CBI chief salutes soaring Scotland (CBI - Confederation of British Industry)
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) News The CBI Director-General, John Cridland, praised the contribution of businesses in Scotland to the UK economy at the organisation's Annual Dinner...
View ArticlePriorities for the new government (CBI - Confederation of British Industry)
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) As the new parliament takes shape, the CBI sets out its policy priorities and engages with new ministers CBI Updates Team Responding to the election...
View ArticleReferenda and a cross-party constitutional convention
The former UK foreign secretary delivered the inaugural Peter Hennessy lecture on the 8th of October 2015. Here it is in full. David Owen, by Gordon Joly, cc3.0. Referendums are not just a device as...
View ArticleNew Year's honours 2016: the full list
The new knights, dames, MBEs and OBEs in the UK and overseas...
View ArticleCBI Annual Conference 2015: Prime Minister's speech (British Prime Minister's...
(Source: British Prime Minister's Office) Well, good morning everyone. It's great to be here. It's great to be back, as you said. Never one to miss this absolutely vital conference. Can I first of all...
View ArticleSpending Review 2015: Chancellor's statement in full
The Spending Review and Autumn Statement speech in full. Mr Speaker, this Spending Review delivers on the commitment we made to the British people that we would put security first. Share Go To To...
View ArticleCridland: UK economy is rebalancing, but artificial wage hikes are 'a gamble'...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) Full version of CBI chief John Cridland's major economics speech at King's College London. Thank you Professor Byrne for that introduction. I'd like to...
View ArticleREPORTS TO CONFERENCE AUTUMN 2015 (Liberal Democrats)
(Source: Liberal Democrats) FEDERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Liverpool 2015 This spring we went back to Liverpool. When we have been there previously it proved to be a popular venue and this time was no...
View ArticleThis week's magazine | The fall of the golden generation
A first looks at this week's issue. " data-adaptive-image-768-img="" data-adaptive-image-1024-img="" data-adaptive-image-max-img=""> 16 - 22 September issue The fall of the golden generation Cover...
View ArticleCabinet audit: what do Theresa May’s new hires mean for government?
The New Statesman team looks at the politics and policy behind the new Prime Minister’s cabinet appointments. " data-adaptive-image-768-img="" data-adaptive-image-1024-img=""...
View ArticleMPs vote no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn after shadow cabinet revolt: as it...
Follow the latest appointments, resignations and news with contributions from the New Statesman team. " data-adaptive-image-768-img="" data-adaptive-image-1024-img="" data-adaptive-image-max-img="">...
View ArticleIain Duncan Smith announces Child Poverty Act being scrapped - Politics live
Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including reaction to the Davies report saying a new runway should be built at Heathrow, and David Cameron and Harriet Harman at...
View ArticleThe Latest: British exit may affect tech's distribution hubs
LONDON (AP) -- The Latest on Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 9:50 p.m. The U.K.'s withdrawal from the European Union threatens to make the country less appealing...
View ArticleHer Majesty's Government: December 2015 (British Prime Minister's Office)
(Source: British Prime Minister's Office) Following The Queen's approval of the ministerial appointments and resignations announced since the general election, the government is constituted as follows....
View ArticleHer Majesty's Government: September 2015 (British Prime Minister's Office)
(Source: British Prime Minister's Office) Following The Queen's approval of the ministerial appointments and resignations announced since the general election, the government is constituted as follows....
View ArticleNew Year's Honours list 2016 in full
Here is the full list of recipients in the New Year's Honours list 2016. ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, CIVIL Share Go To DBE (Dame) Professor Lesley Jean Fallowfield. Director, Sussex Health Outcomes...
View ArticleCBI delivers verdict on new Government's progress (CBI - Confederation of...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) The CBI delivered its verdict on the progress made by the new Government to secure the UK's economic future. CBI Press Team @cbitweets Before the...
View ArticlePrime Minister's speech on Europe (British Prime Minister's Office)
(Source: British Prime Minister's Office) Accessible Media Player by Nomensa Play Rewind Forward Mute -Volume Down +Volume Up 100% The timeline slider below uses WAI ARIA. Please use the documentation...
View ArticleBBC forced to take on £600m cost of free TV licences – Politics live
Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen...
View ArticleUK's infrastructure on the up, but now it's all about delivery - CBI/AECOM...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) 4 November 2016 | CBI Press Team News Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK's infrastructure has improved over the past five years, but only a...
View ArticleLabour struggles to renew itself
To understand the rise of Corbyn, we first need to properly understand Ed Miliband's legacy. Ed Miliband swiftly accepted responsibility for the heavy Labour defeat and resigned. However Labour’s rout...
View ArticleTrump’s Deadly Legacy: The First Six Months, Timeline of US Policy Changes,...
Note: With few exceptions, sources are from mainstream media. January 20, 2017 Trump Inauguration (Friday): – Trump signs first executive action canceling Obama’s FHA mortgage rate premium cuts...
View ArticlePriorities for the new government
19 June 2015 | CBI Updates Team Update As the new parliament takes shape, the CBI sets out its policy priorities and engages with new ministers Responding to the election result, John Cridland said...
View ArticleDirector-general's speech at MSB Summit (CBI - Confederation of British...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) CBI Updates Team 30 November 2015 The CBI's director-general delivers the opening address at the CBI's MSB Summit. London, 2015 The CBI's...
View ArticleCBI position on UK relationship with Europe (CBI - Confederation of British...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) John Cridland reiterates the CBI's position on the UK's relationship with Europe following comments by the business secretary CBI Updates Team...
View ArticleMeeting Sajid Javid on spending priorities (CBI - Confederation of British...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) CBI Updates Team 22 October 2015 John Cridland met business secretary Sajid Javid MP to outline the business priorities both for the Autumn...
View ArticleHer Majesty's Government: September 2015 (UK Cabinet Office)
(Source: UK Cabinet Office) Following The Queen's approval of the ministerial appointments and resignations announced since the general election, the government is constituted as follows. Prime...
View ArticleHer Majesty's Government: December 2015 (UK Cabinet Office)
(Source: UK Cabinet Office) Following The Queen's approval of the ministerial appointments and resignations announced since the general election, the government is constituted as follows. Prime...
View ArticleCridland: UK economy is rebalancing, but artificial wage hikes are 'a gamble'
We've been gaining market share in emerging markets in key sectors - such as automotive and pharmaceutical. UK exports of cars to China - for example - have increased by over 40% per year over the last...
View ArticleGetting businesses in Scotland heard (CBI - Confederation of British Industry)
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) News A packed schedule of events has seen the CBI engage with Scottish politicians both in London and Edinburgh CBI Updates Team What powers should be...
View ArticleLucy Haynes sets out London activity post-election (CBI - Confederation of...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) News With a new government in place and potential mayoral candidates announcing their intention to stand at next year's election, it is vital that the...
View Articlemaking the Scotland of the future
Six observations about Scottish society, a year on from the referendum. Scottish public life has dramatically changed in recent times – the SNP 2011 first landslide, the independence referendum, and...
View ArticlePresident Trump: Irish writers have their say
While we were sleeping, first we voted into office the ones who watch you drown while very articulately expressing concern; then we tried voting for the ones who kind of like to see you drown. – from...
View ArticleMan jailed for life for killing homeowner with his car
Date Outline 04/10/2017 A 24-year-old homeless man has today been sentenced to life imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to the murder of a mother and son at their family home...
View ArticleTrident: the British question
The debate is not simply about submarines and missiles. It touches almost every anxiety about the identity of the United Kingdom. The decision may tell us what kind of country – or countries – we will...
View ArticleEconomic forecast unchanged for 2016, but slower growth predicted over next...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) 1 November 2016 | CBI Press Team Press release The CBI predicts weaker economic performance next year, revising down its GDP growth forecast to 1.3%,...
View ArticleWhat do you want from an opposition?
We asked politicians, cultural figures and activists the burning question for our special issue. " data-adaptive-image-768-img="" data-adaptive-image-1024-img="" data-adaptive-image-max-img=""> In...
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