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09 Nov 2020 Environment

It’s time the tobacco industry takes responsibility for the clean-up costs of cigarette litter

Five years ago, the tobacco industry made a pledge to play an integral role in cleaning up litter from its products, but nearly six years on very little has changed. It's time for 'big tobacco' to cough up.

04 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

I cannot support another lockdown which divides us

The sacrifices made during the first lockdown were not easy. Instead of locking down again, we should try and make the tier system work and invest resources in tackling Covid outbreaks in small communities.

04 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

With Covid-19 now spreading rapidly, locking down again is the right decision

No country that values freedom wants to impose restrictions on its people, but with the virus doubling faster than our ability to add NHS capacity, we have no choice but to impose additional restrictions.

24 Oct 2020 Education

Marcus Rashford Shared Our Cafe's Free School Meals Offer After Parliament's Vote. Here's Why We Felt We Had To Do Something.

In response to Marcus Rashford's campaign to extend free school meals, small hospitality businesses have stepped up to feed local children vulnerable to food poverty. The owner of Aubergine Café, Andrew Mahon, explains why.

09 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

The 10pm curfew is putting public health and jobs at risk

There is no evidence that the 10pm curfew is helping protect public health. It throws throngs of pub-goers onto the streets and onto public transport at the same time, as well as putting three million hospitality jobs at risk.

30 Sep 2020 Economy

The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community

During the Covid-19 pandemic the government has introduced schemes to support businesses, but there has been a lack of conditions attached to much of this aid. The Business Standards Bill will introduce system for accrediting businesses on their behaviour.

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15 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Business interruption insurance remains a crucial product for many SMEs, says Craig Tracey MP

Craig Tracey MP, Chair, IFSAPPG has responded to the FCA BI test case judgement.

08 Sep 2020 Economy

If this Government is serious about ‘levelling up’, they must put an end to exploitative unpaid work experience

Many work experience opportunities are unpaid, so remain inaccessible to those from underprivileged backgrounds. My Private Members Bill will see opportunities opened up to all, not just the privileged few.

17 Aug 2020 Environment

Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax

A new carbon tax with border tariffs would raise valuable revenue from carbon purchases, boost low carbon businesses and accelerate the march to net-zero by 2050.

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06 Aug 2020 Economy

MPA welcomes Government publication of the first register of businesses and sites registered for the Aggregates Levy

Following a request from the Mineral Products Association (MPA), MPA Northern Ireland and MPA Scotland during the recent Aggregates Levy review, HMRC and HM Treasury have published the first register of businesses and sites registered for Aggregates Levy.

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03 Aug 2020 Culture

Boris Johnson warned 6,000 jobs may be permanently lost in Casino industry

Government “wrecking ball” to casino industry is costing millions and half the jobs in England are now “at risk”, warns BGC.

30 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Could coronavirus trigger a corporate debt crisis?

It is hard to see if TheCityUK’s new corporate recapitalisation proposals would benefit the public purse. Ultimately, it comes back to the old debate on whether to save failing companies or instead let the natural restructuring happen.

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24 Jul 2020 Energy

CIOB responds to government inquiry into energy efficiency of homes

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry into the energy efficiency of existing homes, calling on Government to implement a long-term national retrofit agenda as a key part of its Industrial Strategy.

23 Jul 2020 Environment

We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead

Government policy should focus on driving more private-sector investment towards the vital green industries of the future, such as clean technologies and electric vehicles.

21 Jul 2020 Economy

Exclusive: Let firms who pay living wage and treat staff well boast new ‘kitemark’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says

Businesses who treat their staff well and pay the real living wage should be rewarded through a new “kitemark” system, exposing those who fail to take care of employees properly, a Liberal Democrat leadership challenger has said.

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21 Jul 2020 Culture

Scottish Government warned hundreds of jobs at risk unless betting shops are given business rates relief

Hundreds of independent betting shop jobs are at risk of being lost unless Scottish bookies are given business rates relief to help them cope with the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nicola Sturgeon has been warned.

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20 Jul 2020 Economy

GGF supports new Talent Retention Scheme

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has welcomed the Government’s announcement confirming support for a new Talent Retention Scheme for the construction industry.

13 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Government answers GGF questions on Green Scheme

Following the news last week of the Government’s new Green Homes Grant Scheme, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) received many calls and emails from anxious Members with some serious concerns regarding the scheme and its impact on their businesses.

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10 Jul 2020 Economy

Renowned Malaysian real estate developer appointed as new Vice President of CIOB

Datuk Seri Michael Yam FCIOB has been appointed Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on 23 June 2020.

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09 Jul 2020 Economy

SSEN transmission response to Ofgem draft determination of RIIO-T2 price control

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSEN Transmission), the wholly-owned subsidiary of SSE plc, is disappointed and deeply concerned by today’s publication of Ofgem’s Draft Determination for the RIIO-T2 price control period.

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08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

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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07 Jul 2020 Economy

GGF raises industry issues at government meetings

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07 Jul 2020 Economy

GGF appoints new health, safety and environment manager

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of James MacPherson as Health, Safety and Environment Manager.

03 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

We can prevent the deluge of homelessness and unemployment that threatens to engulf us

Thousands of families are at risk of losing their homes due to Covid. We must act now to prevent this.