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On business, politics, communities, markets and media
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On business, politics, communities, markets and media

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The drive for digital
By Charlie Rattigan Earlier this month, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced the second round of allocation from...
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Inflation a big concern for pensions
By Gareth Jones As the world continues to focus on events in Ukraine, the impact of Russia’s invasion is beginning to be felt at home in our economy...
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Privatising Channel 4
By Laura Griffiths The battle for public ownership of Channel 4 has been contentious ever since it was first touted, and the Culture Secretary Nadine...
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Trade as a force for good: A spotlight on Labour’s international trade policy
By James Surallie Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shadow Minister for International Trade, Nia Griffith MP, discussing a range of topics...
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TikTok, time is up for the traditional Grammy awards
By Emily Chen Avid readers of the SEC Newgate newsletter will be familiar with my scepticism for traditional awards shows; the recent Grammy Awards...
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Confidence is the certainty our kids need to excel in education
By George Esmond Last week, Wales joined Scotland as the latest Government to outlaw the smacking and slapping of children. The Bill marked another...
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Energy deadlock
By Charlie Rattigan The Government’s net zero drive has suffered another setback this week with the Energy Supply Strategy being delayed for a second...
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We’ve mastered WFH and hybrid working – what’s next?
By Alice Wilkinson We recently marked the second anniversary of national lockdown. On 23 March 2020, workers across the country put away their office...
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