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Articles tagged with: Economy
Britain’s unaffordable and dysfunctional childcare system is forcing women out of work
Economy
By Joeli Brearley
Britain’s unaffordable and dysfunctional childcare system is forcing women out of work
If the United Kingdom’s economy is to advance and flourish, then it must mobilise the full potential of its people. That includes mothers.
We must scrap the unliveable Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Economy
By Jack Shaw
We must scrap the unliveable Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage has benefitted millions of Brits. When it was introduced in 1999 it was met with scepticism in some quarters, fearing that employers would cover their costs by scaling back on investment.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 4%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 3.5% to 4.0%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy at the BSA said:
Building more homes is vital to stop rising rents pushing workers out of cities
Communities
By Andrew Lewer MP
Building more homes is vital to stop rising rents pushing workers out of cities
If you happened to have glanced at any London property portal recently you will be lucky to find a reasonably priced home to rent for under £900 per month, per person, in and around central London.
Tory MPs Urge Rishi Sunak To Show 'Imagination' As Party Shows Little Sign Of Recovery
Economy
Tory MPs Urge Rishi Sunak To Show "Imagination" As Party Shows Little Sign Of Recovery
Restless Conservative MPs are urging Rishi Sunak to set out a more ambitious policy agenda as anxiety grows that the Prime Minister has seemingly failed to move the dial on the party's popularity since entering Downing Street.
Jeremy Hunt Calls On Early Retirees To Work Again, Questions Over HS2 Future
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Calls On Early Retirees To Work Again, Questions Over HS2 Future
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has called on people who retired early to reconsider joining the workplace, as he declared that “Britain needs you”.
The Treasury’s role in helping sanctioned Russian warlord exposes our failure to tackle lawfare
Economy
By Liam Byrne MP
The Treasury’s role in helping sanctioned Russian warlord exposes our failure to tackle lawfare
You could almost hear the sound of dropping jaws. The news that Her Majesty’s Treasury helped lawyers bypass sanctions to help the boss of Russia’s brutal Wagner Group pay legal costs provoked outrage and disbelief in equal measure.
We must not forget about the struggle of university students in the cost of living crisis
Education
By Paul Blomfield MP
We must not forget about the struggle of university students in the cost of living crisis
The recent government announcement of an additional £15m for universities to provide hardship funding for students might be worth less than £10 a year per student.
The hospitality sector needs a renewed cost of living package to pull it back from the brink
Economy
By Baroness Twycross
The hospitality sector needs a renewed cost of living package to pull it back from the brink
The cost of living crisis is causing hardship not only to individuals and families but also to the businesses that employ millions of people in the United Kingdom hospitality sector.
Maximising the impact of universities to rebalance the UK economy Partner content
Education
By Sheffield Hallam University
Maximising the impact of universities to rebalance the UK economy
The Northern Powerhouse, Midlands Engine, Levelling Up – straplines have changed over the years, but the challenges of rebalancing the UK economy and releasing untapped potential across our regions remain all too familiar.
Our ambitious levelling up agenda will unlock the potential of the entire country
Economy
By Dehenna Davison MP
Our ambitious levelling up agenda will unlock the potential of the entire country
In recent weeks, the government has applied a laser-like focus to restoring trust in the economy and dealing decisively with inflation.
We cannot afford to lose the British steel industry
Economy
By Stephen Kinnock MP
We cannot afford to lose the British steel industry
The announcement of the likely loss of 440 jobs at Liberty Steel is a devastating blow.
Growing Fear Cost Of Living Crisis Could Lead To Public Disorder
Economy
Growing Fear Cost Of Living Crisis Could Lead To Public Disorder
People blame the government for the UK's economic troubles and predict riots on the streets as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, according to a new poll.

UK defence policy must adapt in the face of new challenges
Defence
By Baroness Anelay
UK defence policy must adapt in the face of new challenges
The United Kingdom enters 2023 facing some of the most serious security circumstances since the Cold War.
John Spellar MP: Our economy needs the betting and gaming industry Partner content
Economy
By Betting And Gaming Council
John Spellar MP: Our economy needs the betting and gaming industry
The Gambling White Paper is an opportunity to safeguard a £7.1 billion Great British success story.
The UK is leading the way to protect and restore nature and biodiversity
Environment
By Baroness Penn
The UK is leading the way to protect and restore nature and biodiversity
This government understands what is at stake at the COP15 summit in Montreal this week, as policymakers gather to attempt to agree the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 3.5%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 3.00% to 3.5%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy at the BSA said:
The government must stop debt collectors bombarding people during the cost of living crisis
Economy
By Lisa Cameron MP
The government must stop debt collectors bombarding people during the cost of living crisis
Most of us can relate to the pang of anxiety that comes with opening a letter about an overdue bill. The red shouty text, along with the threats of court action or bailiff visits can almost instantly feel overwhelming.
Interest Rates Rise, NHS Nurses Strike Begins, Liquid Rule On Flights To Be Dropped
Economy
Interest Rates Rise, NHS Nurses Strike Begins, Liquid Rule On Flights To Be Dropped
The Bank of England has announced it is increasing the Bank Rate of inflation to 3.5 per cent from 3 per cent.
Ending data poverty is vital as the cost of living crisis worsens
Economy
By Darren Jones MP
Ending data poverty is vital as the cost of living crisis worsens
The last few years have seen our lives transformed by digital technology.
Without bold action Britain risks sliding into an inexorable decline
Economy
By Craig Mackinlay MP
Without bold action Britain risks sliding into an inexorable decline
There is no doubt that the Chancellor had a tough hand to play in deciding which measures to include in his Autumn Statement last month.
Boosting philanthropy will be vital during this economic crisis
Economy
By Danny Kruger MP and Rushanara Ali MP
Boosting philanthropy will be vital during this economic crisis
As Christmas approaches and the cost of living continues to drive up need for support, charities will be launching their winter giving campaigns.
Departmental budgets should align around core missions to set a purposeful direction of growth
Economy
By Mariana Mazzucato
Departmental budgets should align around core missions to set a purposeful direction of growth
The United Kingdom is in recession. The Autumn Budget reflected this sobering diagnosis of the country’s economic state and foreshadowed an Osbornesque turn to the austerity policies of the 2010s.
This government is stepping up support for pensioners and the most vulnerable
Economy
By Mel Stride MP
This government is stepping up support for pensioners and the most vulnerable
At the heart of this government’s mission is supporting the most vulnerable in society through the economic challenges we are facing. As Work and Pensions Secretary, guaranteeing that safety net has been my top priority.