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Building Bridges: Enhancing the EU-UK Strategic Partnership
Amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, the inaugural EU-UK Summit on 19 May marks a turning point in the EU-UK relationship.
Unlocking growth through planning reform
How the Planning and Infrastructure Bill can support investment and delivery
CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update: May 2025
Wage growth plateaus but remains strong, while vacancy levels continue to dip.
UK-US economic deal: what has been announced?
Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump announced a new UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on Thursday 8 April
Unlocking the potential of university-business relationships
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