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Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Culture
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrong
Maritime Chokepoints: It Could Get Worse Than The Strait Of Hormuz Closure
Defence
Maritime Chokepoints: It Could Get Worse Than The Strait Of Hormuz Closure
Cost Of Living Champion Lord Walker: Rejoining The Single Market “Would Be A Terrible Idea”
Economy
Cost Of Living Champion Lord Walker: Rejoining The Single Market “Would Be A Terrible Idea”
EU Reset: We Still Cannot Escape Brexit’s Core Trade-Off
Brexit
EU Reset: We Still Cannot Escape Brexit’s Core Trade-Off
Labour Cannot Rely On An EU Reset – Or Rejoin Pledge – To Win Over Voters
Brexit
Labour Cannot Rely On An EU Reset – Or Rejoin Pledge – To Win Over Voters
What Software Engineering Can Teach Us About AI And The Future Of Work
Economy
What Software Engineering Can Teach Us About AI And The Future Of Work
John Healey Set To Push For More Defence Investment To Stay In Britain
Defence
John Healey Set To Push For More Defence Investment To Stay In Britain
Opinion
The outsourcing injustice at the heart of government is finally coming to an end
Economy
By Paul Nowak and Fran Heathcote
The outsourcing injustice at the heart of government is finally coming to an end
We must scrap the triple lock
Economy
By David Gauke
We must scrap the triple lock
Formula 1 shows Britain at its best – let’s get behind it
Economy
By Greg Smith MP
Formula 1 shows Britain at its best – let’s get behind it
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Lord Heseltine: 'We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power'
Lord Heseltine: "We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power"
Home affairs
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Political parties
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards ##sash##
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
Health
We must scrap the triple lock
We must scrap the triple lock
By David Gauke
Economy
Net Zero Week 2026 ##sash##
Net Zero Week 2026
Environment
Gen Z Labour MP Says Social Media Ban Will 'Create More Problems' For Young People
Gen Z Labour MP Says Social Media Ban Will "Create More Problems" For Young People
Technology
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Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Culture
Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrong
Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive
Communities
Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive
Critics say Lisa Nandy should spend more time meeting stakeholders in her brief, but the Culture Secretary tells Francis Elliott she’s fighting for the government to give hope to the most vulnerable. Photography by Tom Pilston
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: 'Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective'
Economy
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"
RMT union general secretary Eddie Dempsey talks to Sienna Rodgers about the potential for disputes under Great British Railways, the value of ‘militant strike action’, and why he won’t be leaving his council home
Economy news
Kwasi Kwarteng Defends Rolling Back Furlough Scheme Calling It 'An Exceptional Policy In Extreme Times'
Economy
Kwasi Kwarteng Defends Rolling Back Furlough Scheme Calling It "An Exceptional Policy In Extreme Times"
Kwasi Kwarteng has defended the decision to roll back the furlough scheme from 1 July despite fears the changes could hit businesses still unable to open under lockdown restrictions.
As this generation of nuclear technology concludes, what’s next to replace this essential source of low carbon power? Partner content
Environment
By EDF
As this generation of nuclear technology concludes, what’s next to replace this essential source of low carbon power?
For decades, the UK’s nuclear fleet has been safely generating zero carbon electricity to power millions of homes across the country, serving not only as a reliable low carbon power supply but as a major employer too.
It’s time to end the scandalous low-pay, low-rights culture that grips the hospitality sector
Economy
By Frances O'Grady
It’s time to end the scandalous low-pay, low-rights culture that grips the hospitality sector
It would be no surprise if many of the EU workers leaving the UK are doing so because of a toxic combination of post-Brexit insecurity, a volatile labour market and poor working terms and conditions.
A sea change is needed for government to fulfil shipbuilding promises
Economy
By Lord Beamish
A sea change is needed for government to fulfil shipbuilding promises
British shipbuilding does not have to be a story of the past, it can be a story for tomorrow. And it can be one of an exciting, high tech and high skilled future for our coastal communities.
We must unlock the potential of the timber industry with new APPG Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
We must unlock the potential of the timber industry with new APPG
The UK timber industry can help us reach net-zero and meet housing targets – which is why I’m relaunching the APPG for the Timber Industries.
UK And EU Confirm Sausage Truce But Future Clash Still Looms On Solution
Brexit
UK And EU Confirm Sausage Truce But Future Clash Still Looms On Solution
The government and European Union have confirmed they have agreed to extend the grace period allowing the trade of chilled meat from Great Britain to Northern Ireland by three months.
High Court Judge Throws Out Legal Challenge Against The Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
High Court Judge Throws Out Legal Challenge Against The Northern Ireland Protocol
The Belfast Hight Court has ruled that the Northern Ireland Protocol is not unconstitutional, shooting down a legal challenge spearheaded by pro-Brexit politicians. 
Government must seize the initiative on flexible working
Economy
By Olga Fitzroy
Government must seize the initiative on flexible working
The Flexible Working Bill would give workers a “day one right” to work flexibly, and compel employers to advertise how jobs could be done flexibly.
Celebrating 20 years of levelling up in South Yorkshire Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Celebrating 20 years of levelling up in South Yorkshire
If the past 20 years are anything to go by, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has a vital role to play as the UK faces the challenges of today.
The anniversary of the Brexit referendum reminds us how much we have to look forward to
Brexit
By Andrea Leadsom MP
The anniversary of the Brexit referendum reminds us how much we have to look forward to
We must continue to build trading relationships with old friends and new, and to seize the fantastic opportunities that our new independent position in the world brings.
Home Office Accused Of Risking Another Windrush Scandal Unless They Delay EU Settled Status Deadline
Brexit
Home Office Accused Of Risking Another Windrush Scandal Unless They Delay EU Settled Status Deadline
Labour is urging the government to extend the deadline for EU citizens applying to remain in the UK, warning they risk creating "a Windrush-style scandal" with thousands of people falling through the cracks.
How the billion pound horticulture industry can become a post-Brexit success story Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
How the billion pound horticulture industry can become a post-Brexit success story
Britain’s gardening industry is on the verge of a renaissance. So why are the Government restricting the trade of plants so much? James Clark, Director of Policy and Communications of the Horticultural Trades Association, explains why the Government should back the British horticulture industry and negotiate a plant health agreement with the EU to ‘Let Britain Grow’
Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising celebrates award haul at Cannes Lions 2021
UK Government & Industry Partner for Virtual Roadshow in Export Showcase to International Markets
No one foresaw that any government would make such a mess of Brexit
Brexit
By Bernard Jenkin MP
No one foresaw that any government would make such a mess of Brexit
The Northern Ireland Protocol, a forced inheritance from Mrs May’s backstop, is now destroying peace and political stability in Northern Ireland and will prove to be politically fraudulent.
Removing steel safeguards leaves the industry at risk of collapse
Economy
By Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP
Removing steel safeguards leaves the industry at risk of collapse
It is essential for the UK government to extend steel safeguards beyond their June 2021 expiry date, or we risk job losses and endangering this treasured British industry.
Government must do more to support nightlife with a long-term strategy for recovery
Economy
By Jeff Smith MP
Government must do more to support nightlife with a long-term strategy for recovery
With just seven days’ notice, the nightlife sector faced an eleventh-hour shifting of the goalposts and thousands of pounds wasted. This was an expense few could afford to lose.
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay 'Sausage War' Cliff Edge
Brexit
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay "Sausage War" Cliff Edge
The European Union is set to accept the UK government's request to extend the grace period for chilled meats moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. 
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Clients are key to solving industry's challenges says new CIOB President
Today the Chartered Institute of Building welcomed Mike Foy OBE as its new President for 2021/22.
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Five years on from the historic vote to leave the European Union, PoliticsHome takes you through the key dramatic claims from each camp that never came to pass.
The beauty industry needs help now to support its future workforce
Economy
By Carolyn Harris MP
The beauty industry needs help now to support its future workforce
Closures of training schools during the pandemic and limited opportunities to gain workplace experience means that the number of newly qualified professionals entering jobs in the beauty industry is significantly lower than normal.
It shouldn’t be left to charities to catch the increasing numbers falling through the government’s threadbare safety net
Health
By Dan Carden MP
It shouldn’t be left to charities to catch the increasing numbers falling through the government’s threadbare safety net
The government has a duty to deliver the public services that guarantee provision and underpin the social fabric that helps prevent mental ill health and addiction in the first place.
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Launches New Asbestos Guide
Boris Johnson Rules Out Treasury Plan To Suspend Pensions Triple Lock For A Year
Economy
Boris Johnson Rules Out Treasury Plan To Suspend Pensions Triple Lock For A Year
The prime minister has confirmed he is “fully committed” to the pensions triple lock after speculation the Treasury wants to suspend the policy for a year to save money.
Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
Top charities in the money after bookies hand over £1.25 million in profits from flagship race
Some of the UK’s top charities will land a big-money windfall after bookies handed over all their profits from a flagship race.
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
2026
Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
Net Zero Week 2026
2026
Online and In-Person
Net Zero Week 2026
Back Nuclear Energy 2026
2026
Online and In-Person
Back Nuclear Energy 2026