A fragmented approach to repairing the justice system is not the answer, says Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council. 

It is right that the Chancellor is focusing on workers affected by the Coronavirus crisis, says British Safety Council Chief Executive Mike Robinson. 

509 organisations from across the world achieve prestigious recognition of their work in health, safety and wellbeing.

Responding to today's Budget, it is hugely important that new infrastructure projects are well designed and protect the natural environment, says the Woodland Trust. 

Keith Richards, managing director of engagement for the Chartered Insurance Institute, has responded to the Budget.

Unless there is an urgent cash injection for legal aid, a freeze on court closures, improved rehabilitation of offenders and a serious commitment to better decision making across Whitehall, the British public will be even more let down, says Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council.

British exporters are set to benefit from a £5bn cash injection to boost overseas trade, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.

By investing in early years education we can help address lifelong inequalities caused by educational differences, determining income, opportunities and contributing to patterns of social mobility, writes Alex Norris MP.

In the long term, if the UK wishes to reduce its reliance on exports, Government policy in this area must serve to stimulate domestic demand for secondary materials and unlock investment in new infrastructure, says Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association, Jacob Hayler.

This week’s Budget presents a great opportunity for the Government to turbo-charge the green economy and to turn great ideas into reality, says Cadent. 

Everyone agrees that we need to build more homes. As the country’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Developments is playing its part in this.

We need to have a clear way of tracing waste to make sure that rubbish does not end up in our ocean. My amendment to the Environment Bill will do just that, writes Wera Hobhouse MP. 

The Government is failing to tackle the causes of plastic pollution by focusing on “piecemeal policies”, a green policy think tank has claimed.

It has been rumoured that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is planning to scrap the lower rate of fuel duty in his first budget statement. The plans are believed to be part of Government efforts to encourage a switch to greener alternatives.  

Labour has urged the Boris Johnson to "get a grip” to stop the coronavirus outbreak hitting small businesses.

With more governments around the world issuing green bonds, Maria Busca looks at whether HM Treasury will follow suit.   

The Budget is set to include a record £5billion investment to roll out the next generation of broadband in the most difficult to reach areas.

Rishi Sunak will announce a package of emergency measures to support businesses damaged by the coronavirus outbreak in his first Budget on Wednesday.

Supermarkets have accused Matt Hancock of lying after the Health Secretary claimed that ministers had been working with them to ensure food will be delivered to people in self-isolation for coronavirus testing.

Former colleagues of Priti Patel have rallied round her in the wake of bullying allegations against the Home Secretary.

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)’s latest data shows the socio-economic benefits of the qualification and the diversity of apprentices.

Sitting down recently with PoliticsHome, Keith Richards, Chief Executive of the Personal Finance Society and Managing Director of Engagement at the Chartered Insurance Institute, calls for a new, balanced Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FCSC) from the Budget that will best serve business and consumers.

Community Development Finance Institutions are committed to investing in the regions of the UK and are key to the Government’s strategy to increase productivity and level-up communities post-Brexit, says Responsible Finance. 

There is a 43 per cent gender pay gap among the self-employed, research by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has found. This is significantly higher than the 17 per cent among employees.