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John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
Books & culture
By John Whittingdale MP
Tom Hurst has written an entertaining and novel assessment of Margaret Thatcher’s speechmaking
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
British Property Management Firms Helping Russians Avoid Sanctions
Home affairs
British Property Management Firms Helping Russians Avoid Sanctions
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Political parties
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
The Rundown Podcast: Fixing The Broken Rental Market
Communities
The Rundown Podcast: Fixing The Broken Rental Market
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
Foreign affairs
By John Slinger MP
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
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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
British Property Management Firms Helping Russians Avoid Sanctions
Home affairs
British Property Management Firms Helping Russians Avoid Sanctions
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
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The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
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Top Money Expert Says Cutting Inheritance Tax Would Have 'Least Benefit' For Most People
Economy
Top Money Expert Says Cutting Inheritance Tax Would Have "Least Benefit" For Most People
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has warned that cutting inheritance tax would have the “least benefit”, and insisted the Autumn Statement next week must include “small tweaks” to fix “practical problems”.
An Israel-Hamas ceasefire would be unworkable on both sides
Foreign affairs
By Lord Verdirame
An Israel-Hamas ceasefire would be unworkable on both sides
Ceasefire agreements are never easy to negotiate. Belligerents need to reach agreement on complex questions: modalities for suspending hostilities; what would constitute a violation of the ceasefire; and other arrangements, for example on humanitarian assistance or exchange of prisoners.
The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’
Britain’s infrastructure tsar heavily criticised the cancellation of the second phase of HS2. Now Sir John Armitt intensifies his attack on the ‘governance’ holding Britain back in an interview with Tali Fraser
Why can’t the North go Dutch?
Communities
By Tom Forth
Why can’t the North go Dutch?
Comparing the North of England with London obscures more than it reveals, argues Tom Forth. Only by judging it alongside other populous parts of northern Europe does the true scale of its problems become apparent – as well as potential solutions
Rishi Sunak Looks For 'Red Meat' To Satisfy Angry Tory MPs With In Autumn Statement
Economy
Rishi Sunak Looks For "Red Meat" To Satisfy Angry Tory MPs With In Autumn Statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now under even greater pressure to throw some "red meat" to tax cut-hungry Tory MPs at next week's Autumn Statement as he tries to recover from probably the most difficult week of his leadership so far.
The Reshuffle Sent 'Mixed Messages' About Rishi Sunak's 'Narrative', Says Ex-Tory Minister
Political parties
The Reshuffle Sent "Mixed Messages" About Rishi Sunak's "Narrative", Says Ex-Tory Minister
The Cabinet reshuffle carried out by Rishi Sunak this week sent "mixed messages" about the sort of government he is trying to lead, according to former Tory minister, Lord Ed Vaizey.
Rishi Sunak Denies He Is Merely 'Tinkering' With Stalled Rwanda Plans
Home affairs
Rishi Sunak Denies He Is Merely "Tinkering" With Stalled Rwanda Plans
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied that he is just “tinkering” with his original plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda by bringing in emergency legislation and a new treaty with the African country after the Supreme Court found that the original proposals would be unlawful.
Leaving the ECHR now would be unwise
Home affairs
By Lord Kirkhope
Leaving the ECHR now would be unwise
In a landmark decision just after 10am on November 15, the United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the government’s plan to send refugees to Rwanda.
Will Jeremy Hunt pull a cash rabbit out of the hat for true blue Tory voters?
Economy
By Salma Shah
Will Jeremy Hunt pull a cash rabbit out of the hat for true blue Tory voters?
Fiscal events, even in normal times, are a nightmare. Remember the “omnishambles” budget in 2012? Or the cringeworthy “spreadsheet Phil”? The room for error is enormous with crushing expectations and relentless campaigning from all quarters. And with an election looming the stakes are even higher.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Bowie Partner content
Parliament
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Bowie
A bygone era saw women having to leave their civil service roles when they got married, a policy that for Foreign Office staff was only abolished in 1973. As part of the Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Civil Service World co-editor Jess Bowie to learn how things have changed for female officials and why recognising the unsung heroes who keep the country running is more important than ever
Waste pickers take centre stage Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Waste pickers take centre stage
Waste pickers from Kenya delivered a powerful and unique message to policymakers at the beginning of the third round of plastics treaty negotiations in Nairobi this week.
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By British Veterinary Association
First BVA Wellbeing Awards winners unveiled
Awards highlight workplaces which ‘go above and beyond’ to support their teams