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Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government

Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government

14 Apr 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

11 Apr 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

09 Apr 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'

30 Mar 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

13 Mar Economy

Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take "Many Parliaments" To Abolish National Insurance

Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are 'Laughable'

09 Mar Economy

Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are "Laughable"

Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans

08 Mar Economy

Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans

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How the next Government can start planning for growth

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How the next Government can start planning for growth

Regulators need to start listening to consumers

30 Apr Communities

Regulators need to start listening to consumers

London Luton Airport expansion will help Luton soar

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30 Apr Economy

London Luton Airport expansion will help Luton soar

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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election

All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election

29 Apr Political parties

Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'

Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'

29 Apr Energy

London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A 'Storm In A Teacup'

London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A "Storm In A Teacup"

29 Apr Foreign affairs

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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?

23 Apr Communities

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

15 Apr Communities

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?

07 Mar 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.

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Brits abroad: Opportunities for UK businesses in India

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22 Jun 2015 Economy

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.

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19 Jun 2015 Economy

ABI sets out action plan to help customers get most from pension freedoms

New customer control proposal to empower customers

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17 Jun 2015 Economy

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

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17 Jun 2015 Economy

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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17 Jun 2015 Economy

Cloud Gate Theater opens, Taiwan

Cloud Gate Theater has officially opened in Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

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16 Jun 2015 Economy

KPMG backs Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission call for improved access to the elite professions

Commenting on the Social Mobility Child Poverty Commissions latest report A qualitative evaluation of non-educational barriers to the elite professions, Marianne Fallon, Partner and Head of Corporate Affairs at KPMG said:

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16 Jun 2015 Economy

Around half of young borrowers will need a mortgage lasting into retirement

Around half of 25-34 year olds say they may need a mortgage that lasts into retirement, a BSA survey has revealed.

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16 Jun 2015 Economy

New report shows rise in insurance claims for industrial deafness

The Association of British Insurers says thousands have been given false hope of compensation pay outs for industrial deafness as claims lawyers look to exploit the new whiplash.

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16 Jun 2015 Economy

AELP responds to BIS announcement that the term ‘apprenticeship’ will be protected in law

The government has announced that apprenticeships are to be given equal legal treatment as degrees, the enshrinement in law that 3 million apprenticeships will be created by 2020 and public sector bodies will be set apprenticeship recruitment targets.

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15 Jun 2015 Economy

Social background should be viewed with same scrutiny as gender diversity

Responding to the latest report from the Social Mobility and Child PovertyCommission,chief executive of the ACCA Helen Brand said:

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15 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald appointed on Forum 66 mixed-use development, China

Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Hang Lung Properties1 to provide faade consultancy services on Phase 3A of the Forum 66 mixed-use development in Shenyang, China.

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12 Jun 2015 Economy

MPA General Assembly 2015: Successfully Spotlights Europe, Devolution, the Economy Infrastructure

The 6th Annual MPA Members General Assembly took place on Wednesday 10 June at Church House, Westminster, with the theme Understanding Regime Change.

Lord Harrison: It's time to get tough on late debt payments

12 Jun 2015 Economy

Lord Harrison: It's time to get tough on late debt payments

Lord Harrison, Vice Chair APPG Small Firms, presses the Government to institute sanctions on firms who deviate from paying SMEs what they owe.

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11 Jun 2015 Economy

Euroconsult Mott MacDonald-led consortium appointed on water management programme, Rwanda

A Euroconsult Mott MacDonald-led consortium has been appointed on an Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) programme by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kigali, Rwanda.

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11 Jun 2015 Economy

MPA Restoration Guarantee Fund Relaunched: An Industry Pledge

The MPA Restoration Guarantee Fund (MPARGF) was relaunched at MPAs 6th Members General Assembly yesterday.

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10 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald Grontmij JV secure technology work orders, UK

The Mott MacDonald Grontmij joint venture (MMG JV) has secured two technology work orders through Lot 1 of Highways Englands professional services framework.

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10 Jun 2015 Economy

FICC Market Standards Board is good for savers says the Investment Association

The new FICC Market Standards Board (FMSB), announced today by the Governor of the Bank of England, will drive good conduct in capital markets benefitting all savers and investors, says The Investment Association.

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09 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald signs collaboration agreement with China Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd

Mott MacDonald has signed a collaboration agreement with engineering, procurement, construction and project management company China Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd (CPE)1.

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09 Jun 2015 Economy

Freeze on growth for Government’s priority skills programmes

The Skills Funding Agency has written to training providers informing them that the Agency cannot meet any skills programme growth requests until after the Budget on 8 July.

Building industry reacts to Neil Carmichael's call to tackle the productivity gap

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09 Jun 2015 Education

Building industry reacts to Neil Carmichael's call to tackle the productivity gap

In response to Neil Carmichaels PoliticsHome article on the need to tackle the productivity gap, The Chartered Institute of BuildingsBridget Bartlett informs how the construction industry is improving the skills base through Vocational Qualifications and training.

The value of vocational education

09 Jun 2015 Economy

The value of vocational education

Marking Vocational Qualifications Day, Neil Carmichael MP says the UK 'needs to go further than just the creation of more apprenticeship places.'

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08 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald monitors construction of Mactan Cebu International Airport, the Philippines

Mott MacDonald has begun monitoring construction of the Mactan Cebu International Airport public-private partnership (PPP) project in the Philippines.

These hasty spending decisions have ripped up any pretence of a long-term plan

08 Jun 2015 Economy

These hasty spending decisions have ripped up any pretence of a long-term plan

Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie says George Osborne's announcement of £3bn further spending reductions last week represents a "shambolic approach" to public services, and calls for an independent assessment of the impact of cuts on living standards and productivity.

Deflation boosts household spending - report

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08 Jun 2015 Economy

Deflation boosts household spending - report

Households are reaping the benefits of deflation coupled with rising pay packets, as indicators suggest consumer spending is continuing to rise.

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