cranfield University identify six major themes set to shape the future of sustainable manufacturing
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has today released the initial findings from its industry research partnership with Cranfield University; a white paper entitled Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Teachers and Lecturers
ATL comment on potential Government plans to redefine child poverty
Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), said:
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB promotes management careers in construction to those leaving the military
In the build up towards Armed Forces Day, which takes place on 27 June, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is promoting management careers in construction to those who are leaving the armed forces.
New figures show 'the economic recovery is not being shared by all', says Homeless Link Partner content
Economy
By Homeless Link
New figures show 'the economic recovery is not being shared by all', says Homeless Link
Commenting on newly released Government statistics, Rick Henderson, Chief Executive of umbrella body Homeless Link, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
IOSH 2015: Partnership working key to safety and health leadership
Working in partnership to promote strong leadership on safety and health can benefit both businesses and their employees, delegates were told at the close of IOSH 2015.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals launches specialist automatic enrolment guide for small businesses
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is today launching a guide that helps employers understand exactly what they need to do to get their data ready for pensions automatic enrolment.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
ABI sets out action plan to help customers get most from pension freedoms
New customer control proposal to empower customers
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas celebrates national women in engineering day
British Gas will be helping to promote engineering careers to girls and women during a special event the company is hosting in London this evening (23rd June) to mark National Women in Engineering Day.
A judge’s eye view – the 10th anniversary for the Civil Service Awards Partner content
Economy
By EY
A judge’s eye view – the 10th anniversary for the Civil Service Awards
Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, Björn Conway, EY Government and Public Sector Leader, discusses what it is like being a judge for the Civil Service Awards and why it is important to celebrate civil servants and their accomplishments. 
Brits abroad: Opportunities for UK businesses in India Partner content
Economy
By Santander
Brits abroad: Opportunities for UK businesses in India
Ahead of their panel discussion on UK trade with India on Wednesday, Santander’s Head of International, John Carroll, discusses the opportunities for British business in the world’s largest democracy.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
ABI sets out action plan to help customers get most from pension freedoms
New customer control proposal to empower customers
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
ABI responds to Government announcement of a consultation into exit fees
Responding to todays Government announcement of a consultation on pension exit fees, Huw Evans, Director General, Association of British Insurers, said:
Consumer prepayments and retailer insolvency Partner content
Economy
By Law Commission
Consumer prepayments and retailer insolvency
What happens to your gift voucher or the deposit youve paid when a retailer goes bust? What happens if your Christmas savings scheme collapses? Under existing law, your money is unlikely to be protected and you may not get it back, says the Law Commission.
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024