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Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
Labour MP Alex Ballinger has said that the government move to introduce a statutory levy on gambling is a “drop in the ocean” to tackle the harms caused by betting firms to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
Communities
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
The international fightback against dangerous products sold online Partner content
Communities
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The international fightback against dangerous products sold online
Downing Street Pushes For Progress In Compromise Talks With Welfare Rebels
Economy
Downing Street Pushes For Progress In Compromise Talks With Welfare Rebels
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party
Economy
Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party
Reeves Urged To Open Door To US Business Talent Fleeing Trump
Economy
Reeves Urged To Open Door To US Business Talent Fleeing Trump
Opinion
Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax
Economy
By Josh Simons MP
Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax
The welfare bill still forces people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely
Health
By Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
The welfare bill still forces people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation?
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Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
By Total Politics Impact
Social affairs
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
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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
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB's first building safety conference announced
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced its first ‘Safer Buildings UK’ conference to raise awareness of the culture change that is needed to ensure the buildings we create and manage are safe for those who occupy them.
UK Sanctions Explained: How The West Plan To Squeeze Russia's Economy
Defence
UK Sanctions Explained: How The West Plan To Squeeze Russia's Economy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to "hit Russia very hard" following their invasion of Ukraine, but what do the UK sanctions look like, and what will they do to the Russian economy?
Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Catapult Network this week (24th February 2022) formalised its long-held commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I).
Why The UK Wants To Block Russia From SWIFT Payment System While The EU Is Resistant
Economy
Why The UK Wants To Block Russia From SWIFT Payment System While The EU Is Resistant
Defence Minister Ben Wallace has claimed the UK is still intent on getting Russia kicked out of the SWIFT international payments system, despite EU leaders blocking the move.
Town markets matter more than free markets
Communities
By Adam Hawksbee
Town markets matter more than free markets
People in Oldham are market fundamentalists. But they’re not obsessed with free markets - they talk about Tommyfield market, which used to be pride of the town centre.
Sadiq Khan Calls On Government To Seize London Property Owned By Russian Oligarchs
Communities
Sadiq Khan Calls On Government To Seize London Property Owned By Russian Oligarchs
The Mayor of London is calling for the cronies of President Putin to have their London properties seized by the UK government.
Home Office Grants Visa Extensions To Ukrainians In UK As People In Kyiv Start To Flee Westwards
Defence
Home Office Grants Visa Extensions To Ukrainians In UK As People In Kyiv Start To Flee Westwards
The Home Office will provide temporary visa extensions for Ukrainians in the UK who are here to work, study or visit, as well as offer support to switch to different visa routes.
 
Student Loan System Must Be Fair To The Taxpayer As Well As Students
Education
By Michelle Donelan MP
Student Loan System Must Be Fair To The Taxpayer As Well As Students
Overhauling interest rates on student loans will mean no student repays more than they borrowed in real terms.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to departure of CLC Chair
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded today’s announcement (24 February 2022) from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) that Andy Mitchell CBE will step down as co-chair in Spring 2022.
BPF response to Wrap report on reducing household food waste Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF response to Wrap report on reducing household food waste
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) shares the UK Plastic Pact’s overall objectives and the plastics industry only supports using plastic when it provides a benefit.
IKEA Hammersmith opening marks the start of £1 billion investment in London to get closer to customers Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
IKEA Hammersmith opening marks the start of £1 billion investment in London to get closer to customers
Hydrogen and concrete: a world first for net zero and green jobs Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Hydrogen and concrete: a world first for net zero and green jobs
If we are to succeed in decarbonising energy intensive industry in the UK, building hydrogen-based infrastructure will be key to creating a net zero economy.
Government Insists No New Measures Are Needed To Protect Gas Prices From Russia's Invasion
Economy
Government Insists No New Measures Are Needed To Protect Gas Prices From Russia's Invasion
Ministers are confident that they will not need to bring in new measures to protect British consumers if Russia's invasion of Ukraine leads to gas prices in the UK being driven up further.
Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
BGC welcomes new official figures showing low problem gambling rates in the UK but warn ministers to avoid changes that will drive punters to the black market
New figures released today (TUES) by the Gambling Commission confirm the rates of problem gambling remain low – underlining the need to protect “positive progress” from the threat of a growing black market.
Labour Say Free Testing Could Continue If The Government Had Not Spent Billions On 'Dodgy PPE'
Coronavirus
Labour Say Free Testing Could Continue If The Government Had Not Spent Billions On "Dodgy PPE"
Free Covid-19 testing for the general population could be extended if the government had not wasted so much money during the pandemic on poor equipment and loans, Labour has claimed.
Ignoring students amid a cost of living crisis will push more to the brink
Education
By Hillary Gyebi-Ababio
Ignoring students amid a cost of living crisis will push more to the brink
When students come together, we can push the powerful to change legislation, policies and agenda. This government has an 80-seat majority, yet even they didn’t dare follow through with plans to cut the student loan repayment threshold.
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain Partner content
Brexit
By Chivas Brothers
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain
Britain can fulfil its trade potential by supporting industries which are competitive on the world stage.
If the Government’s levelling up agenda is to be realised - we must develop, deliver and promote world-class skills Partner content
Economy
By World Skills UK
If the Government’s levelling up agenda is to be realised - we must develop, deliver and promote world-class skills

The UK is respected for our world-beating knowledge economy: our top-ranking universities, reputation as a scientific powerhouse and that we punch above our weight in research are all things we are rightly proud of. However, to secure our seat at the global top table and realise the Government’s ambitious levelling up plans, we need to bring to life the world-class skills economy that Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi spoke about in November.

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Economy
By Betting and Gaming Council
New research reveals shocking size of Black Market gambling across Europe as industry warns Government the UK is “at a dangerous crossroads” and urges ministers to “learn lessons from abroad” in its new Gambling White Paper
Research for the Betting and Gaming Council has uncovered the shocking scale of black market gambling in European countries following the introduction of strict new measures on regulated operators.
Place and culture are key to levelling up the north
Communities
By Lord Inglewood
Place and culture are key to levelling up the north
Even before Constantine was acclaimed Roman Emperor in York, the capital of lower Britain in 306AD, the north of England was an integral and important part, albeit a distinct one, of what is now the UK.
For levelling up to succeed we must fix the crisis of opportunity
Communities
By Justine Greening
For levelling up to succeed we must fix the crisis of opportunity
We face a crisis of opportunity which is preventing so many people and places from reaching their true potential. Highlighted by Covid, it is clear that opportunity is not spread evenly across the UK.
Levelling-up can turn the UK’s life sciences sector in to a ‘superpower’ Partner content
Health
By Future Health
Levelling-up can turn the UK’s life sciences sector in to a ‘superpower’
The urgency of the pandemic showed the potential of a supercharged life sciences sector. As the government begins to move forward with its 'levelling up' programme, it is crucial that we build on that momentum for other conditions.
Growing more food in Britain is good for jobs, nature, carbon and national security
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
Growing more food in Britain is good for jobs, nature, carbon and national security
Britain needs to grow, rear and catch more of its own food. In an era of globalisation, this can seem like rose-tinted, “Dig for Victory nostalgia”.  But in reality, this is a question of hard-nosed national security.
Scotch on the rocks: our distilleries need government support to mitigate the damage caused by tariffs and Covid
Economy
By Lord Bruce
Scotch on the rocks: our distilleries need government support to mitigate the damage caused by tariffs and Covid
Who hasn’t been seduced by the romance of Scotch whisky, the industry which captures the essence of Scotland in a bottle? The ingredients are simple: barley, water and yeast.