https://commentcentral.co.uken-ukCopyright 2023https://commentcentral.co.uk2026-11-07T18:35:57+00:00https://commentcentral.co.uk/how-the-budget-tackles-rising-energy-bills-and-why-there-is-still-more-to-be-donehttps://commentcentral.co.uk/how-the-budget-tackles-rising-energy-bills-and-why-there-is-still-more-to-be-donePoliticsMike Reader]]> Energy bills are one of the first things people raise with me on the doorstep in Northampton, so I was pleased the Chancellor put them at the centre of last week's Budget. Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/the-budget-is-that-ithttps://commentcentral.co.uk/the-budget-is-that-itPoliticsBob Blackman MP]]> Budgets are supposed to set a clear direction for the country. They should confront major challenges, seize opportunities, and provide confidence for households and businesses alike. Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/britain-must-help-bangladesh-break-the-cycle-of-political-revengehttps://commentcentral.co.uk/britain-must-help-bangladesh-break-the-cycle-of-political-revengeForeign AffairsBob Blackman MP]]> As Sheikh Hasina prepares to return, Britain must champion fair trials, reconciliation and an end to political retribution in Bangladesh. Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/flexible-working-legislation-should-have-learnt-from-the-implementation-of-reasonable-adjustments-lawhttps://commentcentral.co.uk/flexible-working-legislation-should-have-learnt-from-the-implementation-of-reasonable-adjustments-lawPoliticsAngela Matthews]]> The 1995 Disability Discrimination Act introduced an economically transformative right for disabled people: the right to reasonable adjustments, which their employer must provide on knowing (or being reasonably expected to know) that an employee has or may have a disability Tue, 3 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/indias-bid-for-a-permanent-security-council-seathttps://commentcentral.co.uk/indias-bid-for-a-permanent-security-council-seatSachin Yadav]]>Mon, 2 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/what-frances-unrest-tells-us-about-listening-in-educationhttps://commentcentral.co.uk/what-frances-unrest-tells-us-about-listening-in-educationEducationMatt Bishop MP]]> The recent riots in France are very concerning. Behind the unrest lies a broader question about the relationship between decision-makers and the people expected to live with their decisions. In education, when students feel unheard and decisions are made without fully understanding their experiences, trust can break down. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/support-young-people-by-backing-the-businesses-that-hire-themhttps://commentcentral.co.uk/support-young-people-by-backing-the-businesses-that-hire-themEducationAlex Fenton]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/a-budget-of-small-thingshttps://commentcentral.co.uk/a-budget-of-small-thingsPoliticsSir Vince Cable]]> The country faces big economic challenges; the budget postpones the tough choices Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/bangkok-showed-the-money-is-there-the-projects-are-nothttps://commentcentral.co.uk/bangkok-showed-the-money-is-there-the-projects-are-notEconomyRupin Banker]]> The World Bank mobilised a record $112 billion of private capital in the year to June. The real test, argues Rupin Banker, is how many projects reach financial close. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://commentcentral.co.uk/john-healeys-first-budget-a-missed-opportunity-for-radical-changehttps://commentcentral.co.uk/john-healeys-first-budget-a-missed-opportunity-for-radical-changePoliticsKim Johnson MP]]> Britain is not a poor country. It is an unequal one. That is why this Budget represents a missed opportunity. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000