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We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
Social affairs
By Baroness Stowell
The future of news matters. A healthy democracy relies on informed citizens sharing an understanding of basic facts of the world around them.
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
Health
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction’s silent mental health crisis
‘Horrified that this is still legal!’: public reactions to a cruel and antiquated trade Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
‘Horrified that this is still legal!’: public reactions to a cruel and antiquated trade
Reform Councils Could Delay Green Infrastructure Projects For Months
Energy
Reform Councils Could Delay Green Infrastructure Projects For Months
Cross Party MPs To Write To Government Over Care Worker Visa Changes
Health
Cross Party MPs To Write To Government Over Care Worker Visa Changes
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer Charged With Sexual Assault
Home affairs
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer Charged With Sexual Assault
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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
‘Horrified that this is still legal!’: public reactions to a cruel and antiquated trade Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
‘Horrified that this is still legal!’: public reactions to a cruel and antiquated trade
Construction’s silent mental health crisis Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction’s silent mental health crisis
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
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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”
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By Mineral Products Association
Growth in second quarter aggregates markets reflects housebuilding improvement and suggests construction activity may be near the bottom of the downward cycle
MPA survey results show a significant improvement in sales of aggregates, ready mixed concrete and asphalt in the second quarter. Following a poor first quarter, second quarter sales volumes increased by 14% for crushed rock aggregates, 9% for sand and gravel aggregates, 18% for ready-mixed concrete and 9% for asphalt, all compared with the same period of 2012.
Partner content
By National Federation of Builders
CITB inject £30m into the industry to incentivise training
In a move to get the construction industry training and back into growth, CITB - the Construction Industry Training Board - is rewarding employers with extra funding for training carried out under the 2012/2013 Grants scheme.
Nudge is not enough Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Nudge is not enough

How can we stop Britain becoming an obese nation?
Partner content
By London First
London must re-kindle the Olympic spirit to deliver a lasting business legacy
London must re-kindle the Olympic spirit and a sense of urgency to deliver a lasting economic legacy from the 2012 Games, the organisation representing the capital's leading businesses has warned.
Partner content
By NHS Blood and Transplant
Council joins drive for more blood and organ donors
Worcestershire County Council has become the first county council in the UK to join forces with NHS Blood and Transplant in a bid to encourage more people to donate blood, sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register and discuss their wishes with their loved ones.
Partner content
By Law Society
Brain injury victims may lose out on vital compensation
Personal injury victims who suffered brain damage as a result of their accident should ensure they seek the advice of a specialist personal injury solicitor who is experienced in the specific challenges their claims can bring.
Partner content
By Association of British Insurers
The con is not on - industry clampdown on insurance cheats uncovers frauds worth £21 million every week
The value of fraudulent insurance claims uncovered by insurers has for the first time topped £1 billion a year as the industry's clampdown on insurance cheats intensifies, according to figures published today by the Association of British Insurers.
Crossrail 2 will banish 'sardine trains' Partner content
By London First
Crossrail 2 will banish 'sardine trains'
More train capacity is needed to keep London working, according to the capital businesses.
Partner content
By Mind
High court challenge to system of investigating deaths under section
A high court challenge to the system for investigating deaths in psychiatric detention in England and Wales begins today.
Partner content
By The Work Foundation
Growth is stronger, but needs to be nurtured
Commenting on today's GDP figures, Charles Levy, senior economist at the Big Innovation Centre, said:
Partner content
By National Federation of Builders
NFB says return of confidence is more significant than return to growth
The Office for National Statistics figures showed a return to growth of 1.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. Although construction industry output fell 1 per cent compared with the second quarter of 2012, the figures did show a welcome return to growth of 0.9 per cent for the industry between quarters one and two in 2013. The industry had been reporting declines in output for all of 2012.
Private sector involvement in probation services Partner content
By Ethos Journal
Private sector involvement in probation services
Two points of view, from Savas Hadjipavlou, business director of the Probation Chiefs Association, and Harry Fletcher, assistant general secretary of Napo.