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Sellafield Jobs Map pinpoints the site as an important catalyst for UK economic growth

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30 Nov Environment

Sellafield Jobs Map pinpoints the site as an important catalyst for UK economic growth

This month marked the official unveiling of the Sellafield Jobs Map which brings to life the skills and employment opportunities that are being delivered to drive a safer environment for future generations at the Sellafield site in West Cumbria.

25 Sep Economy

We need a national workforce strategy to boost productivity and spur economic growth

With a new Conservative Prime Minister, we will soon discover how far levelling up remains a slogan rather than the co-ordinated and effective range of policies that are necessary to help boost local economies and communities up and down the country.

16 Aug Economy

Chancellor Hails "Resilience Of UK Economy” Despite Fastest Pay Fall On Record

Nadhim Zahawi has defended new ONS pay and employment figures despite them showing the sharpest real-world drop to the value of wages in light of rising inflation.

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

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12 Aug Education

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

Every month, some 22.5m adults, almost half the adult population, buys a lottery ticket, visits a casino or bingo hall, plays online or enjoys a flutter on any number of sports. British people like a bet.

18 Jul Education

The House Magazine and Openreach Announce Political Journalism Fellowship

The House magazine, in partnership with broadband provider Openreach, will be running a paid political journalism fellowship this Summer.

29 Jun Defence

How one former soldier transitioned from the military frontline to the trenches of politics

During 21 years in the army, Scott Awad never expected he would find himself working at the heart of politics.

20 Apr Home affairs

Allowing asylum seekers the right to work after six months is common-sense

Today, the Nationality and Borders Bill will return to the House of Commons, where MPs will vote yes or no on amendments added in the House of Lords.

31 Mar Defence

British steel is vital for our national security

In the last few months, the world has changed. Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has shifted the European security order in a way that will have wide-ranging implications for generations to come.

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30 Mar Economy

IKEA UK proposes to close Tottenham store as part of London transformation plan that will see £1bn invested across the Capital

21 Mar Economy

We must not let P&O Ferries sink our proud maritime heritage

P&O Ferries has operated passenger vessels in British waters since 1844, it was once an institution of British shipping. At the end of a three-minute video message last Thursday, its once-proud reputation lay in tatters.

21 Jan Education

Prisoners should be offered apprenticeships while incarcerated to help them gain skills for jobs upon release

It is little wonder that reoffending rates are so high in this country – at around 42 per cent – when the odds of finding a job are stacked against prison leavers.

From backing business to cracking down on scams, we're changing banking for good

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20 Oct 2021 Coronavirus

From backing business to cracking down on scams, we're changing banking for good

For too long, banks have failed to prioritise their customers. Now, it's time to re-calibrate the banking experience to make it safer, easier and fairer for everyone.

19 Oct 2021 Economy

Any genuine attempt to level up Britain must start with levelling up work

I lost count of how many times the promise to “level up” was repeated during Conservative Party conference. But despite all the hype and sloganeering, Boris Johnson and his government still don’t have a serious plan for raising living standards and tackling inequalities in Britain.

Five years on, 22,000 workers in Britain are at work on Hinkley Point C

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04 Oct 2021 Economy

Five years on, 22,000 workers in Britain are at work on Hinkley Point C

From new jobs to investment in British businesses, the benefits of Hinkley Point C are clear to see.

Why New Nuclear Is the Right Choice for Labour

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21 Sep 2021 Economy

Why New Nuclear Is the Right Choice for Labour

Nuclear and the Labour Movement can be powerful allies in the battle to overcome climate change.

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16 Sep 2021 Transport

Railway industry publishes new report on the economic value of rail

A new economic report published by independent researchers Oxford Economics shows a UK railway industry powering ahead before the pandemic struck last year.

Betting Industry Backs ‘Plan For Jobs’ With Pledge To Create 5,000 Apprenticeships

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06 Sep 2021 Education

Betting Industry Backs ‘Plan For Jobs’ With Pledge To Create 5,000 Apprenticeships

Betting and gaming firms have pledged to create 5,000 apprenticeships over the next five years.

03 Aug 2021 Communities

Local authorities need a greater role to create jobs and training opportunities in their communities

The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill is an important opportunity to tackle our fragmented employment and skills system. With the right funding and freedoms, local authorities can equip people with the skills they need to succeed.

30 Jul 2021 Economy

Cutting Universal Credit will undermine the government’s levelling up agenda

Pushing benefit levels lower will hurt working families and take money out of local economies, not accelerate our recovery.

15 Jul 2021 Coronavirus

Chi Onwurah MP: "There’s nothing more caring than saving the planet"

As one of the few MPs with a background in science and engineering, Chi Onwurah has plenty of ideas for how the government could build back better and save the planet. She tells Radhika Sanghani greater urgency is needed to drive change.

06 Jul 2021 Economy

Security shortages may well be the final blow for the night-time industry

The government has wilfully ignored a ticking time-bomb that will compromise public safety and our sector’s ability to recover from the devastation of Covid.

02 Jul 2021 Economy

We face a significant task to tackle inequalities in Britain

The last eighteen months has exposed just now unequal we are in Britain. Investment in large vanity-led infrastructure projects to end regional inequalities is clearly not enough.

30 Jun 2021 Economy

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.

14 Jun 2021 Social affairs

There can be no true levelling up if social mobility cold spots endure

A radical new partnership is needed between government, business and civil society to ensure fairness, not privilege, dictates who gets ahead in the post-Covid economic recovery.