Toby Young’s House of Lords Diary
With invitations coming in to speak at the 2026 autumn party conference season, freedom of speech campaigner Toby Young reflects on his political status 'upgrade' from hack to
The Civil Service flexi-time scandal proves work-from-home culture has gone too far
Lucy Carrier-Pilkington | 7th May 2026 | Comment
New exposé reveals civil servants have been exploiting flexible working policies at the expense of the tax payer.
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The care sector is the government’s best bet for growth.
At a time when birth rates are falling, Erin Mansell argues that the government has repeatedly overlooked its golden goose - the care sector.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ is not a long-term strategy, bodies warn.
Whilst oil and gas may seem like seductive choices, the government must look beyond the soundbites, warns Pablo John.
Logistics body sends an important reminder to the government
Despite the importance that logistics and supply chains carry in Britain's economy, the government routinely ignores the significance of the sector, argues Edwin Morgan
Chancellor eyes energy windfall tax despite trade body warnings
As war continues and oil prices climb, Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out a windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
With Greens polling second, will May 7th be execution day?
The Greens surge into second place in the polls confirms that the two-party system is no longer fit for purpose. But can Starmer and Badenoch survive execution on
Digital Confidential: Politics and technology column by Damian Collins
As AI turbocharges social media, tech giants must be held accountable says the former chair of the DCMS select committee who now leads law firm Geradin Partners' public
The Political Celebrity Roadshow Has Found Its Perfect Act
Anthony Scaramucci spent eleven days as White House communications director. This autumn, he will spend considerably longer touring Britain.
Britain faces a crisis of statecraft – not power.
Despite being criticised for its dwindling position on the world stage, Britain is not lacking in power. What it really needs is statesmanship.
Industry on notice- is the golden age of lobbying over?
William Cash asks: Will the Mandelson scandal result in real lobbying reform?
