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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
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
Education
By Lord Blunkett and Sarah Smith MP
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth Partner content
Education
By University of East London
UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth
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
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
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
'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
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Political parties
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Political parties
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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Harnessing the power of our seas will be crucial in reaching Net Zero – but we need a co-ordinated approach Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Harnessing the power of our seas will be crucial in reaching Net Zero – but we need a co-ordinated approach
The increasing use of offshore technologies across the oil, gas, wind, hydrogen and electricity industries make the seas a powerful asset for the UK’s Net Zero goals. But without clear co-ordination, the opportunity to maximise these benefits will be constrained.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC and UKIFDA comment on the Environmental Audit Committee’s report ‘Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes’, published today
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report underlines OFTEC and UKIFDA’s long held concerns that government has seriously underestimated the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of UK homes, particularly those off the gas grid.
Food Exports To The EU Saw A Huge Collapse In January, With Salmon Sales Falling By 98%
Brexit
Food Exports To The EU Saw A Huge Collapse In January, With Salmon Sales Falling By 98%
Food and drink exports to the European Union fell by over 75% in the weeks following the end of the Brexit transition period, according to stark new industry figures.
Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Chancellor brings confidence back to the housing market
BSA Property Tracker
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Communities
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on Scottish Government announcement on cladding
Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
As Brexit problems mount, Labour will shine a laser on broken Conservative promises
Brexit
By Paul Blomfield MP
As Brexit problems mount, Labour will shine a laser on broken Conservative promises
Our critique of Johnson’s deal is not simply about accountability but setting out our vision for a better relationship with the rest of Europe.
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Colm Holmes, Global CEO, General Insurance, Aviva
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better
A staggering four million people needed charity help for the first time last year. These vital services and organisations need our support through these tough times.
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’ Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’
This week Boris Johnson launched the National Bus Strategy. At long last there is proper recognition for a mode too often ignored, despite making up two thirds of public transport journeys.
Public Services Face “Second Dose Of Austerity” To Meet Rishi Sunak’s Spending Cuts, Warns IFS
Economy
Public Services Face “Second Dose Of Austerity” To Meet Rishi Sunak’s Spending Cuts, Warns IFS
New analysis of Rishi Sunak’s Budget by a leading economic think tank warns either taxes or borrowing will need to be hiked or “many public services are due a second, sharp dose of austerity”.
Recycling rates are down, so what’s the solution? Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Recycling rates are down, so what’s the solution?
We mark Global Recycling Day today with a more eco-conscious British public than ever before. And yet, the latest data shows that recycling rates are plateauing.
Government Told To Reveal How Much Money It Spent On Brexit Adverts That 'Ignore' Business Disruption
Brexit
Government Told To Reveal How Much Money It Spent On Brexit Adverts That "Ignore" Business Disruption
Exclusive: Labour has told the government to disclose how much money it has spent on adverts which they say illustrate "pretty deep denial" over how post-Brexit paperwork is affecting British businesses.
Senior MPs back calls for a new approach to '6G’ technology Partner content
Health
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Senior MPs back calls for a new approach to '6G’ technology
MPs have welcomed calls from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for a new approach to mobile digital technology which prioritises societal benefits over a focus on “ever higher data speed”.
UK ADVERTISING EXPORTS ROSE 7% TO REACH £11BN IN 2019 Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
UK ADVERTISING EXPORTS ROSE 7% TO REACH £11BN IN 2019
US remains No.1 for UK ad exports as balance shifts from EU towards other international markets.
The Turing scheme will downgrade opportunities for our young people – we must re-join Erasmus+
Education
By Kirsten Oswald MP
The Turing scheme will downgrade opportunities for our young people – we must re-join Erasmus+
The Turing scheme includes just a fraction of the benefits provided to students under Erasmus+, with free tuition and travel expenses scrapped, and the cost of living allowance slashed by a fifth.
Post-Brexit freeports will help level-up across the UK and boost growth for pandemic recovery
Economy
By Ruth Edwards MP
Post-Brexit freeports will help level-up across the UK and boost growth for pandemic recovery
Workers in the UK enjoy some of the best protections and standards anywhere in the world, freeports won’t change that.
EU Launches Legal Action Against The UK Over 'Violation' Of Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
EU Launches Legal Action Against The UK Over "Violation" Of Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Union has formally taken legal action against the government over its plan to change the post-Brexit protocol for Northern Ireland without an agreement with Brussels.
Fish Exports To The EU Collapsed By 83% In January According To 'Grim' Post-Brexit Figures
Brexit
Fish Exports To The EU Collapsed By 83% In January According To "Grim" Post-Brexit Figures
The UK's fish and shellfish exports to the European Union dropped by a whopping 83% in January, while meat sales dropped by two-thirds, with Brexit being blamed as the primary reason.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to construction output figures
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to today’s construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Government Accused Of Ignoring Expert Civil Servants During Decision To Delay Brexit Checks
Brexit
Government Accused Of Ignoring Expert Civil Servants During Decision To Delay Brexit Checks
Exclusive: The government's move to delay checks on imports from the European Union by six months was the "latest example" of ministers excluding expert officials from decision making, a union representing civil servants has said.
Nadine Dorries Claims Protecting 'Husband's' Pay Will Help Nurses 'Understand' 1% NHS Pay Rise
Health
Nadine Dorries Claims Protecting "Husband's" Pay Will Help Nurses "Understand" 1% NHS Pay Rise
The health minister has defended the government's NHS pay offer by saying nurses with "partners" or "husbands" will "understand" the move because it will protect the financial support of those on furlough.
Government Confirms Six-Month Delay On EU Import Checks Amid Warnings Of Food Shortages This Summer
Brexit
Government Confirms Six-Month Delay On EU Import Checks Amid Warnings Of Food Shortages This Summer
The government will postpone checks on imports from the European Union in order to give businesses more time to prepare for the myriad paperwork that awaits, Michael Gove has announced.
EU Ambassador To UK Warns Trust 'Is The Most Important Commodity' As Brussels Prepares Legal Action Against Government
Brexit
EU Ambassador To UK Warns Trust "Is The Most Important Commodity" As Brussels Prepares Legal Action Against Government
The European Union's ambassador to the UK has urged the government to maintain the bloc's trust as Brussels prepare to take legal action against the government over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Boris Johnson Rebukes EU Claims That UK Imposed 'Outright Ban' On Covid Vaccine Exports
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Rebukes EU Claims That UK Imposed "Outright Ban" On Covid Vaccine Exports
The Prime Minister has waded into the growing diplomatic row following claims from senior EU officials that the UK had blocked vaccine exports.
Shellfish Businesses Say Government Plan To Build Purification Centres Won't Help Most Exports
Environment
Shellfish Businesses Say Government Plan To Build Purification Centres Won't Help Most Exports
Shellfish businesses across the country say the government's plan to revive their sales to the European Union by building purification facilities in the UK will not work in the majority of cases.