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The Rundown Podcast: IFS Boss Helen Miller On Labour's Economic Record
The Rundown Podcast: IFS Boss Helen Miller On Labour's Economic Record
Economy
This week is the sixth and final episode in our series over Parliament’s summer recess, speaking to experts and looking at how Labour has performed in its first year in office in some of the big policy areas, and the biggest has been saved until last: the economy.
Union Leader Dave Penman: 'It's A Complete Mystery To Me Why Labour Won't Go Further On Standards'
Economy
Union Leader Dave Penman: "It's A Complete Mystery To Me Why Labour Won't Go Further On Standards"
The Rundown Podcast: TUC Boss Paul Nowak On Labour's Workers' Rights Record
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: TUC Boss Paul Nowak On Labour's Workers' Rights Record
Planning Reform Climbdown Could Harm Economic Growth, Housing Experts Warn
Economy
Planning Reform Climbdown Could Harm Economic Growth, Housing Experts Warn
Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Economy
Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Resident Doctors Are 'Not Asking For Enough', Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Health
Resident Doctors Are "Not Asking For Enough", Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Treasury Doesn’t Understand Social Mobility And Needs Reform, Says Ex-Education Secretary
Economy
Treasury Doesn’t Understand Social Mobility And Needs Reform, Says Ex-Education Secretary
Opinion
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation?
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
Economy
By Noah Law MP
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream
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Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Foreign affairs
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
Parliament's People Awards
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
Parliament
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
By Mike Reader MP
Parliament
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Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Communities
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Bad boys of Brexit, move over: the good guys of growth are here. Sienna Rodgers talks to Looking For Growth co-founder Lawrence Newport who wants to ban planning delays just like he outlawed the XL Bully
Equity's Paul W Fleming: Labour AI Plan For Creatives Would 'Legalise Theft'
Culture
Equity's Paul W Fleming: Labour AI Plan For Creatives Would "Legalise Theft"
Equity general secretary Paul W Fleming tells Sienna Rodgers about the threat of AI and his frustration with the government’s ‘very, very, very disappointing’ approach to the creative industries
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Economy news
Partner content
Economy
By Investment Association
UK equity income best-selling investment association sector for sixth consecutive month
The Investment Association today publishes its monthly statistics for authorised investment funds for November 2014:
Partner content
Economy
By Institute of Customer Service
UK Companies struggle to keep up with a new customer environment
Customer Satisfaction has dropped to its lowest level since 2010
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Companies across the UK join the push for sustainable shale
A new 2 million fund to ensure safety and sustainability are at the forefront of any drilling for shale gas and oil in the UK has been announced today.
Partner content
Economy
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
Training providers pleased with government move towards giving employers ‘purchasing power’ over the Apprenticeship programme
The government has today confirmed that the Apprenticeship funding consultation (The Future of Apprenticeships in England: Funding Reform Technical Consultation, March 2014), shows strong evidence that employers do not support the methodology of funding employers directly.
Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Victims of fraud increase as vulnerable people put trust ahead of truth, says KPMG
- Potential whistle-blower turns blackmailer - Number of victims up, as fraud cases rise - Improving economy sees corporates rise up victim list
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Chairman appointed to Energy Systems Catapult
Energy industry professional Nick Winser has been appointed as Chairman of the Energy Systems Catapult, one of the latest technology and innovation centres set to open this year.
Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill threatens access to courts and independence from government
The Law Society has raised concerns regarding the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill 2014-2015 ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday 13th January.
Partner content
Economy
By Carers Trust
Bedroom tax's 'perverse' effect on carers
Responding to an article by Labour MP Barbara Keeley on why her bill exempting carers from the scope of the Governments spare room subsidy is needed, Moira Fraser, Interim Chief Executive of the Carers Trust said:
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
UK's best Cleantech companies selected
Sixteen of the UKs most promising clean technology companies have been selected to join the prestigious Clean and Cool Mission 2015 to San Francisco later this month.
Stop the transfer tax rip-off
Economy
By Dame Tessa Jowell
Stop the transfer tax rip-off
Labour MP and former Cabinet Minister Tessa Jowell writes about the topic of her Westminster Hall debate today: International money transfer charges.
Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
‘Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards’: why promoting gender equality in engineering careers matters
Three female engineers have been recognised by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for their professional achievements and the work they do encouraging other young people into engineering careers at the prestigious Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards.
Under-18s 'accessing payday loans' Partner content
Economy
By Action for Children
Under-18s 'accessing payday loans'
Young people are risking a lifetime of debt by borrowing money from payday loans companies, according to new research.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Fighting to eliminate digital hiding places for child abusers
David Cameron will place GCHQ and the National Crime Agency (NCA) at the centre of a fight to eliminate digital hiding places for child abusers.
Black Friday boosts consumer spend Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Black Friday boosts consumer spend
Consumer spending was up in November, with Black Friday rounding off another positive month for retailers.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
N-Visage – the camera that ‘sees’ radiation
Createc was spun out of REACT Engineerings research and development group in 2010. A computing and electronics engineering business, it specialises in technical consultancy and RD in imaging and sensing. The company has applied imaging and sensing technologies in the civil nuclear, medical, aerospace, defence and security industries.
Dirty Money? Anti-Money laundering legislation needs to be clean Partner content
Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Dirty Money? Anti-Money laundering legislation needs to be clean
Ewan Willars, Director of Policy at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, responds to Stephen Barclay MP's article on the Government's new anti corruption plans.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Driverless cars head to the streets
Four cities have been chosen by Innovate UK to run formal trials to see how driverless cars could be integrated into everyday life across the country.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Iain Gray welcomes support for innovation in the Autumn Statement
Todays Autumn Statement included new support for the Innovation landscape in the UK which included:
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Autumn Statement: long-term support for innovation needed
Todays Autumn Statement included measures to support innovation but a long term package of support is needed according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building societies back ‘fairer’ stamp duty
The Chancellors announcement of reform to stamp duty will create a fairer system, the Building Societies Association (BSA) has said.
Osborne ‘must repeal carbon tax’ Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Osborne ‘must repeal carbon tax’
The Chancellor should repeal carbon price floor tax and exploit shale gas to keep the UK competitive, says a leading industry body.  
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
cyber security of most small business is woefully inadequate
The Government has today launched a new Do More Online campaign aiming to help small businesses to increase their digital skills.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Quantum Technologies - a new £1bn UK industry in the making
World-leading knowledge and business capability is paving the way for a thriving UK quantum technologies industry worth potentially over 1 billion within the next 10 years.
Wanted: Female engineers Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Wanted: Female engineers
The UK is missing out on half its potential in engineering by failing to attract women, an industry body has said.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards