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Miles Beale: The UK wine industry can be a post-Brexit success story for Global Britain

If the Government rolls back protectionist legislation left over from our EU membership, this booming export sector can reach new heights.

By Miles Beale | 26 February 2021 at 10:00 am

SBF GB&I: The plastic packaging tax must be used to kick-start investment in to the UK’s plastic circular economy

We must ensure there are no further delays to the passage of the UK’s Environment Bill through Parliament.

By Michelle Norman | 25 February 2021 at 10:00 am

Miles Briggs: The pandemic has hit betting shops hard. The Gambling Review must do nothing to hamper their recovery.

It’s vital that governments in London and Edinburgh do nothing to make things more difficult than they already are.

By Miles Briggs | 11 February 2021 at 10:00 am | 28 comments

Rama Thirunamachandran: Modern universities and their graduates are a necessity, not a luxury, in a post-Covid Britain

These institutions play a vital role – despite what commentators, and sometimes politicians, say.

By Rama Thirunamachandran | 3 February 2021 at 10:00 am | 22 comments

Kate Willard: Why I, as the Government’s Thames Estuary Envoy, back Thames Freeport

It will deliver clean and high value development across Britain’s best growth region.

By Kate Willard | 25 January 2021 at 10:00 am | 6 comments

The Tories have an historic opportunity to turn Britain into a world leader in gambling harm prevention with a new Gambling Act

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has to be prepared to act on the evidence.

By Derek Webb | 15 January 2021 at 10:00 am | 7 comments

Thames Freeport: River regeneration – an economic opportunity not to be missed

A Thames Freeport will be a magnet for new investment, jobs, skills development and the adoption of greener technology.

By Thames Freeport | 5 January 2021 at 10:00 am | 39 comments

Scott Benton: We are right to reform the UK’s gambling laws – but we must not drive punters into the arms of the black market

A review should strike the right balance between protecting the vulnerable and not spoiling the enjoyment of people who enjoy a bet perfectly safely.

By Scott Benton MP | 29 December 2020 at 10:00 am | 2 comments

Frank Zilberkweit: Restricting personal choice by banning fur would not be a Brexit bonus

These lobbyists have a Trojan Horse agenda: this debate has consequences for other animal materials including wool, leather and food production.

By Frank Zilberkweit | 18 December 2020 at 10:00 am | 32 comments

Laurence Robertson: The gambling review is essential. But MPs must be wary of the law of unintended consequences.

Well intentioned measures can end up unfairly penalising the vast majority of the 30 million people in this country who enjoy a harmless bet.

By Laurence Robertson | 11 December 2020 at 10:00 am | 19 comments

Matt Zarb-Cousin: Gambling controls have worked. Will the Government take them further?

An FOBT stake reduction from £100 to £2 per spin was the right thing to do, with a positive impact on gambling treatment services.

By Matt Zarb-Cousin | 3 December 2020 at 10:00 am | 4 comments

Tim Pilcher: How simple connectivity vouchers can empower Britain’s businesses right now

SMEs are facing unprecedented challenges. Faster internet speeds can make a great difference.

By Tim Pilcher | 26 November 2020 at 10:00 am | 20 comments

The Health Foundation: What should the Government do to tackle obesity? Find out in our new podcast.

In Episode one of this series, Jeremy Hunt discusses the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what he would have done differently.

By The Health Foundation | 25 November 2020 at 10:00 am | 21 comments

Michael Dugher: Ministers deserve credit for their evidence-led review of betting and championship of safer gambling

The industry has implemented a number of measures to make these activities more secure.

By Michael Dugher | 19 November 2020 at 9:30 am | 11 comments

Norman McKenzie-Richmond: A pro-business Government must reverse course on tax-free shopping

Proposed changes to the VAT Retail Export Scheme will undermine British businesses and put jobs at risk, to the benefit of Paris, Amsterdam, and Milan.

By Norman McKenzie-Richmond | 4 November 2020 at 10:00 am | 5 comments

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