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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
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support
How the next Government can start planning for growth Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
How the next Government can start planning for growth
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
Communities
By Ben Cooper
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Local Elections
Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Local Elections
Communities
Local Elections Live: Grim Results For Sunak, But Houchen Wins
Local Elections Live: Grim Results For Sunak, But Houchen Wins
Political parties
GB Energy: What role will Labour's state-owned energy company really play?
GB Energy: What role will Labour's state-owned energy company really play?
By Sienna Rodgers
Energy
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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
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.
Rachel Reeves Announces 'Iron-Clad' Labour Economic Package Underpinned By Accountability
Economy
Rachel Reeves Announces "Iron-Clad" Labour Economic Package Underpinned By Accountability
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a package of measures that Labour would introduce to ensure future governments do not act irresponsibly with public finances.
Former Labour Treasury Minister Says 'Power Not Money' Is Needed For Change
Economy
Former Labour Treasury Minister Says "Power Not Money" Is Needed For Change
Former Treasury minister Liam Byrne has said that Labour leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves would have a “challenge” ahead to convince the electorate that life would be different under a Labour government, but that “power” would be more important than simply spending more money. 
There can be consensus for tackling inequalities – we just need to seize it
Economy
By Liam Byrne MP
There can be consensus for tackling inequalities – we just need to seize it
We live in a divided land – and those divisions are holding back our children, our communities and our country.
Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win
Regulated betting and gaming supports many communities in the Red Wall - MPs would be wise to listen to them.
A fairer economy will deliver a stronger society
Economy
By Baroness O’Grady
A fairer economy will deliver a stronger society
Britain can be so much better. During the dark days of the pandemic, people remembered the value of solidarity. To stop the virus spreading, we protected our neighbours, not just ourselves. We celebrated brilliant scientists who invented life-saving vaccines, and the big-hearted staff and volunteers who rolled them out. We clapped and backed key workers when they sought to protect services and pay.
Disunited Kingdom: Victims of domestic abuse deserve our support wherever they live Partner content
Economy
By TSB
Disunited Kingdom: Victims of domestic abuse deserve our support wherever they live
Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. But in helping victims break free from such a vicious cycle we must do more than just raising awareness and signposting to support services.
Economy
By Catapult Network
LISTEN: Breaking down barriers: how do we harness a digital future?
The Catapult Network's Supercharging Innovation Podcast is back for a second season.
CIOB reports on its own social value - ‘Proud to lead by example’ Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB reports on its own social value - ‘Proud to lead by example’
New Universal Credit Sanctions Could Include Losing Free NHS Prescriptions And Dental Care
Economy
New Universal Credit Sanctions Could Include Losing Free NHS Prescriptions And Dental Care
Exclusive: Jeremy Hunt’s plans to toughen the rules around sanctions for Universal Credit claimants may lead to people losing their free NHS prescriptions and dental care, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Partner content
Economy
By Policy@Manchester
Science policy is ‘anti-regional’ - innovation professor tells Conservative conference
A University of Manchester innovation expert has told a fringe meeting at Conservative Party conference that there is a “mismatch” between public and private sector spending on research and development.
Q&A with Steve Bagshaw: What’s on the agenda for the new chair of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult? Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Q&A with Steve Bagshaw: What’s on the agenda for the new chair of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult?
Steve Bagshaw has been appointed as chair of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. Following the announcement, Steve sat down with his new colleagues to talk about the key issues that will be keeping him busy in the role.
High Value Manufacturing Catapult helps SMEs slash energy costs with new Manufacturing Energy Toolkit Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
High Value Manufacturing Catapult helps SMEs slash energy costs with new Manufacturing Energy Toolkit
Today, the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has launched its pilot Manufacturing Energy Toolkit nationwide to support UK manufacturing SMEs with their energy costs.
It’s time for social media and technology companies to put a stop to fraud Partner content
Economy
By TSB
It’s time for social media and technology companies to put a stop to fraud
Fraud is the most common crime in the UK. Every MP will have constituents who have lost money to fraudsters, with more than £1.2bn stolen by fraudsters last year alone.
Only the right gambling reforms will protect investment, jobs and raise standards Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Only the right gambling reforms will protect investment, jobs and raise standards
Getting the final proposals for gambling reform right can provide a long term boost for jobs and investment in our towns and cities.
Inheritance tax is bad for families, bad for the economy – and voters hate it
Economy
By Nadhim Zahawi MP
Inheritance tax is bad for families, bad for the economy – and voters hate it
Party conference season is always an exciting time to set out ideas that can change our country for the better. These ideas shape the vision we have not just for the country we want to live in but, more importantly, for the kind of country we want to leave for our children.
Steve Bagshaw Appointed Chair of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Steve Bagshaw Appointed Chair of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chair Steve Bagshaw CBE.
Greece re-commits itself to sensible economics Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
Greece re-commits itself to sensible economics
Lawyer and member of the New Democracy Political Committee, Christina Georgaki, reviews Greece's economic outlook under the leadership of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
National Manufacturing Day: promoting diversity for sustainable success in manufacturing Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
National Manufacturing Day: promoting diversity for sustainable success in manufacturing
Wakefield Operations Director, Vanessa Smith, writes on the work being undertaken to promote diversity at CCEP's manufacturing sites.
National Manufacturing Day: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £31m investment at its site in Wakefield Partner content
Economy
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
National Manufacturing Day: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £31m investment at its site in Wakefield
Advertising Association Convenes UK Advertising Industry AI Taskforce Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Advertising Association Convenes UK Advertising Industry AI Taskforce
EventsAll
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