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Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security
Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security
Defence
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that only the Conservatives can be trusted with the UK’s national, energy, and economic security in a new plea to keep his party in office.
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Economy
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
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"
The House Live
'Papering over the cracks': How do locals really feel about tourism in Britain’s seaside towns?
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
'Papering over the cracks': How do locals really feel about tourism in Britain’s seaside towns?
Harnessing North East Devolution Partner content
Communities
By Port of Tyne
Harnessing North East Devolution
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support
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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
Political parties
Lords Diary: Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
Lords Diary: Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
By Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
Communities
MP Admits Fellow Tories Have 'Checked Out'
MP Admits Fellow Tories Have "Checked Out"
Political parties
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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
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
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.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
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 Partner content
Education
By Chartered Institute of Building
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
Economy
By Neil Carmichael
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.' 
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
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
Economy
By Chris Leslie
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 Partner content
Economy
By Visa
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.
Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Consumer spending accelerated in May, underpinned by the strongest growth momentum in seven years
- Consumer spending rose +2.6% on an annual basis in May, rounding off the strongest three month average increase in expenditure since January 2008 - Broad-based growth led by spending in discretionary areas including Hotels, Restaurants Bars and Recreation Culture - Fastest annual rise in high street spending for over a year
IOSH discussion: Towards Ethical Fashion 2020 Partner content
Economy
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
IOSH discussion: Towards Ethical Fashion 2020
Baroness Young of Hornsey, co-chair of the APPG on Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion, was among the speakers at a recent parliamentary eventexamining transparency in fashion supply chains
Partner content
Economy
By Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)
New organisation CTI presents to packaging and pallet industry
The interim head of the Timber Trades Federation was invited to attend the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)s annual general meeting to present to its members the new Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), following a members questions being raised at a general meeting earlier in the year
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals Chief Executive Officer honoured at prestigious ceremony
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lindsay Melvin, has been honoured by the Institute of Directors at the prestigious West Midlands Director of the Year Awards 2015.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
Stewardship Code report shows investors committed but room for improvement
Five years on from the launch of the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) Stewardship Code, The Investment Association's annual report finds that investment managers, life companies and pension funds are committed to engagement, but that there is still room for improvement.
Margaret Hodge MP: Global tax transparency can eradicate poverty
Economy
By Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Margaret Hodge MP: Global tax transparency can eradicate poverty
Former Public Accounts Committee Chair Margaret Hodge writes ahead of next week's CPA UK Workshop in partnership on Parliamentary Action on Tax Transparency, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald to investigate sewerage system performance, Australia
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by North East Water to investigate the performance of sewerage systems in Yarrawonga, Wodonga and Wangaratta in north east Victoria, Australia.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Banks urged to seize ‘Senior Manager Certification Regime’ change opportunity
KPMG warns that poor implementation of the regime will lead to a culture of tick-boxing and worse decision-making
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Kevin Baughan responds to Geography of Innovation report
Responding to the report by the Enterprise Research Centre,Benchmarking local innovation the innovation geography of the UK, Innovate UK's Director of Technology Kevin Baughan said:
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH comments on Government's fuel poverty statistics
Commenting on the latest fuel poverty statistics, Bob Mayho, Principle Policy Officer for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), said:
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals marks continued expansion with two new offices
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is celebrating the launch of two new offices based in India and Scotland respectively.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association systemic risk response: “It’s not how big you are, it’s what you do with it”
The Investment Associations response to the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) second consultation on investment managements systemic importance proposes a fresh approach to the identification and neutralisation of any systemic risks that could arise in the sector.
Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH responds to the Queen's Speech
Responding to announcements in the Queens speech, the Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Graham Jukes OBE, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals welcomes 1,000 member to automatic enrolment group
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) welcomes its 1,000 member to Friends of automatic enrolment (FoAE).
Partner content
Economy
By Institute of Customer Service
The Queen’s Speech: Apprenticeships need to contain customer service element
Jo Causon, CEO of The Institute of Customer Service, reacts to the announcement that 2 million jobs and 3 million apprenticeships will be created through the Full Employment and Welfare Benefits Bill.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Business will only benefit if focus is on Higher Level apprenticeships
Plans to help employers by creating more apprenticeships are at the heart of todays Queens Speech but the focus must be on Higher Level apprenticeships according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
ABI comment on Queens Speech 2015
Director General at the Association of British Insurers, Huw Evans, said:
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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
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Net Zero Week 2024