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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
Health
By Andy Burnham
Last week, the Health Secretary announced a new drive to ease the 8am rush for a GP appointment. New money is to be made available to expand practices across the country.
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
Health
By Professor Katherine Sleeman
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
Baby Steps, Big Returns: Why Early Years Research Must Shape National Policy Partner content
Education
By University of East London
Baby Steps, Big Returns: Why Early Years Research Must Shape National Policy
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
Communities
By Lord Bird
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
Economy
By Baroness Kennedy
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
Books & culture
By John Whittingdale MP
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work Partner content
Social affairs
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
Brexit
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Political parties
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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Where was the ‘Fukushima effect’? Partner content
By UK Energy Research Centre
Where was the ‘Fukushima effect’?
Academics who have been tracking public opinion on nuclear power for more than a decade were surprised by the most recent results.
SMEs say export for future growth Partner content
By Santander
SMEs say export for future growth
The vast majority of small businesses that export are confident about the future, according to new research.
The cost of living election battle has already started Partner content
By Which?
The cost of living election battle has already started
Richard Lloyd, Executive Director of Which? has written about the battle of the cost of living that he says will dominate British politics until the 2015 general election.
Tackling reoffending: A voluntary, community and private partnership? Partner content
By Ethos Journal
Tackling reoffending: A voluntary, community and private partnership?
Could a partnership between the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector and private provision help improve outcomes for offenders and the community? Serco’s Neil Spurway reports
Delivering growth in a changing world Partner content
By KPMG LLP
Delivering growth in a changing world
In a meeting hosted by the CBI and KPMG this week, Vince Cable and David Laws discussed efforts to boost the UK’s economy through investment and education.
Cable: Government 'pulling in opposite directions' on immigration Partner content
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Cable: Government 'pulling in opposite directions' on immigration
The Business Secretary has warned the Government's perceived anti-immigration policy is detrimental to economic growth, but said things would be worse without Lib Dem input.
A new era in tackling anti-social behaviour Partner content
By Blue Cross
A new era in tackling anti-social behaviour
Dogs Trust and Blue Cross hosted a fringe meeting at Lib Dem conference addressed by the Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne MP.
Innovation for the nation Partner content
By Dods Innovation Panel
Innovation for the nation
Gordon Birtwistle MP joined a Dods Innovation panel event at Lib Dem conference joined by the ERA Foundation, the British Chambers of Commerce and the Cardiff School of Engineering.
Lack of support for dementia carers Partner content
By Carers Trust
Lack of support for dementia carers
A new report by Carers Trust finds carers of people with dementia are not getting the support they need.
Banking for young people - financial inclusion or exploitation Partner content
By Personal Finance Education Group
Banking for young people - financial inclusion or exploitation
pfeg, the Personal Financial Education Group hosted an event at Lib Dem conference exploring how it can be made easier for young people to open bank accounts.
Powering sustainable growth: Seizing economic opportunity from renewable energy Partner content
Home affairs
By Dods Renewable Energy Dialogue
Powering sustainable growth: Seizing economic opportunity from renewable energy

The Dods Renewable Energy Dialogue hosted an event at Lib Dem conference. Speakers included Energy Secretary Ed Davey MP, Rebecca Taylor MEP, and representatives from JDR Cables, RSA and Co-operative Energy.
Nowhere else to turn: Why destitute refugees need support Partner content
By British Red Cross
Nowhere else to turn: Why destitute refugees need support
The British Red Cross hosted an event at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow on support for refugees in Britain.
Supermarkets challenged over junk food Partner content
By Slimming World
Supermarkets challenged over junk food
MPs have backed a new campaign against junk food at supermarket checkouts.
Standing charge lottery yet another symptom of broken energy market Partner content
Home affairs
By Which?
Standing charge lottery yet another symptom of broken energy market

Ahead of Ed Davey’s party conference speech today, Richard Lloyd, Executive Director at Which?, says it’s time for the Energy Secretary to take more radical action to reform the energy market for hard-pressed consumers.
Putting Fairer Gambling on the agenda at Lib Dem conference Partner content
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Putting Fairer Gambling on the agenda at Lib Dem conference
Derek Webb, the Founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling spoke alongside Paddy Ashdown and other senior Lib Dems at the Candidates’ Reception at Liberal Democrat conference.
Why value water? Partner content
By WWF
Why value water?
The WWF's Dominic Gogol argues that the Government's Water Bill is currently a "missed opportunity" to give the UK the water regulatory framework it needs.
Red tape ‘helps rogue landlords’ Partner content
By Electrical Safety First
Red tape ‘helps rogue landlords’
Whitehall bureaucracy is preventing councils from taking action against poor standards in the private rented sector, according to new research.
Is the FOBT issue about to become an FOBT scandal? Partner content
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Is the FOBT issue about to become an FOBT scandal?
Derek Webb, Founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about the Stop the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals campaign and why his team will be attending all 3 main party conferences.
Banking for young people – it’s time to start the debate Partner content
By Personal Finance Education Group
Banking for young people – it’s time to start the debate
pfeg (Personal Finance Education Group) chief executive Tracey Bleakley looks ahead to the charity’s fringe debates at this year’s party conferences.
Government scrapping pollution monitoring Partner content
Environment
By Clean Air in London
Government scrapping pollution monitoring
Government covered-up three legally-required smog warnings in the fortnight after launching a consultation proposing the scrapping of local monitoring by others.
Party conferences 2013: The challenges of living well for longer Partner content
By Age UK
Party conferences 2013: The challenges of living well for longer
With party conferences fast approaching, Age UK explain why they will be focusing on whether a cross-government strategy is needed to manage systems "planned for a different age"
Men 'better at weight loss than women' Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Men 'better at weight loss than women'

The largest-ever survey of slimmers has found that men find it easier to lose weight than women.
Vote of confidence in UK shipping Partner content
By UK Chamber of Shipping
Vote of confidence in UK shipping
The UK is globally competitive and will grow over the next five years, according to the maritime industry.
US trade boost for beef Partner content
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
US trade boost for beef
The UK's beef and lamb producers have welcomed plans for a US/EU trade deal.
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Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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