“Is Levelling Up still the core mission?” – Andy Burnham and other policy leaders react to the Spring Statement
How will Rishi Sunak make his numbers add up and what does it mean for regional development and the cost…
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The Chancellor has fallen far short of addressing the cost of living crisis
Rishi Sunak promised to ensure “economic security” and to help “where we can make a difference” – and then he…
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Why sustainable building design is crucial for tackling climate change
Improving the energy efficiency and construction processes of our built environment will play a major part in cutting carbon emissions.
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How the pandemic is reshaping the banking sector
Covid-19 has turbocharged the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the financial services industry.
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Andy Burnham: “Digital connectivity is a basic human right”
The Mayor of Greater Manchester on how the region is making strides in the start-up space, tackling digital exclusion and…
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What’s to become of local bus services?
Without further funding, bus services across the UK are in danger of being axed.
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Rising living costs will push more disabled people into destitution
Benefits are falling far behind the extra costs associated with disability, with some facing additional expenses of £1,000 per month.
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The skills shortage is stunting our economic growth
Ministers speak of the importance of a skilled workforce but operate in ways that undermine that aim.
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