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Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Vaughan Gething Hints Wales Wants Cash Boost Under Labour Government
Economy
First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has said that the biggest challenge he expects to face as the Labour leader of the devolved government will be how to increase the scale of budgets to boost public services.
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Economy
Trade Department Would Not “Hesitate” To Revoke Arms Licences To Israel
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By 'Bigger Public Finance Challenge', Economists Warn
Economy
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By "Bigger Public Finance Challenge", Economists Warn
Tory Voters Say The 'Broken' Party Has Turned The UK Into A 'Sinking Ship'
Economy
Tory Voters Say The "Broken" Party Has Turned The UK Into A "Sinking Ship"
Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take 'Many Parliaments' To Abolish National Insurance
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Says It Would Take "Many Parliaments" To Abolish National Insurance
Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are 'Laughable'
Economy
Experts Say Government Plans For Public Spending Cuts Are "Laughable"
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
Economy
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
The House Live
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge?
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Communities
By Jimmy McIntosh
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Few sectors of industry have taken more of a beating in the last few years than that of the British pub. Jimmy McIntosh has been documenting those in London that have died, and asks what it means for the communities they serve
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economy
What Does The Spring Budget Tell Us About When An Election Could Be Called?
Economists and political scientists have suggested the Spring Budget package was so "small scale" it did not indicate the government was about to go to the polls.
Economy news
My tax manifesto: reform the tax system to unleash growth
Economy
By Dan Neidle
My tax manifesto: reform the tax system to unleash growth
Our tax system is overly complex and discourages people from increasing their earnings. Dan Neidle has a plan for reforms to boost fairness and growth
Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK advertising exports reached £15.6bn in 2022
Exports Minister praises UK’s world-leading creative industries
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Could You Go 24 Hours Without Mobile Connectivity?
In the UK, many of us are now totally dependent on mobile connectivity for various aspects of our day-to-day lives, even without realising it; from managing our finances to maintaining our social lives and keeping in touch with loved ones. Taking a step back it is sometimes missed how the power of mobile connectivity truly allows us to Live Better Connected.
The Baroness Moyo interview: 'We’re going to be fine. But we want to be more than fine. We want to be making progress'
Economy
By Sophie Church
The Baroness Moyo interview: "We’re going to be fine. But we want to be more than fine. We want to be making progress"
Politicians from all parties agree that growing the economy is vital. The question is, how do we do it? Baroness Moyo speaks to Sophie Church about plans to boost productivity, trade-offs that have to be made on net-zero and why the Bank of England’s relationship with government is repairable. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the MPC's decision to keep the Bank Rate at 5.25%
Commenting on the MPC’s decision not to change the Bank Rate from 5.25%, Andrew Gall, Head of Savings and Economics at the BSA said:
Exploring a Catapult legacy with Stuart Martin Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Exploring a Catapult legacy with Stuart Martin
We sat down with Stuart Martin, CEO of Satellite Applications Catapult and founding member of the Catapult network, to talk about the mark he’s left on the UK space sector and the evolving mission of Catapults over his 10-years at the helm.
UK ad market avoids contraction in Q2 2023 through growth in online channels Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK ad market avoids contraction in Q2 2023 through growth in online channels
Almost £9bn spent in Q2, with 2023 FY forecast to reach £35.6bn and four in five advertising pounds now spent online
Consumers face a deluge of scam ads online. New laws will give them the protections they need Partner content
Economy
By Which?
Consumers face a deluge of scam ads online. New laws will give them the protections they need
The Online Safety Bill has now received Royal Assent, the final hurdle on its way to becoming law. 
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK responds to Ofcom’s updated Net Neutrality guidance
Major consortium kicks off work to address pressing industry challenges Partner content
Economy
By BASF
Major consortium kicks off work to address pressing industry challenges
London Luton Airport’s plans for sustainable expansion Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport’s plans for sustainable expansion
London Luton Airport is one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in the country – it directly employs 10,900 people and it’s the UK’s fifth busiest airport welcoming millions of passengers every year.
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Gareth Elliott Joins The Infrastructure Podcast To Discuss How We Live Better Connected.
More Tories Refuse To Support Autumn Statement If Chancellor Raises Tax
Economy
More Tories Refuse To Support Autumn Statement If Chancellor Raises Tax
Three more Conservative parliamentarians, two MPs and a senior peer, have signed a pledge to withhold support for the government's upcoming Autumn Statement if it proposes raising tax overall.
How new technology has boosted the consumer fraud fightback Partner content
Economy
By Mastercard
How new technology has boosted the consumer fraud fightback
Fraud is a crime that devastates millions of lives across the UK, costing consumers over £1bn every year. As fraudsters develop ever more sophisticated strategies, Politics Home finds out how Mastercard is supporting the fightback by investing in the cutting-edge technology that can keep people in the UK safe.
After the CPTPP we should aim for greater liberalisation of trade in services
Economy
By Lord Sarfraz and James Harris
After the CPTPP we should aim for greater liberalisation of trade in services
Earlier this Summer the UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Mobile Infrastructure Forum launched to support delivery of world-class mobile infrastructure throughout the UK Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile Infrastructure Forum launched to support delivery of world-class mobile infrastructure throughout the UK
UK advertising exports group launches special programme for international trade week Partner content
Economy
UK advertising exports group launches special programme for international trade week
How to grow your international revenue: major focus for UK government’s week-long exports campaign.
Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opens state-of-the art canning line at Sidcup manufacturing site
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
How Mobile Technology Has Helped Big Issue Vendors Bounce Back Since The Covid-19 Pandemic.
In the fifth episode of the Live Better Connected podcast, Mobile UK welcomes the well-known social enterprise, the Big Issue Group.
Critical mineral supply chains: How secure is the UK’s green industrial future? Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Critical mineral supply chains: How secure is the UK’s green industrial future?
From electric vehicles to solar panels, Katherine Bennett and Colin Church explain why the UK needs critical minerals to enable thriving green industries.
Can Labour solve the local government funding crisis?
Communities
By Justine Smith
Can Labour solve the local government funding crisis?
“All political parties in opposition love local government – it’s what happens when they get into government that counts,” says Stephen Houghton, Barnsley council leader and chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA). 
Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Free national manufacturing directory can boost industrial supply chain resilience and drive UK economic growth, says High Value Manufacturing Catapult
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is making it easier for domestic manufacturers to connect with a new free-to-use UK Supply Chain Directory.
Economist Says Labour Is Walking A Fiscal 'Tightrope' With Economic Offering
Economy
Economist Says Labour Is Walking A Fiscal "Tightrope" With Economic Offering
Rachel Reeves and Labour are walking a "very difficult tightrope" between fiscal discipline, and offering change come the general election, an economist has said, as her "iron clad" economic package has been welcomed by campaigners and party figures.
All Labour's Economic Pledges Announced By Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Economy
All Labour's Economic Pledges Announced By Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a number of policies to a packed conference hall at Labour Conference in Liverpool, including introducing greater economic accountability for government and increasing stamp duty for overseas buyers.
EventsAll
The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024