UK economy forecast to grow faster than major peers

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK economy is to expand faster than Japan, Italy and Germany this year. The global economy is “turning a corner”, according to the latest perspective from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as it

New border checks strain UK-EU plant trade relations

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new wave of Brexit border checks is putting some trading relationships at “breaking point” for European exporters of plants and flowers, according to garden centres and nurseries. The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which represents garden retailers

G15 group highlights challenges in London’s housing crisis

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour ministers encounter warnings that their housebuilding project for London risks costing an astronomical £54 billion just for affordable homes unless housing associations can attract more private investment. The G15 group, which represents major not-for-profit housing associations,

Andy Burnham commits to full term as mayor

Greater Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Andy Burnham committed to seeing out his third term which ends before the 2029 General Election. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has yet again declined to dismiss a run for Labour leader as Sir Keir