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Impatient Tory MPs Fear They'll Be Stitched Up By A U-Turn On Windfall Tax
Impatient Tory MPs Fear They'll Be Stitched Up By A U-Turn On Windfall Tax
Economy
There were uneasy looks on the faces of Conservative MPs as they made their way to the House of Commons to vote on a Labour amendment to the Queen's Speech on Tuesday night.
Labour Compares Government To P&O Ferries Over Plan To Cut 91,000 Civil Service Jobs
Economy
Labour Compares Government To P&O Ferries Over Plan To Cut 91,000 Civil Service Jobs
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Economy
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
Economy
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
Economy
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
Economy
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Economy
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
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As the cost of living bites, we must make healthy food affordable and accessible for families on low-incomes
Health
By Jo Gideon MP
As the cost of living bites, we must make healthy food affordable and accessible for families on low-incomes
The Civil Service needs to reform, but this crude approach to job cuts will only lead to poorer governance and public services
Economy
By Lord Kerslake
The Civil Service needs to reform, but this crude approach to job cuts will only lead to poorer governance and public services
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Economy
By Wendy Chamberlain MP and Baroness D’Souza
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
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Impatient Tory MPs Fear They'll Be Stitched Up By A U-Turn On Windfall Tax
Impatient Tory MPs Fear They'll Be Stitched Up By A U-Turn On Windfall Tax
Economy
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With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Economy
By Wendy Chamberlain MP and Baroness D’Souza
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Today, we are launching a landmark investigation into how we tackle the growing – and incredibly concerning – need for food banks across the UK.
Anxious Vets Warn Scrapping Post-Brexit Checks Will Expose The UK To Disease
Brexit
Anxious Vets Warn Scrapping Post-Brexit Checks Will Expose The UK To Disease
UK vets have demanded a meeting with Jacob Rees-Mogg to warn that the government's decision to scrap a range of post-Brexit checks on goods coming in from the European Union will remove the UK's "first line of defence against disease coming into the country”.
Rishi Sunak’s Crypto Push Could Increase Risk For Amateur Investors
Economy
Rishi Sunak’s Crypto Push Could Increase Risk For Amateur Investors
Industry figures have welcomed government plans to regulate some stable forms of cryptocurrency, but cite concerns that the push could increase risk for amateur investors.
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Celebrating the achievements of strong women on the road to equality Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Celebrating the achievements of strong women on the road to equality
As we strive towards equal opportunities for all, inspirational women at CCEP are showing each day that the future is bright.
Are homeowners more conservative? Partner content
Economy
By University of Essex
Are homeowners more conservative?
Traditionally, we think people who own property vote for parties on the right, but new research says otherwise,
Levelling Up Leader Is Not A Fan Of The Term 'Red Wall'
Economy
Levelling Up Leader Is Not A Fan Of The Term "Red Wall"
The author of the levelling-up white paper has questioned the usefulness of the term 'red wall' as he believes it "does not fit" the full picture of inequality across the country.
Rishi Sunak Hints At Fuel Duty Cut In Spring Statement To Tackle Cost Of Living Rise
Economy
Rishi Sunak Hints At Fuel Duty Cut In Spring Statement To Tackle Cost Of Living Rise
The Chancellor has not ruled out cutting fuel duty in his Spring Statement, claiming that he “understands” the challenges facing motorists amid rising fuel prices.
The Rundown Podcast: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Prove He's A Tax-Cutting Tory?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Prove He's A Tax-Cutting Tory?
On this week's episode of The Rundown – Alain Tolhurst, Adam Payne and Eleanor Langford discuss the upcoming Spring Statement, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release from prison in Iran after six years, and Boris Johnson's energy-emergency trip to the Middle East.
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home
The Chancellor must use the Spring Statement to invest in energy efficiency.
Rishi Sunak Accused Of “Cynically” Saving Tax Cuts For An Election Instead Of Curbing Cost Of Living Crisis Now
Economy
Rishi Sunak Accused Of “Cynically” Saving Tax Cuts For An Election Instead Of Curbing Cost Of Living Crisis Now
Labour has accused Rishi Sunak of “cynicism” over his apparent resistance to cutting taxes in next week’s spring statement to ease the cost of living crisis, instead saving the move until an election is nearer.
Transport Minister Is 'Angry' Over 'Wholly Unacceptable' Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff
Economy
Transport Minister Is "Angry" Over "Wholly Unacceptable" Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff
Transport minister Robert Courts has criticised the "insensitive" approach taken by P&O after the leading ferry operator made 800 staff redundant today.
Partner content
Economy
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 0.75%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 0.50% to 0.75%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
Downing Street Claims Boris Johnson's Saudi Arabia Trip To Curb Energy Crisis Was Not About 'Quick Fixes'
Economy
Downing Street Claims Boris Johnson's Saudi Arabia Trip To Curb Energy Crisis Was Not About "Quick Fixes"
Downing Street has defended the Prime Minister's trip to Saudia Arabia after he failed to secure an agreement from the Gulf state to increase oil production.
Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising Exports Total £11.7bn for 2020 Despite Global Disruption
The advertising industry, with DIT support, sets out strategy review to negotiate future headwinds and secure next decade of growth
The strength of sanctions against Russia makes the case for imposing them on the brutal Hong Kong leadership
Economy
By Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
The strength of sanctions against Russia makes the case for imposing them on the brutal Hong Kong leadership
Over the last few weeks, the world has watched in horror as Russian armies marched on Ukraine.
Introducing new legislation could give us the power to use sanctioned oligarchs’ assets to help re-build Ukraine
Economy
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
Introducing new legislation could give us the power to use sanctioned oligarchs’ assets to help re-build Ukraine
The fishing net of asset freezes on oligarchs, Vladimir Putin sympathisers and Russian perpetrators of war on Ukraine is closing.
The Chancellor can cut bills by helping to upgrade our leaky homes Partner content
Environment
By ROCKWOOL
The Chancellor can cut bills by helping to upgrade our leaky homes
Investing in a nationwide home insulation programme can provide a long-term solution for bringing down energy bills and delivering net-zero.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB’s 2022 conservation conference to focus on “Lessons for Resilience”
The CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) has announced the date for its next conservation conference, which will once again be a face-to face event – “Our Built Heritage: Lessons for resilience” will take place on 26 April 2022 at Church House in London. It will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and will be delivered in partnership with English Heritage.
Is the Chancellor seeking to scrap or safeguard R&D relief for our SMEs? Partner content
Economy
By ForrestBrown
Is the Chancellor seeking to scrap or safeguard R&D relief for our SMEs?
Why reforming, not scrapping, R&D relief is the best way to support British businesses.
Minister Who Resigned Over Covid Loans Says He “Wasn’t Aware Of Full Horror” Of Fraud Until Much Later
Coronavirus
Minister Who Resigned Over Covid Loans Says He “Wasn’t Aware Of Full Horror” Of Fraud Until Much Later
The former Treasury minister who resigned over the government’s failure to tackle fraud in the Covid loan schemes has called on the board of the British Business Bank to resign.
We must go further to root out dirty money in the UK for good
Economy
By Margaret Hodge MP
We must go further to root out dirty money in the UK for good
Last week, I sat in the House of Commons and listened as President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine described the horrors faced by his people at the hands of Putin’s war machine.
The government has its limits when it comes to spurring innovation Partner content
Economy
By Plexal
The government has its limits when it comes to spurring innovation
Plexal and IBM have found a new way for the private sector to meet the government’s aims of spending more with SMEs and building sovereign technology capability.
Rishi Sunak Is In Talks With Tories Who Are Desperately Trying To Halt The Energy Bills Crisis
Economy
Rishi Sunak Is In Talks With Tories Who Are Desperately Trying To Halt The Energy Bills Crisis
The Chancellor has held meetings with multiple Conservative MPs this week where he heard their suggestions for how to further protect households from soaring energy prices, PoliticsHome has learned.
The Government should treat betting like booze - not like tobacco Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
The Government should treat betting like booze - not like tobacco
After more than a year of waiting for the outcome of the Gambling Review, and with the Government changing its ministers more times than Watford change football managers, it strikes me that the debate has boiled down to this: should betting be treated like tobacco, which is inherently and universally damaging to all, or should it be treated more like alcohol, something millions of people do and where the vast majority are able to enjoy it responsibly, but where sadly a small minority can have a problem and, in the most extreme and terrible cases, it can be an addiction?
Pubs Could Be Hit With Huge Energy Bill Hike Due To Russia Sanctions
Economy
Pubs Could Be Hit With Huge Energy Bill Hike Due To Russia Sanctions
Ministers are faced with the challenge of helping thousands of hospitality businesses find new energy suppliers after hitting Russian gas giant Gazprom with sanctions.
MPs call on the Government to keep Britain connected Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
MPs call on the Government to keep Britain connected
A strengthened Electronic Communications Code is vital to drive forward UK connectivity and levelling up.
Pay transparency pilot: forging a fairer path
Economy
By Baroness Stedman-Scott
Pay transparency pilot: forging a fairer path
Every one of us has experienced the excitement of finding the right job. Reading through the advertisement, knowing it’s tailor made for you, excited to get stuck in and show off your skills. But then you see there’s no salary listed. Some people see that as a challenge; a chance to head to the negotiating table and ask for what they want. But for others, it means they end up receiving less than they are worth, and deserve.
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