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Reforming planning committees: Local power vs. streamlined decisions
In a significant move aimed at overhauling the planning system, the government has this week unveiled a series of proposals aimed at streamlining the...
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M&S's Oxford Street HQ gets the green light- three years too late
Thank goodness for that. Finally- after far too much delay- the right decision has been made about the Marks and Spencer building on Oxford Street...
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Vote of no confidence in France
Written by Jacques Smith, Senior Consultant at Clai SEC Newgate France Marine Le Pen's political deadlock strategy taking over her...
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Don't call it a reset
When a Prime Minister delivers a speech on plans for change that broadly echo earlier commitments while arguably revising some and touching on...
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Driving home for Christmas?
You could be forgiven for writing off the railway for your getaway this Christmas with the industry hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis...
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Australia goes to war with Silicon Valley (again)
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning access to social media platforms for those under sixteen years old, with support from both the...
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Is inflation about to roar back and what could it mean for property investors?
Inflation has been a critical factor shaping the macroeconomic landscape in recent years, influencing both the global economy and real estate markets...
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Reform UK rattles Welsh Labour as electoral shifts loom
The latest Barn Cymru poll released over the weekend presents concerning news for Welsh Labour, which has governed Wales - either alone or in...
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