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London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Economy
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
Economy
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
Economy
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Opinion
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
Economy
By Alun Francis
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
Economy
By Blake Lawit
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
Communities
By Lord Bird
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Political parties
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Education
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
Political parties
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Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
Why Britain Can't Build
Economy
Why Britain Can't Build
We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Ben Houchen: 'I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Economy
Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”
Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens
Economy news
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A 'Test Case' For Britain's Place In The World
Economy
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A "Test Case" For Britain's Place In The World
The critical minerals industry is widely seen as a “test case” for Britain’s role in the world, as experts and MPs warn the government against “rushing” into trade agreements with China.
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Economy
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Tulip Siddiq has resigned as economic secretary to the Treasury, saying the controversy over her family finances is becoming a "distraction" from the work of government.
Keir Starmer Says Government Will 'Absolutely' Stick To Its Fiscal Rules As Borrowing Costs Rise
Economy
Keir Starmer Says Government Will "Absolutely" Stick To Its Fiscal Rules As Borrowing Costs Rise
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government will "absolutely" stick to its fiscal rules, even if that means making "ruthless" decisions on the economy.
Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too
On Christmas Eve the nation’s top regulators received a gift from the Prime Minister. No, not a selection box or novelty pair of festive socks. In the face of a flatlining economy, Keir Starmer threw down the gauntlet, calling for a new regulatory environment, built on collaboration with business which was, “more pro-growth and pro-investment”.
Market Moves Will Put Pressure On Rachel Reeves To Hold Spring Budget, Says Leading Economist
Economy
Market Moves Will Put Pressure On Rachel Reeves To Hold Spring Budget, Says Leading Economist
Movements in the markets will put "pressure" on Rachel Reeves to deliver a major fiscal event in the spring, despite the chancellor having committed to just one a year, leading economist Paul Johnson has said.
Does The Treasury Value Regions?
Economy
Does The Treasury Value Regions?
Benedict Cooper looks at the thorny issue of how we can guarantee an equal share of the pie around the country
Rachel Reeves Is Borrowing From The Old To Bring About Growth
Economy
Rachel Reeves Is Borrowing From The Old To Bring About Growth
Can the Treasury drive growth across the UK’s wider economy? Chetun Patel looks at its current plans and recent history
Absolute power - why HMT's iron grip is bad for democracy
Economy
By Harriett Baldwin MP
Absolute power - why HMT's iron grip is bad for democracy
Harriett Baldwin, a former chair of the Treasury Select Committee, argues that the power afforded to Number 11 can have unintended and negative consequences for democracy
The Fiscal Triangle: How The Treasury Decides What To Spend
Economy
The Fiscal Triangle: How The Treasury Decides What To Spend
JP Spencer, a former Treasury senior policy adviser, explains how the ‘fiscal triangle’ is at the core of every spending decision it makes
Cost Of Living Pressures Will Be 'Bleak' During Labour's First Christmas In Power
Communities
Cost Of Living Pressures Will Be "Bleak" During Labour's First Christmas In Power
A chorus of charities have warned that low-income families face feeling "worse off" this winter than they did last due to the weight of ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Frustrated Labour MPs Say WASPI Decision Shows Government Is 'In A Bunker'
Economy
Frustrated Labour MPs Say WASPI Decision Shows Government Is "In A Bunker"
There is unhappiness among many Labour MPs following the Government's decision on Tuesday not to pay compensation to WASPI women.
The new Community Right to Buy will be a lasting legacy of this Labour government
Communities
By Joe Fortune
The new Community Right to Buy will be a lasting legacy of this Labour government
Parks, pubs, sports clubs, libraries, allotments, community centres, local shops, youth clubs – these are the building blocks of a community.
How Do You Get Money Out Of The Treasury?
Economy
How Do You Get Money Out Of The Treasury?
While many things have changed in the long history of British politics, this question has remained a constant thorn in the side of innumerable secretaries of state, regardless of their political persuasion. Adam Payne reports
Is It Time To Split Up The Treasury?
Economy
Is It Time To Split Up The Treasury?
The suggestion that it would be better to break up the Treasury into more manageable parts has been mooted for years. Chaminda Jayanetti looks at the idea in detail
How the Employment Rights Bill should be improved
Economy
By Andy McDonald MP
How the Employment Rights Bill should be improved
"I think this will be the biggest upgrade to workers’ and trade union rights in a generation," TUC general secretary Paul Nowak told a meeting of bill committee members scrutinising the Employment Rights Bill in Parliament.
Partner content
Communities
By National Federation of Builders
NPPF review welcomed, but SMEs still wait for support
Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Planning reform welcome but needs to go deeper
Too Big, Too Powerful: Treasury Domination Is Bad For Government
Economy
Too Big, Too Powerful: Treasury Domination Is Bad For Government
Successive prime ministers have found themselves frustrated by the power wielded by their neighbours in Number 11. Alex Thomas from the Institute for Government argues that the problem lies in central government’s structure
Driving homes for Christmas Partner content
Communities
By Skipton Group
Driving homes for Christmas
Earlier this year, Skipton Group, one of the UK’s leading member-owned businesses, launched new research into home affordability in Great Britain today. In the light of its findings, Stuart Haire, Skipton Group’s Chief Executive, shares his new year resolution to help more people into a home.
Why the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy should prioritise the chemical industry Partner content
Economy
By Chemical Industries Association
Why the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy should prioritise the chemical industry
The clock is ticking on the UK’s status as an attractive and competitive location for future manufacturing investments and jobs. The Government’s ‘Invest 2035’ industrial strategy is an opportunity to prioritise the chemical sector and recognise its contributions to UK growth. With around 95% of all manufactured goods containing chemicals, it is difficult to imagine a modern economy without a thriving chemical industry.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £42.3m investment into its factory in Wakefield Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £42.3m investment into its factory in Wakefield
Government must listen to all businesses on economic growth - not just the regulation refuseniks Partner content
Economy
By Which?
Government must listen to all businesses on economic growth - not just the regulation refuseniks
New Which? research reveals most UK businesses support strong consumer protection regulations as a contributor to consumer confidence and economic growth.
Keir Starmer Says Small Businesses Will Get The 'Certainty And Stability' They 'Need'
Communities
Keir Starmer Says Small Businesses Will Get The "Certainty And Stability" They "Need"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to assure small business leaders that the Government will bring "instability" and "uncertainty" to an end.
Modernising business rates for a changing economy Partner content
Economy
By WSP
Modernising business rates for a changing economy
The debate surrounding the future of business rates in the UK has intensified following the recent Autumn Budget. While some relief was offered, many hoped for more substantial changes to address deeper, structural issues within the system. With the prospect of more radical reform delayed, we explore the key elements of the Chancellor’s statement and consider what they truly mean for businesses, local governments, and the wider economy.
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025