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Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Private School VAT Could Disproportionately Impact Pupils With SEND, Warns Sector
Education
Private School VAT Could Disproportionately Impact Pupils With SEND, Warns Sector
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Political parties
By Anand Menon
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Political parties
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
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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
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'
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Private School VAT Could Disproportionately Impact Pupils With SEND, Warns Sector
Education
Private School VAT Could Disproportionately Impact Pupils With SEND, Warns Sector
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Political parties
By Anand Menon
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Political parties
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
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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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By Association of British Bookmakers
Gaming machine myths exposed
The Association of British Bookmakers' Dirk Vennix says the public consultation on gaming machines proves why governments must only make decisions based on evidence.
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By GMB
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HR professionals who ran the blacklist for nearly 20 years must apologise for what they did and atone by telling all they know about how it operated says GMB.
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By Mineral Products Association
MPA Launches New ‘National Nature Park’
The MPA has launched its new National Nature Park - a nationwide network of quarries that have been restored for wildlife and which are accessible to the public. The online resource includes 50 sites around the country totalling 4,000 hectares, with a range of facilities including nature trails, viewing hides and visitor centres.
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By Skills for Justice
Probation service appoints new head
The new National Probation Service (NPS) has a director with Colin Allars taking on the role after his predecessor left for personal reasons.
How social care helped me get three Gold medals at the Paralympics Partner content
By Scope
How social care helped me get three Gold medals at the Paralympics
Paralympic champion Sophie Christiansen calls for cross-party action to ensure the Care Bill does not deny 100,000 disabled people the vital social care that she received.
Government 'adds to cost of gas' Partner content
By British Gas
Government 'adds to cost of gas'
British Gas has defended its decision to increase the cost of gas by 8.4% and electricity by 10.4% from next month.
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By British Gas
British Gas household tariff changes
We recognise that energy bills are a real worry for hard-pressed households, particularly at a time when the cost of living is rising faster than incomes. It has been a difficult decision therefore to announce an average increase of 9.2% in household energy prices – 8.4% on gas and 10.4% on electricity – from 23 November 20131.
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By Nuclear Industry Association
China Given the Green Light to Invest in UK Nuclear
The Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced that the government is to give the go ahead to Chinese companies taking a stake - including potential future majority stakes - in the development of the next generation of British nuclear power.
Partner content
By NASUWT
Thousands of teachers to take strike action
Commenting as NASUWT and NUT members in the North East and Cumbria, South West, South East and London regions take a day of strike action today (Thursday) over adverse changes to teachers’ pay, pensions, working conditions and jobs, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, said:
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By Age UK
Response to Alan Milburn's social mobility report
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director for Age UK said:
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By Electrical Safety First
House Proud: Making the Welsh Private Rented Sector work
Over the last decade the Welsh Private Rented Sector (PRS) has almost doubled[1] and with the Housing Bill due to be announced later this Autumn, the Electrical Safety Council’s (ESC) research into the PRS has been greeted with interest by Welsh stakeholders.