Northern Ireland/Business & Economy

Walz represents a safe choice for the Harris ticket

Tim Walz has been embraced by both moderates and progressives in the Democratic party, but what impact will Kamala Harris's VP pick have on the outcome of the race?

Updated: Mon Aug 12 2024

Finalists react to APM Project Management Awards nominations

The finalists of the APM Project Management Awards have been celebrating their nominations, with the winners set to be announced on 18 November 2024 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

The Houthis have cracked down brutally on Yemeni civil society. A strategic response is required

The clampdown represents a new phase of authoritarian rule that will hinder the peace process and inhibit aid to ordinary Yemenis.

Updated: Fri Aug 09 2024

Our immediate action after Southport attacks

Government action taken following the attacks in Southport on 29 July 2024.

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Sheikh Hasinas departure exposes the fractures in Bangladeshs politics

The interim government must build political consensus to stabilise the economy and improve security. Other countries in the region should take note.

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

Surpassing 4 million interactions: how we made collecting data a doddle

How we followed the GDS Service Standard to enable 4 million interactions with businesses.

Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024

An illusion of mercy: Decoding Russias prisoner swap strategy

The prisoner exchange is a victory for diplomacy, but we should not assume that justice has prevailed.

Updated: Tue Aug 06 2024

PM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 6 August 2024

The Prime Minister welcomed the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al Said, to Downing Street this morning.

Updated: Tue Aug 06 2024

PM sets out support package for Southport

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with local leaders in Southport last week to confirm a package of support for the local community, following the appalling killings and violent disorder that rocked the area earlier this week.

Updated: Mon Aug 05 2024

Does President Ruto have the means to appease Kenyas protestors?

Efforts to co-opt opposition and externalize blame are familiar tools in Kenyan politics, but may be ill-equipped to address the demands of a new youth protest phenomenon and the realities of Kenya's fiscal struggles.

Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024

Prime Minister launches new clamp down on criminal and violent disorder

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a new clamp down on criminal and violent disorder.

Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024

Israels strikes in Iran and Lebanon dont hurt Hamas and Hezbollah much

But they move Israel and the ‘axis of resistance' closer to a wider war - a conflict that each side knows it cannot win.

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

New APM Project Management Qualification Learner Study Pack

Association for Project Management has launched its new APM Project Management Qualification Learner Study Pack to support candidates seeking to take the new qualification when it launches in September 2024.

Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024

Getting ready for the consumer protection changes in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

New powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Today we are publishing our draft rules and procedural guidance covering an important aspect of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) - the new direct consumer enforcement ...

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

Our plan to build more homes

New targets will boost housebuilding in areas most in need.

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

UK Export Finance helps 650 UK businesses to sell overseas

UK economy and workers have benefited from the government export credit agency's highest level of business since 2020.

Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024

A new SDR should make increased UK defence spending count

While problems with procurement and recruitment may be being addressed, appointing external reviewers to the Strategic Defence Review is a creative way to overcome inter-service rivalry and build on deep experience.

Updated: Tue Jul 30 2024

APM responds to Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement addressing shortfall in public finances.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced the cancellation of several infrastructure and transport projects in the UK as part of a statement addressing the shortfall in public finances.

Updated: Tue Jul 30 2024

What changes are we making to the Minimum Wage?

We're changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living.

Updated: Tue Jul 30 2024

Kamala Harris would bring greater foreign policy experience than most new US presidents

Were she elected president in November, the vice president would likely oversee significant continuity with Biden's foreign policy - except, perhaps, on Gaza.

Updated: Mon Jul 29 2024