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The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?

18 Apr Economy

With the Commons in recess, the podcast has headed down to the pub again to discuss the UK’s hospitality industry and the struggles it continues to face. A host of global headwinds and domestic policy contribute to a bleak outlook for the sector in 2025.

16 Apr Environment

Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator

12 Apr Economy

Bill To Save British Steel Passes In One Day

11 Apr Economy

Inside The Controversial Decision To Rid The UK Of Its Plutonium Stores

10 Apr Economy

How Trump's Tariffs Could Affect Personal Finances In The UK

07 Apr Economy

Trump’s Tariffs Are A “Profound” Challenge And “Not A Passing Phase”, Says PM

03 Apr Economy

Government To Consult On Potential UK Retaliation To Trump's Tariffs

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17 Apr Environment

Defra has lost its way

17 Apr Communities

Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive

10 Apr Economy

I cannot support welfare reform on the backs of the most vulnerable

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Reform Puts "Mr Farage" Front And Centre Of Runcorn By-Election Campaign

12 Apr Political parties

Alastair Campbell Tells Labour To Set Up MP Group To Attack Reform

15 Apr Political parties

Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts

17 Apr Political parties

Senior Tories Meet German Counterparts To Discuss Rebuilding and Fighting Reform

15 Apr Foreign affairs

We cannot deny Reform’s appeal – but these fake patriots do not stand for British values

15 Apr Political parties

The UK must sign a bilateral security agreement with Kosovo

14 Apr Foreign affairs

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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

12 Mar Health

How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP

Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’

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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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19 Oct 2015 Economy

Lending expected to grow more than 3% in 2016, boosting Eurozone economy

According to a newly published report by EY, business lending expected to grow by 3.8% in 2016 due to improving credit conditions and renewed business confidence.

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16 Oct 2015 Economy

Automatic enrolment: the payroll perspective

As the automatic enrolment process is becoming a reality for 1.3m SMEs in the UK, it is timely to understand just what sort of impact this will have on small businesses.

Science Minister Jo Johnson says UK should be ‘best place in Europe’ to start a business

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15 Oct 2015 Economy

Science Minister Jo Johnson says UK should be ‘best place in Europe’ to start a business

Science and Universities Minister Jo Johnson MP has this week hailed the success of some of the UK's most innovative small and medium-sized businesses, at a showcase House of Commons event.

Complex pension system puts off savers - new poll

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15 Oct 2015 Economy

Complex pension system puts off savers - new poll

New poll reveals that suspicion of future government changes and a complex pensions system are causing people to avoid saving more for retirement.

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14 Oct 2015 Environment

With nine power stations closing GMB warn of UK Government and National Grid complacency over risks of widespread power blackouts

The Government secret plans called Operation Black Start to cope in the event of widespread power blackouts will not be much help says GMB

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14 Oct 2015 Economy

IOSH branches to promote farm safety in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Ways farmers throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland can protect themselves and others from being injured or killed are to be demonstrated by agricultural safety and health experts.

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14 Oct 2015 Economy

Business awards: inspiring entrepreneurs take innovation honours

The success of some of the UK's most innovative small and medium-sized businesses was celebrated at a showcase House of Commons event.

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14 Oct 2015 Economy

The CIPP encourages saving through payroll to support International Credit Union day

The call by the CIPP follows recent research conducted which showed that 55% of respondents would like their employer to offer saving through payroll.

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14 Oct 2015 Economy

Job losses at Redcar Steel and JCB are dark clouds on horizon with 1.7 million still out of work in the UK

Employment growth is likely to slow as large cuts in public sector employment kick in and as lower paid workers seek more hours to make up for cuts they face in tax credits says GMB

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13 Oct 2015 Economy

Airbus Challenges Young People’s Views of Tech Careers

Students see the exciting side of a career in tech at TeenTech event.

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13 Oct 2015 Economy

Leaders at the 2015 Annual Payroll and Pensions Conference warn industry of lack of pension experts and public understanding

Over 350 leading pension and payroll professionals gathered this week at the stunning Celtic Manor Resort, which hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup, in Wales for the CIPPs Annual Payroll and Pensions Conference and Exhibition and awards.

13 Oct 2015 Economy

John Mann MP: John McDonnell’s big climb down

John Mann MP criticises Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell for having "haplessly fallen for the Osborne trap that has been around for many months to debate."

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12 Oct 2015 Economy

The time has come to tackle the 'advice gap'

In response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Treasury's announcement of a joint consultation to explore how customers' access to financial advice can be improved, Guy Sears, Interim Chief Executive of The Investment Association, said:

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12 Oct 2015 Economy

Improving customers’ access to financial advice

Responding to todays announcement by the FCA and HM Treasury on a consultation exploring what can be done to improve customers access to financial advice, Hugh Savill, Director of Regulation at the ABI, said:

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12 Oct 2015 Economy

Solid increase in September consumer spending, driven by leisure and entertainment activities

- Consumer spending continues to rise at a steady rate of +1.8% year-on-year - Solid increases seen across a broad range of categories, with the Recreation Culture and Clothing Footwear sectors among the best performers - Strong growth for e-commerce of +5.8% year-on-year, though high street spending remains flat

Tory MP hails new consumer spending figures as proof of economic recovery

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12 Oct 2015 Economy

Tory MP hails new consumer spending figures as proof of economic recovery

The Conservative party’s rising star Alan Mak has welcomed new consumer spending figures compiled by Visa Europe, which show growth across a broad range of sectors.

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09 Oct 2015 Economy

Facebook vice-president to give keynote speech at Innovate 2015

Facebook vice-president for Europe, Middle East and Africa Nicola Mendelsohn and government ministers are among speakers at Innovate 2015.

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29 Apr 2025

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Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK

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13 May 2025

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