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Tory MP Warns Downing Street A Centralised Digital Currency Could Risk Privacy
Tory MP Warns Downing Street A Centralised Digital Currency Could Risk Privacy
Economy
A Conservative MP has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to raise concerns about what a centralised digital currency could mean for privacy after the Bank of England and Treasury have discussed how one could be implemented in the future.
Tories Welcome Bank of England's Interest Rate Pause But Warn They're 'Not Out Of The Woods'
Economy
Tories Welcome Bank of England's Interest Rate Pause But Warn They're "Not Out Of The Woods"
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Economy
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Conservative MPs Fear For Their Seats If High Interest Rates Linger
Economy
Conservative MPs Fear For Their Seats If High Interest Rates Linger
Anxious Tories Warn Tinkering With Pensions Risks Major Electoral Backlash
Economy
Anxious Tories Warn Tinkering With Pensions Risks Major Electoral Backlash
What You Need To Know About A Bank Of England Digital Currency
Economy
What You Need To Know About A Bank Of England Digital Currency
Talk Of A 'Digital Pound' Has Sparked Fear Among Privacy Campaigners
Economy
Talk Of A "Digital Pound" Has Sparked Fear Among Privacy Campaigners
The House Live
Greece re-commits itself to sensible economics Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
Greece re-commits itself to sensible economics
National Manufacturing Day: promoting diversity for sustainable success in manufacturing Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
National Manufacturing Day: promoting diversity for sustainable success in manufacturing
Keeping the UK at the forefront of the offshore wind market Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Keeping the UK at the forefront of the offshore wind market
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Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 'Without A Fight'
Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 "Without A Fight"
Political parties
Liz Truss Accused Of 'Corbynite Toryism' And Disrupting Conservative Conference
Liz Truss Accused Of "Corbynite Toryism" And Disrupting Conservative Conference
Home affairs
The Youth of Today: Has Generation Cameron deserted the Tories?
The Youth of Today: Has Generation Cameron deserted the Tories?
By John Oxley
Political parties
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All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Economy
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a significant overhaul of the government's net zero policy, including pushing back the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
Treasury Minister Vows To Simplify Taxes In A Bid To Boost Growth
Economy
Treasury Minister Vows To Simplify Taxes In A Bid To Boost Growth
Victoria Atkins, financial secretary to the Treasury, has issued a pledge to simplify taxes, underscoring government's efforts to boost the economy, insisting that doing so would "support growth" and make tax "fairer".
Figures Suggest Government Back-To-Work Programme Is Costing £40,000 Per Success
Economy
Figures Suggest Government Back-To-Work Programme Is Costing £40,000 Per Success
Exclusive: The Prime Minister’s flagship back-to-work programme is estimated to cost over £40,000 per successful participant, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Economy news
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Over £30 million committed across UK for cutting-edge medical advances
Life-saving measures for patients have moved a step closer following the announcement of investments totalling over 30 million in emerging new treatments and technologies.
Partner content
Economy
By Carers Trust
Carers Trust appoints Gail Scott-Spicer as new chief executive
Gail Scott-Spicer is to join Carers Trust in February as its new chief executive.
A manifesto for patient capitalism Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
A manifesto for patient capitalism
It's a manifesto for mutuals - the Building Societies Association has outlined its own policies ahead of the general election. Chief executive Robin Fieth explains why his sector, with its focus on the long-term, has a different outlook from the banks.
Summer surge boosts consumer spending Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Summer surge boosts consumer spending
The warm autumn weather saw a surge of spending in bars, hotels and restaurants, according to new consumer spending data.
Focus on consumers “forcing change in banking industry” Partner content
Economy
By Santander
Focus on consumers “forcing change in banking industry”
MPs were in agreement last week that scale challenger banks like Santander were improving the banking sector by providing serious competition to the ‘big four’, as well as driving improved industry standards through a focus on customer service.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Leverage Ratio framework less draconian than feared
The FPC announcement today demonstrates that they have heard and responded to some of the multiple concerns that have been expressed about the impact of a high leverage ratio introduced early, particularly on areas such as mortgage availability and price.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Unlocking Cities Through Sound
The Future Cities Catapult, Microsoft and Guide Dogs launch the results of the first phase of their fascinating project to change the way people with sight loss experience our busy cities. Read more athttps://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/news-template/-/asset_publisher/Qw0bKmomFN4q/content/unlocking-cities-through-sound/?redirect=%2Fnews
Assessing Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit Partner content
Economy
By Legatum Institute
Assessing Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit
Holding a panel discussion on “the British entrepreneurial spirit,” the Legatum Institute celebrated the launch of their 2014 Prosperity Index report.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Celebration for ‘best of the best’ business and university partnerships
The winners of this years prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Best of the Best 2014 Awards were announced on Tuesday, 4 November, at a prestigious ceremony held in Old Billingsgate, London.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Hauser calls for 30 Catapult centres by 2030
Leading technology entrepreneur Hermann Hauser has called for a long-term expansion of the Catapult network with one or two elite technology and innovation centres created each year. This would lead to 20 by 2020 and 30 by 2030.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Digital Catapult announces 3 local Digital Catapult Centres in Sunderland, Brighton and Bradford
The Digital Catapult has announced the appointment of 3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) led consortia to establish 3 local Digital Catapult Centres in Sunderland, Brighton and Bradford.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
£50 million boost for new technologies to change the world
Business Secretary Vince Cable will today (Wednesday) launch Innovate UKs 50 million investment in nurturing the very latest world-changing technologies.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Mobile ‘notspots’: a smarter ‘demand driven’ approach is needed
Poor mobile phone reception in the British countryside is to be tackled under government plans that could force telecom groups to open networks in rural areas to rivals customers.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
£13 million to develop safe and smart nuclear power technologies
UK companies and consortia have been awarded a total of 13 million to help develop innovative technologies for the current and next generation of nuclear power stations.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Every employee using a computer needs to understand cyber security risks, House of Lords committee told
A cyber security expert has told a House of Lords committee that a basic understanding of cyber security among all company employees is critical. Relying on a few cyber security professionals cannot provide the level of reassurance and safety that modern businesses require.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Recycled Aluminium Innovation
Continuing its support of cutting edge technology, Innovate UK (the new name for the Technology Strategy Board), has played a key role in enabling Jaguar Land Rover to develop a new aluminium alloy, which means that up to 50% of the body of the new Jaguar XE is made from recycled aluminium.
Glass Fed membership continues to grow Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Glass Fed membership continues to grow
The industry body for the glass industry has said it is 'pleased' its membership has significantly increased in the past year.
Partner content
Economy
By Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)
FEFPEB members attend European Parliament Wood Action Days ahead of 65th FEFPEB Congress
Members of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) represented the pallets and packaging sector at a series of Wood Action Days at the European Parliament during September.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
£1m Innovate UK contract to help digitise Government construction projects
Innovate UK has awarded a 1m contract to RIBA Enterprises to develop a prototype digital tool that is set to transform the procurement of buildings and infrastructure at home and abroad.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Corrugated Packaging Sector Now Allows the Personal Touch
Customised packaging is becoming increasingly popular and the Corrugated Industry is exploiting the latest digital printing technology to provide even more commercial opportunities for retailers and brand owners.
Parties told how to grow UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Parties told how to grow UK economy
Infrastructure delivery, less costly environmental legislation and investment in skills are key to continued economic growth, according to a leading industry body.
Partner content
Education
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Wirral Grammar School for Girls wins corrugated
Wirral Grammar School for Girls (WGSG) on Merseyside has won the PaperWorks Design and Technology competition for Corrugated Cardboard Packaging with an ingenious concept for cupcakes.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
CPI response to EU Circular Economy package
Last week, the European Commission adopted the EU Circular Economy Package “Towards a circular economy: A zero waste programme for Europe”.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Corrugated Packaging Provides the Creative Energy for Innovative New Fitness Products
Innovative new products require creative packaging that protects in transit and helps the item stand out on supermarket shelves – reasons why a leading manufacturer of sports and energy supplements adopted corrugated packaging solutions, for the launch of its new products aimed at the fitness market.
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Unlocking the Senior Civil Service London
2023
London
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service London
Women in Education
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Women in Education
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
2023
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
Energy Security & Green Infrastructure Week 2023
2023
Online
Energy Security & Green Infrastructure Week 2023