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London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
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The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
Home affairs
Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
Health
By Andy Burnham
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
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
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Defence
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
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Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
Home affairs
Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
Health
By Andy Burnham
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
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
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The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
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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 Unite
Pay the living wage, says Unite, as Sainsbury's workers struggle to live well for less
Sainsbury's workers are finding it more and more difficult to 'Live Well For Less', according to a survey by Unite, Britain's biggest union, of its members at the retail giant.
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By National Autistic Society
Policy Focus: Care funding must be used correctly
The National Autistic Society explains to PoliticsHome that whilst the Government’s increased care funding is welcome, without direction it will leave autistic people at crisis point.
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By Scope
Shadow minister outlines Labour's plans for social security
Liam Bryne, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, outlined Labour's plans to reform social security for disabled people and to promote a single assessment for all health and social needs, and universal disability insurance.
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By National Autistic Society
NAS response to The Cavendish Review
Commenting on The Cavendish Review's recommendation that health care assistants who provide basic care in hospitals, care homes and at home should go through a universal training system and gain accreditation before they can work unsupervised, The National Autistic Society's Chief Executive Mark Lever said:
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By Law Society
New criminal sanctions will not stop banks failing
New criminal sanctions targeting reckless misconduct by senior bankers will not help to promote economic growth or guarantee a systemic improvement in banking standards, warns the Law Society of England and Wales.
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By Law Society
EU police and crime opt-out could cost UK and reduce ability to fight cross-border crime
The Law Society has warned that opting-out of EU police and crime cooperation measures may jeopardise the UK's ability to effectively fight cross-border crime and reduce the rights of suspects and victims. Responding today to the government's announcement on Britain's 'opt-out', Law Society president Lucy Scott-Moncrieff said:
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By United Response
Policy Focus: Not disabled enough
Disability charity United Response explains why the current Care Bill will neither solve the care crisis nor properly integrate health and social care.
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By University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire responds to demand for trained Agricultural Scientists
Ensuring there is enough food to feed the growing population and still remain sustainable is critical for the world’s food and farming industry, as the first group of students on the University of Hertfordshire’s MSc in Environmental Management for Agriculture have been discovering.
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By Innovate UK
World-leading Transport Systems Catapult Centre to be located in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has been chosen as the location for the UK?s new £150 million Catapult centre for integrated transport systems – one of the first of its kind in the world. Milton Keynes was selected following an extensive nationwide search.
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By Innovate UK
The Satellite Applications Catapult appoints Will Hutton as Non-Executive Director to its Board
The Satellite Applications Catapult, one of a network of unique UK technology and innovation centres established by the Technology Strategy Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Hutton as a Non-Executive Director to its Board.
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By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Minister visits factory to see prospects for sugar reform
In the wake of last month’s EU decision to scrap sugar quotas, Food and Farming Minister David Heath visited the Coca-Cola Enterprises factory in Edmonton, North London, to see for himself what difference it will make.
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By British Veterinary Association
Animal protection and veterinary organisations unite to reject committee recommendations on wild animals in circuses
A select committee report released this morning on the UK Government’s proposals to ban the use of all wild animals in circuses in England has been strongly criticised by animal protection campaigners and the British Veterinary Association for its recommendation that any initial prohibition is limited only to big cats and elephants. The Born Free Foundation, Captive Animals' Protection Society and the British Veterinary Association point out that, given that there are no elephants or big cats in English circuses, any ban introduced along these lines would fail to protect any of the wild animals still being used in big tops around the country.