Why construction is about outcomes as much as output
The Chartered Institute of Building and the New Statesman gathered a panel of experts to discuss the wider social and…
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The fintech fight for millennial money
As loyalty to high-street banks fades, startups are targeting younger customers, but who is winning the battle to bank the…
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The Conservatives are barking up the wrong tree attacking Sadiq Khan over crime
A new report underlines the private fear of many London Tories that their anti-Khan message has major flaws.
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“Irresponsible” car ads banned for encouraging dangerous driving, rules ASA
The advertising watchdog has upheld complaints that Ford, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler advertising “encouraged” and “condoned” dangerous driving.
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Scottish First Minister alleges that the Observer hacked into his back account.
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What is “new municipalism”, and can it really combat austerity?
At De Montfort University in Leicester last week, councillors, activists, academics and city mayors from across the UK and Europe…
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Why all parties should heed the Power Up The North campaign
The battle for the Conservative leadership has suddenly become a battle for the north of England. Theresa May famously banned…
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Where does the car go from here?
I am not the proud father of any children. I don’t have an armchair that I can be found in…
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