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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
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
How the next Government can start planning for growth Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
How the next Government can start planning for growth
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
Communities
By Ben Cooper
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
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People Think Disability Benefits Are Too Low, New Polling Shows
People Think Disability Benefits Are Too Low, New Polling Shows
Social affairs
Tory MP Says BNP Is A Better Fit For Natalie Elphicke Than Labour
Tory MP Says BNP Is A Better Fit For Natalie Elphicke Than Labour
Political parties
Sex Offenders Will Be Blocked From Changing Their Name With New Law
Sex Offenders Will Be Blocked From Changing Their Name With New Law
Home affairs
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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 Federation of Master Builders
FMB responds to the Commons BIS Committee report on government support for business
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said:
Tackling the discrimination of disabled workers
Economy
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Tackling the discrimination of disabled workers
Ahead of her debate, Labour’s Debbie Abrahams MP, calls for the Government to address the inequality in employment people with disabilities still face.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of British Insurers
Crucial details still missing just six weeks away from launch of new pension reforms
Director General Huw Evans reiterates industry support for reforms, but raises concerns on readiness and calls for best endeavours beginning in April
How work can affect mental health
Health
By Paul Burstow
How work can affect mental health
Chair of the Mental Health Commission and Liberal Democrat MP Paul Burstow examines the effect work can have on mental health and urges UK PLC to take action to support employees.    
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on FCA paper on vulnerable consumers
In response to today's FCA Occasional Paper onConsumer Vulnerability,James O'Sullivan, Policy Adviser at the Building Societies Association said:
More council homes can tackle escalating rent Partner content
Economy
By National Federation of Builders
More council homes can tackle escalating rent
Responding to new study showing only one council house is being built for every 21 sold off under the Right To Buy scheme, Rico Wojtulewicz, Policy Advisor at the House Builders Association (HBA) said:
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appointed on Shanghai Foxconn Plaza, China
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Foxconn (Shanghai) Ltd. to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for the CNY850 million (88.5 million) Shanghai Foxconn Plaza in China.
Partner content
Economy
By Network Rail
Network Rail station retail records strong growth
A strong Christmas sales period, coupled with consistent October and November trading has helped Network Rail record positive like-for-like retail sales growth of 6.06% in the final quarter of 2014, the 11th successive quarter or growth. The British Retail Consortium in contrast announced 0.10% growth for the quarter.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association responds to the European Commission's plans for capital markets union
In response to the European Commissions green paper setting out its plans for an EU Capital Markets Union (CMU), Richard Metcalfe, Director of Regulatory Affairs at The Investment Association, said:
Partner content
Economy
By The Work Foundation
Number of unemployed young people still rising despite overall fall
Commenting on today's labour market statistics, Geraint Johnes, director at Lancaster Universitys Work Foundation, said:
Deconstructing Miliband’s apprenticeship promise Partner content
Economy
By National Federation of Builders
Deconstructing Miliband’s apprenticeship promise
The National Federation of Builders' CEO, Richard Beresford, questions if Labour’s plan will increase construction apprenticeships.
Partner content
Economy
By Airbus
Charity Partner receives more than £¼ million from Airbus in the UK
Total employee fundraising for good causes exceeds 420,000 over two years
Partner content
Economy
By National Federation of Builders
The construction industry and Ed Miliband's apprenticeship pledge
The National Federation of Builders responds to Ed Miliband'snew policy pledge to create moreapprenticeships.
Partner content
Education
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA reminds policymakers – modern apprenticeships mean more than just hard hats and hi-vis jackets
Responding to EdMilibandsspeech today in which he unveiled theLabourPartys pledge to guarantee an apprenticeship for every schoolleaverin England who gets the grades by 2020,ACCA(the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has urged policy makers to ensure quantity AND quality are at the fore when it comes to apprenticeships for young Britons.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
Miliband apprenticeship guarantee announcement today - Training provider response
Commenting on Ed Milibands apprenticeship announcement today, Stewart Segal, CEO of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers which represents the training providers who deliver the great majority of apprenticeships in England, said:
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building societies continue to perform in highly competitive mortgage market
The BSA has today released mortgage lending statistics for the final three months of last year and the whole of 2014.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Commission
Insurance Bill becomes law
Today the Insurance Bill received Royal Assent, implementing reforms recommended by the Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland tomoderniseand simplify insurance contract law across the UK.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
UK needs more construction workers to deliver increase in Government Construction pipeline, warns KPMG
By the end of 2016, spades will be in the ground in over 80 per cent of the projects in the UK Government Construction Pipeline, according to analysis published today by KPMG.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Driverless car road trials could lead to huge societal benefits – providing they tackle the big issues: acceptance, liability and safety, says IET
Hugh Boyes, cyber expert at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) said:
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
Not Knowing scoops national management book award as it demonstrates how to turn uncertainty into opportunity
Steven DSouza and Diana Renner scoop top award at CMI Management Book of the Year
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association publishes paper on comprehensive disclosure of costs and charges
The Investment Association has today published a paper on the Meaningful Disclosure of Costs and Charges which outlines the trade bodys contributions to this area over the last three years and provides new proposals for discussion with regulators, government, the industry, and investors and their representatives:
Partner content
Economy
By Unite
Unite battles for justice for vicar as landmark employment case begins
A landmark unfair dismissal case starting tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February) between a vicar and the Church of England at the Court of Appeal could pave the way for the UKs faith workers finally being awarded basic employment rights said Britains largest union Unite.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Comment re Samsung “listening” TVs
Prof Will Stewart from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) said
Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Consumer spending off to a solid start in January
- Consumer spending rises +1.3% on an annual basis in January - Strongest increases in Hotels, Restaurants Bars (+9.7%) and Food Drink (+4.9%) - Footwear Clothing (-3.3%) spending declines for fourth month out of five
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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