13 h. ago Governments urged to make North Sea future a ‘national mission’

The North Sea transition taskforce called for action from both the UK and Scottish governments to help the sector with a ‘just transition’.

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19 h. ago Digitising UK trade ‘could unlock £250bn in economic growth’ – even with Trump tariffs

With the US president’s tariffs on the UK now looking inevitable, the International Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt a trade plan which could boost the economy by a quarter of a trillion pounds

Economics

21 h. ago Digitising UK trade ‘could unlock £250bn in economic growth’

With Trump tariffs on the UK now looking inevitable, the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) is urging the government to adopt a trade plan which could boost the economy by £250bn

Economics

23 h. ago Government asks MP watchdog to review expenses rules after £900 ‘pet rent’ claim

Dan Jarvis said the Government would urge the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to change expenses rules.

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34 h. ago MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay said every new parent should have the chance to spend quality time with their baby.

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36 h. ago Conservatives calls for Cobra meeting to deal with Birmingham bin strikes

The Tories also urged the Government to send in private sector binmen to ‘bust the local authority refuse service strikes’.

Economics

2 d. ago Government urged to nationalise British Steel if deal cannot be reached

The company has reportedly rejected a £500 million Government offer to help its transition.

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3 d. ago Trade Secretary refuses to rule out cutting digital tax as US tariffs loom

The Liberal Democrats have urged the Government not to cut or scrap the digital services tax to ‘appease’ Donald Trump.

Economics

3 d. ago Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel announces plan to close blast furnaces

Trade unions have responded by calling this a 'dark day' for the nation's steel industry - while calling for urgent government intervention.

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4 d. ago UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.

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5 d. ago Youth Music launches Rescue the Roots campaign to save grassroots projects: ‘The time for action is now’

New campaign launches as Ed Sheeran calls for urgent government funding of music education in the UK

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5 d. ago Government urged to seek new funding models for London’s public transport

Government urged to seek new funding models for London’s public transport  ianVisits

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6 d. ago Labour government must look urgently at energy prices and do the decent thing

Record View says John Swinney's administration has at least offered a solution.

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6 d. ago Government urged to ‘grasp the nettle’ on social media’s impact on young men

Jake Richards, Labour MP for Rother Valley, described the increase in male suicides as ‘part of a wider storm we face with worsening mental health’.

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7 d. ago Benefits claimants receive free electric vehicle chargers under taxpayer

Campaigners have urged the Government to crack down on the Motability scheme to end spiralling costs, as concerns grow that the scheme is being abused.

Economics

8 d. ago Heathrow airport live: Government orders urgent investigation into fire as flight delay chaos continues

Heathrow Airport is back in business after a fire at a London electricity substation

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8 d. ago Government orders 'urgent investigation' into Heathrow Airport power outage

It comes after power has been restored to the airport and the surrounding areas

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8 d. ago I was dismissed by a physician associate when I complained of a chest infection and told I just had a 'runny nose'

A woman left with lifelong lung damage after a medic missed the signs of a chest infection is calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect patients.

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8 d. ago I was dismissed by a physician associate when I complained of a chest infection

A woman left with lifelong lung damage after a medic missed the signs of a chest infection is calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect patients.

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9 d. ago Lib Dems to urge Government to ‘end corridor care’ by 2029 at spring conference

Liberal Democrat health spokeswoman Helen Morgan will call for a £1.5 billion fund to safeguard hospitals over the colder months.

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