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Business Leader Urges Rishi Sunak To Ditch 'Bogus' Deadline For Ditching EU Laws
Business Leader Urges Rishi Sunak To Ditch "Bogus" Deadline For Ditching EU Laws
Brexit
Confederation of Business Industry head Tony Danker has challenged Rishi Sunak to scrap the government's commitment to repeal almost 4,000 European Union laws by the end of the year, arguing that the "bogus deadline" is putting needless strain on industry.
James Cleverly Says Ministers' Tax Returns Should Be Confidential As Questions Pile Up Over Nadhim Zahawi
Economy
James Cleverly Says Ministers' Tax Returns Should Be Confidential As Questions Pile Up Over Nadhim Zahawi
Ministers Accused Of Stoking Strike Stalemate By 'Playing It Long' On Pay
Health
Ministers Accused Of Stoking Strike Stalemate By "Playing It Long" On Pay
The Winners And Losers From The Latest Round Of Levelling Up Funding
Communities
The Winners And Losers From The Latest Round Of Levelling Up Funding
Labour Lays Into Ambulance Waiting Times, Inflation Falls Again, Nurses Begin Fresh Strike
Health
Labour Lays Into Ambulance Waiting Times, Inflation Falls Again, Nurses Begin Fresh Strike
Growing Fear Cost Of Living Crisis Could Lead To Public Disorder
Economy
Growing Fear Cost Of Living Crisis Could Lead To Public Disorder
Surprise Economic Growth, 'Cordial' Talks Between Sunak And Sturgeon, Health Secretary Warmer To Pay Increase For NHS Staff
Economy
Surprise Economic Growth, "Cordial" Talks Between Sunak And Sturgeon, Health Secretary Warmer To Pay Increase For NHS Staff
The House Live
Students cutting back on food and essentials need more support as the cost of living bites
Education
By Sir Peter Lampl OBE
Students cutting back on food and essentials need more support as the cost of living bites
We must not forget about the struggle of university students in the cost of living crisis
Education
By Paul Blomfield MP
We must not forget about the struggle of university students in the cost of living crisis
The hospitality sector needs a renewed cost of living package to pull it back from the brink
Economy
By Baroness Twycross
The hospitality sector needs a renewed cost of living package to pull it back from the brink
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Benefits Wrongly Paid To Thousands Of EU Citizens Due To Home Office Error
Benefits Wrongly Paid To Thousands Of EU Citizens Due To Home Office Error
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Holds Cabinet Away Day, Matt Hancock Assault Suspect Charged, Pressure To Get Child Refugees Out Of Hotels
Rishi Sunak Holds Cabinet Away Day, Matt Hancock Assault Suspect Charged, Pressure To Get Child Refugees Out Of Hotels
Home affairs
The decision to reject menopause leave is another crushing blow for women
The decision to reject menopause leave is another crushing blow for women
By Carolyn Harris MP
Health
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The Jonathan Ashworth interview: “We're going to shift power and resources out of Whitehall”
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Jonathan Ashworth interview: “We're going to shift power and resources out of Whitehall”
Following his keynote speech setting out Labour’s plans for jobs and welfare, Jonathan Ashworth tells Tali Fraser about linking together health and employment services, his childhood experience of benefits and his determination to not become addicted to work.

Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Our ambitious levelling up agenda will unlock the potential of the entire country
Economy
By Dehenna Davison MP
Our ambitious levelling up agenda will unlock the potential of the entire country
In recent weeks, the government has applied a laser-like focus to restoring trust in the economy and dealing decisively with inflation.
The Winners And Losers From The Latest Round Of Levelling Up Funding
Communities
The Winners And Losers From The Latest Round Of Levelling Up Funding
The government has announced their second round of funding from the £4.8bn levelling up scheme aimed at reducing inequality across the UK but have faced criticism over regional disparity.
Economy news
Living Standards Will Fall And Unemployment Will Rise Despite £100bn Of Support
Economy
Living Standards Will Fall And Unemployment Will Rise Despite £100bn Of Support
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has predicted that living standards will fall by 7 per cent and more than half a million more people could end up out of work, despite £100bn of government support laid out by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Statement.
Cities unlimited: climate finance for a just and green transition Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Cities unlimited: climate finance for a just and green transition

Cities require the most investment and face the biggest risks in the climate emergency. But how can we make sure that they are at the centre of the growing conversation around finance for climate action? The House Live sat down ahead of COP27 with a panel of experts from C40 Cities and WSP to hear what a major new report tells us about unlocking the finance potential of cities to play a greater role in meeting the climate change challenge.
Energy Bills Rising And Top Tax Threshold Lowered In Jeremy Hunt's 'Difficult' Autumn Statement
Economy
Energy Bills Rising And Top Tax Threshold Lowered In Jeremy Hunt's "Difficult" Autumn Statement
Jeremy Hunt has lowered the threshold at which the 45p rate of income tax is paid from £150,000 to £125,140 as he lays out "difficult decisions" on personal tax thresholds in the Autumn Statement.

Austerity is going to be hard for everyone – is it time to reform our tax system?
Economy
By Professor Gulcin Ozkan
Austerity is going to be hard for everyone – is it time to reform our tax system?
It is widely anticipated that today’s Autumn Budget Statement will entail a reduction in spending and rises in taxes in the range of £50bn.
The Chancellor must not balance the Budget on the backs of the poor
Economy
By Patrick Watt
The Chancellor must not balance the Budget on the backs of the poor
If you go into most churches across the United Kingdom – not just on a Sunday but on any day of the week – you’ll find people on the frontline of the response to the cost of living crisis.
The energy crisis won’t end when winter does – the Chancellor must make sure no one is left behind
Economy
By Dame Clare Moriarty
The energy crisis won’t end when winter does – the Chancellor must make sure no one is left behind
Volatile energy prices and the soaring cost of living have shaken households across the country. We’re helping almost two people every minute with crisis support.
Partner content
Economy
By LV=
29m worry about rising cost of energy bills
5m (9%) UK adults say they can’t afford to pay day-to-day costs and bills
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Guest Blog: Delivering World-Class Digital Infrastructure Throughout Nottinghamshire - with Ceren Clulow of Nottinghamshire County Council
Guest blog provided by Ceren Clulow, Digital Connectivity Manager at Nottinghamshire County Council and Chair of ADEPT's Digital Connectivity Working Group.
Rishi Sunak Welcomes Strong Trade Relations with Saudi Arabia
Economy
Rishi Sunak Welcomes Strong Trade Relations with Saudi Arabia
The Prime Minister met the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia at the G20 Summit today to discuss UK-Saudi cooperation on security and economic stability. 
Partner content
Environment
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
The cold truth about winter idling
Warming up your car during the colder months has a higher carbon impact per year than the population of Cardiff flying to Egypt.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
The Budget 17th November: CMI look ahead
The Chartered Management Institute has issued a comment ahead of the Budget on Thursday.
Partner content
Health
By LV=
45% of adults aged 25-44 without a protection policy are not confident they can financially cope if ill
Three in five people without a protection product would feel more financially resilient if they had a policy that paid if they were unable to work due to illness or injury.
Historic trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will give our economy a much-needed boost
Economy
By Nigel Huddleston MP
Historic trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will give our economy a much-needed boost
United Kingdom firms are on the cusp of reaping huge rewards from our Australia and New Zealand trade deals.
Here's What To Expect From Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
Economy
Here's What To Expect From Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver his Autumn Statement on 17 November, setting out the government’s spending plan for the year ahead. Here’s what is expected to be in it.
A new era of austerity is a political choice that must be rejected
Economy
By Liz Saville Roberts MP
A new era of austerity is a political choice that must be rejected
A new era of austerity is dawning. We’ll be told it’s for our own good. Don’t be fooled again.
Roads, Rail And Borders Face 'Maximum Disruption” As Public Sector Considers Co-ordinated Strikes
Economy
Roads, Rail And Borders Face "Maximum Disruption” As Public Sector Considers Co-ordinated Strikes
Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers could stage co-ordinated walk-outs this winter after civil servants say they have "have reached the crunch point” over pay levels and quality of service.
Jeremy Hunt Says 'We're All Going To Be Paying A Bit More Tax' Ahead Of Budget
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Says "We're All Going To Be Paying A Bit More Tax" Ahead Of Budget
The Chancellor has warned there are going to be "very difficult decisions" in next week's fiscal statement but insisted the UK was "resilient".
Rishi Sunak's Fragile Authority Has Been 'Badly Damaged' By Gavin Williamson Scandal
Economy
Rishi Sunak's Fragile Authority Has Been "Badly Damaged" By Gavin Williamson Scandal
Rishi Sunak is just 19 days into his premiership, but already he is facing questions about his political judgement after another week dominated by tensions over his contentious Cabinet appointments.
Jeremy Hunt Warns Of “Tough Road Ahead” As Economy Shrinks Again
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Warns Of “Tough Road Ahead” As Economy Shrinks Again
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned the UK faces “a tough road ahead” after new ONS figures showed the economy contracted by 0.2 per cent between July and September, signalling the start of a recession.
Repairing our damaged relationship with the EU is vital to boost trade
Brexit
By Hilary Benn MP
Repairing our damaged relationship with the EU is vital to boost trade
Last week, the government celebrated International Trade Week. Across the United Kingdom, events were held on decarbonising business, harnessing new technology and building global partnerships.
Would pay-as-you-drive be a better means of vehicle taxation?
Economy
By Silviya Barrett
Would pay-as-you-drive be a better means of vehicle taxation?
With more and more electric vehicles on our roads, it is increasingly clear that the current system of vehicle taxation is no longer fit for purpose; what is less clear is what its replacement will look like.
The Health of Nations: Why Businesses Need to Step Up When it Comes to Health Partner content
Health
By Legal & General
The Health of Nations: Why Businesses Need to Step Up When it Comes to Health
With the new Prime Minister recommitting to Levelling Up, UK businesses need to step forward to create a more balanced economy. But that can only happen with a healthy population and a healthy workforce. The House sat down with Legal & General’s John Godfrey to hear why he believes health should be on the agenda in every UK boardroom.
£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability
Education Secretary Can't Confirm That School Budgets Will Keep Up With Rising Costs
Education
Education Secretary Can't Confirm That School Budgets Will Keep Up With Rising Costs
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has suggested her department could see a real-terms budget cut when Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gives a major update on government spending in next week’s Autumn Statement.
EventsAll
Women into Leadership Cardiff
2023
Cardiff
Women into Leadership Cardiff
Women into Leadership Belfast
2023
Belfast
Women into Leadership Belfast
PublicTechnology Live 2023
2023
London
PublicTechnology Live 2023
Women in Public Finance
2023
London
Women in Public Finance