Two pubs close every day: Voters blame the government
Widespread pub closures comes as troubling news for football fans who want a local venue to watch the World Cup this summer.
Trade bodies press ministers to toughen procurement reforms on standards
Thomas Edwards | 9th February 2026 | Trade Associations
Trade bodies and unions in the UK construction and engineering sectors have called on ministers to revise the government’s latest procurement reforms to strengthen standards and address what they describe as a persistent low price culture in public contracts.
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Robert Jenrick joins UK tourism trade bodies in hitting out at Holiday Tax
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The Silent Engine: Why we must stop kicking the Civil Service and learn to love our Civil Servants
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The real lesson of the Iran war energy crisis – learn from the last one.
As war in Iran shocks global oil prices, trade bodies argue that the UK should recognise the importance of renewable energy sources - and begin investing in them.
Report warns that 430,000 homes could become ‘climate mortgage prisoners’ by 2050
Properties which are susceptible to floods could become unsellable, unless the government changes course, warns UKSIF
Industry warns UK faces rising import dependence without fresh North Sea investment
Year on year, the UK becomes more dependent on liquefied natural gas, but North Sea investment could change this, OEUK argues.
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Alastair McCapra, Chief Executive of CIPR
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Leading UK trade association warns of rising energy prices
As the war in Iran continues, Energy UK warns that bills will continue to rise.
Care bosses hit out as Covid inquiry finds NHS ‘coped but only just.’
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Leader in Public Affairs: Ben Spier, Association of Professional Self-Caterers
With English Tourism week running until 23rd March, Ben Spier speaks out about the new tourist levy and the impact of increasing taxation and regulation on tourism.
