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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
Health
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Rishi Sunak Vows To End 'Sick Note Culture' On 'Moral Mission' To Reform Welfare
Health
Rishi Sunak Vows To End "Sick Note Culture" On "Moral Mission" To Reform Welfare
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Health
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Health
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Health
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
Health
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
The House Live
The blight of loneliness
Health
By Tracey Crouch MP
The blight of loneliness
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Health
By Dr Vivek Murthy
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
Health
By Lord McFall
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
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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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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding': The World Health Organization interview
Health
By Sophie Church
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding": The World Health Organization interview
Donald Trump said he would suspend funding to the World Health Organization in the pandemic. Now, some in the UK question our membership. Sophie Church speaks to Europe’s regional director Hans Kluge about why the WHO is preparing for the worst
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Call for ‘inspirational’ young vets to enter the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
Following the success of The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award in 2019, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Zoetis are delighted to announce that The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 is now open for nominations, inviting you to join with them in celebrating inspirational early-career vets who are making a difference through their day to day work.
Rishi Sunak says some firms who were not planning to lay off staff will still bank £1,000 job retention bonus
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak says some firms who were not planning to lay off staff will still bank £1,000 job retention bonus
Some companies who were not planning to make staff redundant will still bank the Government’s £1,000-a-head job retention bonus, Rishi Sunak has acknowledged.
Coronavirus: cost of pandemic fight nears £190bn — including ‘eye-watering’ £15bn on PPE for frontline staff
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: cost of pandemic fight nears £190bn — including ‘eye-watering’ £15bn on PPE for frontline staff
The Government has spent almost £190bn combating the coronavirus pandemic since March, Treasury figures show.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Further support for reskilling the existing workforce is crucial, particularly as we move to a green jobs’ revolution
As we emerge from the pandemic, we must see the government taking a flexible approach in their response to returning us to a prosperous economy. The engineering and technology sectors are vital to this.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By IKEA
More ambitious measures need to be introduced for the UK to successfully deliver Net Zero by 2050
IKEA is taking action, but the Government can enable more businesses to drive positive changes for people and planet.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to Chancellor's latest budget measures
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has positively responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of the intention to scale up construction projects in a bid to kickstart the post COVID-19 economy.
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Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Casinos 'standing by' to aid economic recovery but must be given green light to re-open in July
Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month.
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Coronavirus
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
A £3bn investment in improving our homes and public buildings is a much-needed boost to the insulation industry
The funding is a welcome first step and gives business confidence to create much-needed jobs whilst providing an incentive and support to consumers to decarbonise their homes right across the country.
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the Chancellor's summer economic update
Following today's statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the BSA makes the following comments:
At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget
Coronavirus
At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget
On Wednesday the Chancellor delivered a 'Summer Economic Update' in the Commons focusing on measures to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisis. Here's what was announced:
Coronavirus
By SSE
More is needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery
Funding for green homes and energy efficiency is a welcome boost but more action will be needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery.
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Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant
The British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant announced by the chancellor today.
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Coronavirus
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Anneliese Dodds has accused the Chancellor of putting off the "big decisions" by failing to present a full Budget.
Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis
“We will not be defined by this crisis, but by our response to it.”
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry is concerned that no accelerated rail infrastructure projects were mentioned by the Chancellor
Although today’s plan set out a strong strategy for job retention, many in the railway industry will be disappointed that Chancellor Rishi Sunak didn’t mention anything about new rail infrastructure in his speech.
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
APM responds to Chancellor's announcement
We welcome the general intent behind the Chancellor’s package for economic restart. It is clear that despite the scale of the measures announced, there will be a need to revise and develop further measures to adapt to the challenges ahead, both in the short term and long term.
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
Coronavirus
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
People will be able to claim 50% off their meals in pubs and restaurants in August as part of plans to boost the flagging hospitality industry, Rishi Sunak has announced.
Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough
The Chancellor has unveiled a new "jobs retention bonus" to incentivise employers to bring back staff from furlough.
Boris Johnson says he takes ‘full responsibility’ after coronavirus care home comments — as Keir Starmer claims lack of apology ‘rubs salt in the wounds’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he takes ‘full responsibility’ after coronavirus care home comments — as Keir Starmer claims lack of apology ‘rubs salt in the wounds’
Boris Johnson has said he takes “full responsibility” for deaths in the country’s care homes amid an angry backlash to his claim that providers “didn’t really follow the procedures“.
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Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
BPF Response to Mini Budget 2020
Please see below for a response to the UK government's 'Mini-Budget' announced today, from Philip Law, Director General of the British Plastics Federation:
Rishi Sunak U-turns on plan to tax workers for coronavirus tests
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak U-turns on plan to tax workers for coronavirus tests
Rishi Sunak has backtracked on plans to charge income tax on coronavirus tests which could have cost frontline staff thousands of pounds.
Labour says it is ‘not calling for tax rises’ to pay for coronavirus recovery spending after hint at wealth levy
Coronavirus
Labour says it is ‘not calling for tax rises’ to pay for coronavirus recovery spending after hint at wealth levy
Labour has said it does not want the Government to raise taxes to pay for the ballooning costs of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
We need investment of no less than £80bn to protect jobs now and for the future
Coronavirus
By Alison Thewliss MP
We need investment of no less than £80bn to protect jobs now and for the future
The SNP has a five-point plan to kickstart the economy, protect jobs and incomes, and build a fairer society.
Ministers ‘messed up royally’ over PPE as MPs demand plan to protect NHS workers from potential coronavirus second wave
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Ministers ‘messed up royally’ over PPE as MPs demand plan to protect NHS workers from potential coronavirus second wave
Ministers have been put on notice to solve problems with personal protective equipment (PPE) ahead of a feared second spike in cases of Covid-19.
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The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024