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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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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
Political parties
MP Natalie Elphicke Defects To Labour From Tories
MP Natalie Elphicke Defects To Labour From Tories
Political parties
The Garrick Club now welcomes women – but why would we ever want to join?
The Garrick Club now welcomes women – but why would we ever want to join?
By Baroness Kennedy
Social affairs
Editor's choiceAll
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 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
No January blues for UK consumers Partner content
Economy
By Visa
No January blues for UK consumers
UK consumers have been eating and drinking their way through January, boosting spending figures by almost 10% compared to last year, Visa Europe has found.  
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
HMRC plans to take money from bank accounts 'still lack safeguards'
The Law Society is not satisfied that amendments to government proposals on direct recovery of debt provide adequate safeguards againstHMRCmisusing its powers.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Chairman appointed to Precision Medicine Catapult
Internationally respected businessman and academic Professor Richard Barker has been appointed as Chairman of the Precision Medicine Catapult, one of the latest technology and innovation centres set to open this year.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
'Google tax' plans - unintended consequences for UK competitiveness
The Law Society has warned that HMRC plans for a new 'Diverted Profits Tax' - often dubbed the 'Google tax' - could go beyond its intended targets and affect the UK's global competitiveness.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Lower number of deals in City Legal Index could indicate GDP growth slowdown in 2015
Data out today from the Law Society/Legal Monitor City Legal Index shows a further slowdown in the number of deals facilitated by the top 50 City law firms.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association consults on sector classfication of outcome-focused funds
The Investment Association has today launched a consultation on how to accommodate the increasing number of outcome-focused funds. While still comparatively small in asset terms (30bn; 3.3% of total industry funds under management), there are now nearly 200 funds with an outcome focus in the Unclassified sector.
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association announces new approach to identify primary share classes
Outcome of consultation and work with data providers will allow for consistency in performance comparison
Malnutrition, food queues, housing shortages – this is modern Britain
Economy
By Lisa Nandy MP
Malnutrition, food queues, housing shortages – this is modern Britain
Shadow minister for Children and Families, Lisa Nandy, calls for Ministers to stop attacking the poor and start tackling poverty.
Partner content
Economy
By Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)
2013 figures reveal modest recovery in timber pallet production
The supply of new timber pallets increased slightly in 2013, according to new Timbertrends figures.
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Construction begins on Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore
Construction has begun on the new Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel), a mixed-use complex in Singapore.
Partner content
Economy
By Mott MacDonald
Global Calculator: Launch of online forecasting tool highlights potential for sustainable development
It is possible to provide European living standards for the worlds growing population while still meeting international climate change targets.
A call to the next government: keep London ‘at the top of its game’ Partner content
Economy
By London First
A call to the next government: keep London ‘at the top of its game’
London First’s new manifesto sets out the key priorities to ensure London thrives and to support economic growth for the country as a whole.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
‘Culture Club’ needed for people metrics, says CMI
The report, Human Capital Reporting: Investing for sustainable growth, says that improved public reporting on investment in, development and management of people can shine a light on companies long-term prospects.
Getting more employers involved in Apprenticeships Partner content
Economy
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
Getting more employers involved in Apprenticeships
The Chief Executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers calls for a clearer system bringing together the needs of employers, apprentice providers, awarding bodies and government.
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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
Online
Net Zero Week 2024