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It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
Economy
By Alun Francis
It's time to recapture the radicalism of Frank Field on welfare reform
We support the assisted dying bill because of our medical backgrounds, not despite them
Health
By Neil Shastri-Hurst and Beccy Cooper MPs
We support the assisted dying bill because of our medical backgrounds, not despite them
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
Economy
By Blake Lawit
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables
Health
By Mike Reader MP
We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
Social affairs
By Baroness Stowell
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence
Construction’s silent mental health crisis Partner content
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By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction’s silent mental health crisis
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Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Education
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Political parties
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
Political parties
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Stephen Williams MP: Communities must become more involved in housing planning Partner content
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Stephen Williams MP: Communities must become more involved in housing planning
In the joint fringe, hosted by the Federation for Master Builders (FMB) and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), Stephen Williams MP spoke about the importance of a brownfield first policy, but also the need to release land from greenfield sites in order to reach the Liberal Democrat target of 300,000 new homes a year.
Nuclear investment needed for 'tens of thousands of jobs' Partner content
By Nuclear Industry Association
Nuclear investment needed for 'tens of thousands of jobs'
The huge jobs and skills potential that the new nuclear industry offered was emphasised by Energy Secretary Ed Davey and industry experts at the Lib Dem party conference yesterday.
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions.
Human threat to global wildlife Partner content
By WWF
Human threat to global wildlife
A new report from WWF that shows steep decline in global wildlife populations should be "a wake up call" for humanity.
The Big Energy Debate Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
The Big Energy Debate
A panel of energy experts, including representatives from the IET and the NIA urged a future government to ensure there was policy stability around energy so that investors felt confident, and to engage with the public to change attitudes to energy providers, at a fringe event hosted by the Guardian.
Nuclear is a key pillar of energy independence Partner content
By Nuclear Industry Association
Nuclear is a key pillar of energy independence
During a fringe event hosted by the Nuclear Industry Association, Sky News’ political correspondent Anushka Asthana interviewed chair of the Energy and Climate Change Committee Tim Yeo, focusing particularly on nuclear skills but also on broader energy issues.
The future of British business Partner content
By KPMG LLP
The future of British business
The risks and challenges to business in Britain were explored in a packed CBI/KPMG fringe event on Tuesday evening, as the panel considered the economic opportunities ahead as well as areas such as education and Europe that needed to be addressed to ensure sustainable growth in the future.
‘More than a job’: Creating opportunities for young people Partner content
By The Work Foundation
‘More than a job’: Creating opportunities for young people
At a fringe event organised by the Work Foundation and Impetus, panel members spoke about the key measures needed to reduce youth unemployment in the UK, including better careers information and advice for youth people as the current system had been failing.
Are UK energy consumers getting a good deal? Partner content
By British Gas
Are UK energy consumers getting a good deal?
Energy minister Amber Rudd joined British Gas at a fringe event at Conservative conference. She set out her priorities since taking office and how she is fighting for British energy consumers to get a better deal.
Can the Conservatives deliver a new deal for universities? Partner content
By million+
Can the Conservatives deliver a new deal for universities?
The NUS President and Chief Executive of million+ joined universities minister Greg Clark to discuss whether the Conservatives can deliver a new deal for universities and students.
How the NHS can provide a better future for disabled kids Partner content
By Whizz-Kidz
How the NHS can provide a better future for disabled kids
The event heard about the work of the Whizz-Kidz charity and measures undertaken in partnership with the NHS and with private partners to deliver mobility to disabled children. Ministers and the NHS needed to “wake up to how much more needed to be done”, the chair told the event.
Conservative Party Conference: Student Entrepreneurs’ Question Time Partner content
By Santander
Conservative Party Conference: Student Entrepreneurs’ Question Time
A panel of business experts advised an audience of young entrepreneurs to learn from their mistakes and consider how higher education could be reshaped to reward their efforts, at a fringe event organised by NACUE and Santander.
Energy market ‘not working’ in rural communities Partner content
By Calor Gas
Energy market ‘not working’ in rural communities
A locally led approach to energy policy was championed by MPs and industry experts in a Conservative fringe meeting yesterday, with Guy Opperman MP stating how the national market had failed rural communities.
How will the Conservatives support young people leaving care? Partner content
By Action for Children
How will the Conservatives support young people leaving care?
Edward Timpson MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families, has said the Conservative Party would introduce multi-agency inspections of children's services by 2015.
Life’s better with trees: towards a charter for trees, woods and people Partner content
By Woodland Trust
Life’s better with trees: towards a charter for trees, woods and people
Clive Anderson chaired a Woodland Trust event at Conservative party conference in his capacity as President of the Trust and began by saying how people feel good about trees, and that the proposed forest sell-off meant that the Government found out that most people in this country love trees.
Neil Carmichael MP: Break up DECC to give green policy ‘clout’ Partner content
By WWF
Neil Carmichael MP: Break up DECC to give green policy ‘clout’
Conservative MP Neil Carmichael called for the Department of Energy and Climate Change to be broken up, but stopped short of supporting the abolition of the Environment Agency in a party conference meeting hosted by WWF and Bright Blue on Sunday evening.
NASUWT reclaiming the classroom Partner content
By NASUWT
NASUWT reclaiming the classroom
Nicky Morgan MP joined the NASUWT General Secretary Chris Keates at a fringe event at Conservative party conference. It was the first time she had addressed the event as Secretary of State following her promotion in July.
Anti-immigration policies scaring off global talent Partner content
By London First
Anti-immigration policies scaring off global talent
The Government’s message of welcoming students was being lost amongst its anti-immigration rhetoric, a fringe meeting at the Tory conference heard today, as the former universities minister insisted that a cap on students was not planned.
MPs ‘ignorant of smoking danger to sight’ Partner content
By Macular Society
MPs ‘ignorant of smoking danger to sight’
A leading health charity said it is “horrified” that fewer than eight per cent of MPs know for sure that smoking is linked to macular degeneration.
Mount Pleasant: A Better Alternative Partner content
By Legatum Institute
Mount Pleasant: A Better Alternative
A radical proposal to turn an old Royal Mail site in Islington into terraced housing is supported by local residents, according to a recent survey by the Legatum Institute.
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions.
End-of-life care still too paternalistic Partner content
By Compassion in Dying
End-of-life care still too paternalistic
End-of-life care is still too paternalistic, but the direction of travel is encouraging, the Labour conference heard in a fringe meeting this week.
Labour Party Conference: Student Entrepreneurs Question Time Partner content
By Santander
Labour Party Conference: Student Entrepreneurs Question Time
Most politicians "have no idea what they are talking about" when it comes to SMEs, Labour's Lord Mitchell said during a Question Time-style event at the Labour conference this week.
Government ‘failing on rural fuel poverty’ Partner content
By Calor Gas
Government ‘failing on rural fuel poverty’
Government’s energy efficiency schemes have failed rural off-gas grid areas, especially the poorest, according to a new report.
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