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Articles tagged with: Economy
Today we stand up to the worst of the Tory party
Economy
By Baroness Kramer
Today we stand up to the worst of the Tory party
Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson & former Transport Minister Baroness Kramer explains why her party will oppose the Government's tax credit changes in the Lords today and calls on other peers to: "join with us and stop this disgraceful policy in its tracks".
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Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK tax gap narrows, but still billions left uncollected
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants comments on new UK tax gap figures, saying 'there is still much to be done'.
Tax credit debate will shape Osborne’s Autumn Statement Partner content
Economy
By Turn2us
Tax credit debate will shape Osborne’s Autumn Statement
Adam Lake from Turn2us, says today’s debate on reductions in tax credit is a chance to soften the blow on the poorest in society. 
Science Minister Jo Johnson says UK should be ‘best place in Europe’ to start a business Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Science Minister Jo Johnson says UK should be ‘best place in Europe’ to start a business
Science and Universities Minister Jo Johnson MP has this week hailed the success of some of the UK's most innovative small and medium-sized businesses, at a showcase House of Commons event.
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Economy
By Innovate UK
Business awards: inspiring entrepreneurs take innovation honours
The success of some of the UK's most innovative small and medium-sized businesses was celebrated at a showcase House of Commons event.
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Economy
By Visa
Solid increase in September consumer spending, driven by leisure and entertainment activities
- Consumer spending continues to rise at a steady rate of +1.8% year-on-year - Solid increases seen across a broad range of categories, with the Recreation Culture and Clothing Footwear sectors among the best performers - Strong growth for e-commerce of +5.8% year-on-year, though high street spending remains flat
Tory MP hails new consumer spending figures as proof of economic recovery Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Tory MP hails new consumer spending figures as proof of economic recovery
The Conservative party’s rising star Alan Mak has welcomed new consumer spending figures compiled by Visa Europe, which show growth across a broad range of sectors.
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Economy
By Innovate UK
Facebook vice-president to give keynote speech at Innovate 2015
Facebook vice-president for Europe, Middle East and Africa Nicola Mendelsohn and government ministers are among speakers at Innovate 2015.
Britain must “supercharge” its exports Partner content
Economy
By Heathrow
Britain must “supercharge” its exports
Speaking at a fringe event yesterday, Conservative MP Alok Sharma called for Britain to “supercharge” its efforts on exports.
Conservative MPs encourage professional bodies to engage Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Conservative MPs encourage professional bodies to engage
At Monday’s fringe, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Building, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis emphasised the importance of listening to professional bodies, “even if we don’t agree with them.”
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Economy
By Unite
Osborne ‘the snake oil salesman of British politics is the hammer of working people’, says Unite
George Osborne continues to be the snake oil salesman of British politics, presiding over a phoney recovery, giving the rich an inheritance tax gift, yet bringing harsh cuts to millions of workers struggling to make ends meet, Unite, the countrys largest union, said today (Monday 5 October).
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Economy
By KPMG LLP
UK car manufacturing figures prove market’s resilience at a testing time for the sector, says KPMG
John Leech , head of automotive at KPMG UK, comments on the latest SMMT car manufacturing figures. He said:
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Economy
By Homeless Link
Another rise in households living in temporary accommodation underlines desperate need to tackle housing crisis
Government figures published today show that at the end of June 2015 there were 66,980 households living in temporary accommodation, an increase of 12% on the same time the previous year and up 33% since 2010.
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Education
By Universities UK
Universities UK response to IFS report on graduate earnings
Universities UK has responded to the report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which looks at graduate earnings.
Parliament's untapped resource - professional bodies drive UK growth Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Parliament's untapped resource - professional bodies drive UK growth
Senior Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building, Paul Nash, explains how professional bodies can support the UK economy and drive change in some of the most challenging policy areas.
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Economy
By KPMG LLP
KPMG welcomes establishment of All Party Parliamentary Group on Responsible Tax
Newly formed APPG should enable closer scrutiny of tax and build a more in-depth understanding before legislation is passed, says KPMG
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Economy
By Turn2us
Parliament has voted: must charities take up the slack?
Simon Hopkins, Chief Executive ofTurn2us, comments on yesterday'svote on tax credits means poor families 'are going to get poorer'.
Government urged to 'take more notice' of £60bn tourist industry Partner content
Economy
By UKinbound
Government urged to 'take more notice' of £60bn tourist industry
Leading trade association UKinbound highlights the contribution made by the tourism industry to the UK economy and urges the Government to provide support that will drive further growth.   
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Economy
By Federation of Master Builders
Construction SMEs can play crucial role in delivering PM’s vision, says FMB
Responding to the Prime Ministers speech today, the FMB has called on the Government to embrace the role small and medium-sized construction companies can play in driving a thriving economy and working in partnership with a smart public sector.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Government must use Spending Review to help care providers pay the Living Wage, says Carers Trust
Care providers risk having to close down or reduce their services when the new Living Wage comes into force next year, Carers Trust has warned the government in their submission to the 2015 spending review.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Local government spending cuts will be passed onto care services
Carers Trust warns that care services will be forced to close unless central government funds local authorities sufficiently.
UK recovery ‘in danger of stalling’ Partner content
Economy
By Law Society
UK recovery ‘in danger of stalling’
A fall in the number of business deals facilitated by the top 50 UK law firms may indicate a slowdown in the UK’s economic recovery, according to new figures released by the Law Society.
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Economy
By Investment Association
Investors and brokers agree landmark share-dealing code
The investment industry has taken a major step to improve client returns by agreeing a new code of conduct with brokers to help large share deals complete at the best possible price.
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Economy
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Confidence returns to economic outlook
A survey by the Chartered Insurance Institute sees an unprecedented two-thirds of their members expecting the UK economy to improve in the next twelve months - a 15% increase on 2014's results.