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Whitehall Staff Are Scrambling For Treasury Cash With Green Spending Review On The Horizon
Whitehall Staff Are Scrambling For Treasury Cash With Green Spending Review On The Horizon
Economy
Whitehall staff are scrambling to bid for Treasury cash ahead of a Spending Review expected to be held this Autumn.
Online Platforms Are In An “Arms Race” With Scammers Against Harmful Content, Says Advertising Regulator
Economy
Online Platforms Are In An “Arms Race” With Scammers Against Harmful Content, Says Advertising Regulator
Lex Greensill Had 'Extraordinarily Privileged' Relationship With Government, New Report Concludes
Economy
Lex Greensill Had "Extraordinarily Privileged" Relationship With Government, New Report Concludes
Minister Admits He Is 'Very Concerned' About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation 'Pingdemic'
Coronavirus
Minister Admits He Is "Very Concerned" About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation "Pingdemic"
Minister Plays Down National Insurance Hike Reports As Government Braces For Tory Backlash
Health
Minister Plays Down National Insurance Hike Reports As Government Braces For Tory Backlash
Rishi Sunak Accused Of Having 'Hoodwinked' Tory MPs Over Foreign Aid Vote
Economy
Rishi Sunak Accused Of Having "Hoodwinked" Tory MPs Over Foreign Aid Vote
Rishi Sunak Hints Pension Triple Lock Could Be Scrapped To Ensure “Fairness For Taxpayers”
Economy
Rishi Sunak Hints Pension Triple Lock Could Be Scrapped To Ensure “Fairness For Taxpayers”
The House Live
Cutting Universal Credit will undermine the government’s levelling up agenda
Economy
By Dame Clare Moriarty
Cutting Universal Credit will undermine the government’s levelling up agenda
Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs Today: how can we support sustainable living in later life? Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs Today: how can we support sustainable living in later life?
Maths deserves to be included in the name of the Science and Technology Committee
Economy
By Christian Wakeford MP and Professor Ulrike Tillmann
Maths deserves to be included in the name of the Science and Technology Committee
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Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Culture
Whitehall Staff Are Scrambling For Treasury Cash With Green Spending Review On The Horizon
Whitehall Staff Are Scrambling For Treasury Cash With Green Spending Review On The Horizon
Economy
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In conversation: Alexander Stafford, Alan Brown and Baroness Worthington debate energy
Environment
By Adam Payne
In conversation: Alexander Stafford, Alan Brown and Baroness Worthington debate energy
Three parliamentarians with strongly-held views on energy, Conservative BEIS committee member Alexander Stafford, the SNP’s energy and climate change spokesperson Alan Brown, and life peer Baroness Worthington discuss what more the government should be doing to meet its green targets — and have a fierce debate about the energy topic of the day: hydrogen. Chaired by Adam Payne
Government must take responsibility for mask guidance, not pass the buck to businesses
Coronavirus
By Seema Malhotra MP
Government must take responsibility for mask guidance, not pass the buck to businesses
New workplace safety guidance has been branded chaotic and confusing, replacing legal guidance with vague exhortations to do the right thing.
Chi Onwurah MP: 'There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet'
Coronavirus
By Radhika Sanghani
Chi Onwurah MP: "There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet"
As one of the few MPs with a background in science and engineering, Chi Onwurah has plenty of ideas for how the government could build back better and save the planet. She tells Radhika Sanghani greater urgency is needed to drive change.
Economy news
Speed up the switch to electric vehicles to save lower income car owners thousands
Economy
By Caterina Brandmayr, Green Alliance
Speed up the switch to electric vehicles to save lower income car owners thousands
It feels like electric vehicles are in the news every day at the moment. The emphasis is usually on how they help to cut carbon emissions and air pollution. But one important fact about them that has not been highlighted enough is that they also cut the cost of car ownership considerably once they reach the used vehicle market, which is going to be a big benefit to those on lower incomes.
Hiring ex-offenders is good for society – and good for business too
Economy
By James Timpson
Hiring ex-offenders is good for society – and good for business too
In 2002, I was invited to visit a prison in the north-west. Given that it was my first time visiting a prison, it’s fair to say I didn’t really know what to expect.
The benefits of retrofitting are abundant – now we need to make them a reality Partner content
Environment
By Nationwide
The benefits of retrofitting are abundant – now we need to make them a reality
Retrofitting has the potential to provide benefits for everyone, but it is often misunderstood and underutilised. To achieve Net Zero by 2050, the Government needs a strategy to change this.
A trade deal with Australia will have little impact, but it raises big questions about the UK's trade policy
Economy
By Sam Lowe
A trade deal with Australia will have little impact, but it raises big questions about the UK's trade policy
The British government is going to need to work harder if it is to keep enough people onboard with its trade agenda.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Lending up: Savings figures mask differences across society
It will be a huge challenge for all new cars to be electric by 2035
Economy
By James Wild MP
It will be a huge challenge for all new cars to be electric by 2035
Taking a bold decision to set these deadlines needs to be followed up with a plan to deliver this complex transition away from the internal combustion engine.
Brexit has brought with it the opportunity to transform the UK's life-sciences sector Partner content
Coronavirus
By AbbVie
Brexit has brought with it the opportunity to transform the UK's life-sciences sector
If the UK is going to position itself as a global destination for medical innovation, we must embrace and support cutting edge technology and widen access to world-class standards of care.
The Government must recognise the role of managers in halting an unemployment crisis Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
The Government must recognise the role of managers in halting an unemployment crisis
Managers are playing an essential role in keeping businesses afloat during the pandemic. It's now time for a long term vision which puts leadership and management skills at the core of the UK workforce.
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Confederation of Timber Industries announces new Chair
After serving four years as Chair of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), Roy Wakeman OBE, has decided to leave his post to spend more time on his other interests, with fellow sector expert, Alex Goodfellow stepping into the role.
Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF launches new Technical Hub
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Technical Hub, housing all the technical services and products the Federation delivers, for its Members and the industry.
We must scale up sustainable finance in the age of Covid
Economy
By Graham Stuart MP
We must scale up sustainable finance in the age of Covid
Given the difficulties we have all faced in the past year, it has been reassuring to see some normality returning to the UK in recent weeks. However, the devastating effects of the pandemic have left many developing nations in their most economically challenging position in decades.
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Structural timber: focusing on the facts
The Time for Timber campaign has released a white paper that aims to help insurance companies understand the vital role they play in supporting the construction industry to achieve Net Zero status by 2050.
The sports making an Olympic contribution to the UK economy Partner content
Health
By UK Sport
The sports making an Olympic contribution to the UK economy
Olympic and Paralympic sports are generating increasing value for the economy – and UK Sport believes they have an important part to play in helping the country Build Back Better from Covid.
Partner content
Education
By [email protected]
Hiding in plain sight: why are the UK and US keeping the transatlantic trade negotiations under wraps?
After Greensill, we need lobbying reform to shine a light into the dark corners of Whitehall
Economy
By Angela Eagle MP
After Greensill, we need lobbying reform to shine a light into the dark corners of Whitehall
The Greensill scandal has brought into sharp focus the need for reform of our lobbying laws to ensure there is complete transparency and robust rules for ex-Ministers, Civil Servants and former Prime Ministers which actually have teeth.
The IET celebrates its 150th anniversary Partner content
Environment
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
The IET celebrates its 150th anniversary
Europe’s largest engineers’ body, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), is celebrating its 150th anniversary today (Monday 17 May 2021).
Ditching the Employment Bill exposes the chasm between Tory rhetoric and action
Economy
By Andy McDonald MP
Ditching the Employment Bill exposes the chasm between Tory rhetoric and action
Government inaction means that millions of low paid and precarious workers who are entitled to protections have been abandoned to fight for their rights through the courts.
In The Loop: Can The UK Build A Sustainable Circular Economy?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
In The Loop: Can The UK Build A Sustainable Circular Economy?
Moves to the circular economy are gathering pace in the UK. Georgina Bailey explores what this may mean for consumers, businesses and government.
Ditching Employment Bill From Queen’s Speech Shows Boris Johnson “Has No Plan For Working People”, Critics Say
Economy
Ditching Employment Bill From Queen’s Speech Shows Boris Johnson “Has No Plan For Working People”, Critics Say
Boris Johnson's decision to further delay planned legislation to improve workers’ rights post-Brexit has been heavily criticised by Labour, unions and business groups.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to the Queen’s Speech
The CIOB has responded to today's Queen's Speech welcoming many of the measures announced, but stating that the devil will be in the detail.
Partner content
Education
By Chartered Management Institute
CMI response to HM The Queen’s Speech 2021
The Chartered Management Institute has responded to today's Queen's Speech welcoming the focus on skills, but warning that the Government must turn its attention to implementing reforms immediately.
The digital revolution leaving millions behind Partner content
Education
By [email protected]
The digital revolution leaving millions behind
The pandemic has unmasked a stark digital divide that excludes too many from online life – so how can we fix it?
Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Changes to GGF Group Management Structure
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Group is pleased to announce strategic changes to its management structure, to focus on improving services and further development of the GGF and its subsidiary commercial companies, FENSA, BFRC, Installsure and RISA.
To acquire the skills that Global Britain needs, nothing short of excellence will do Partner content
Education
By World Skills
To acquire the skills that Global Britain needs, nothing short of excellence will do
WorldSkills UK is equipping the next generation with the skills required to compete on the global stage. WorldSkills UK’s International Summit is at the forefront of the action.
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