- Oct
- 3
Labour Market
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03/10/2017
14:30 - 15:45
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “Gig Economy – Seeing the wood for the trees” The continuously expanding gig economy has caused great controversy, with several firms making headlines almost daily. Critics argue that worker’s rights are being undermined and the recently published Taylor Review puts forward recommendations to rebalance the relationship between workers and employers. The (more…)
Venue: ThinkTent
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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX
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- Oct
- 3
Lifestyle Economics
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03/10/2017
12:45 - 14:00
Alcohol Policies – How much is too much? The UK’s current system of alcohol duty is excessive and illogical. Some of the highest tax rates – applied to spirits like whiskey – are more than four times higher than the lowest. Such punitive rates can encourage the growth of the illegal alcohol industry, posing a (more…)
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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX
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- Oct
- 3
Healthcare
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03/10/2017
11:00 - 12:15
How do we future-proof the NHS? Despite sometimes being hailed the ‘envy of the world’, the NHS is being outperformed by its European counterparts on most measures of care quality. The debate over the NHS has become insular, with many politicians ignoring the success of alternative models of healthcare provision. Does the UK has much (more…)
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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX
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- Oct
- 3
Brexit
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03/10/2017
09:15 - 10:30
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “A Brexit that works for consumers” Consumer welfare is central debate surrounding the UK’s exit from the European Union. Whether or not the Government is able to secure a deal, and the nature of such a deal, will have a direct impact on the price of goods and services available to (more…)
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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX
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- Oct
- 2
Government and Institutions
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02/10/2017
18:00 - 21:15
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “A manifesto for change – free market ideas for Conservative renewal” Speakers: Mark Littlewood, Director General, Institute of Economic Affairs (Chair) Dr Philip Lee MP Kevin Hollinrake MP The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, Secretary of State for International Development This event will be followed by a drinks reception. Please note (more…)
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- Oct
- 2
Housing and Planning
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02/10/2017
16:15 - 17:30
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “Solving the housing crisis – how can we ensure housing stock keeps pace with demand?” In February, the Government published a Housing White Paper that laid out plans to help tackle the housing crisis. Whilst it did include some welcome measures, such as requiring councils to set aside land for new (more…)
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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX
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- Oct
- 2
Healthcare
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02/10/2017
11:00 - 12:15
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “Vaping: Could Brexit be good for our health?” For most smokers looking to quit the habit, a low-risk alternative to tobacco is a realistic alternative and greatly increases their chances of successfully quitting for good. However, current public health policies encourage abstinence above all, with switching offered only as a second-best (more…)
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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX
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- Oct
- 2
Government and Institutions
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02/10/2017
07:30 - 08:45
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “The City: Post-Brexit” (Invite only) The event will be a high-level discussion of what the final Brexit picture might look like for the financial services sector, what the options are for transitional arrangements and the timescales for the process. Speakers: Julian Jessop, Chief Economist, Institute of Economic Affairs (Chair) The Rt (more…)
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- Oct
- 1
Government and Institutions
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01/10/2017
16:15 - 17:30
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “How should the Conservative Party Tackle Intergenerational Unfairness?” The UK’s “pay as you go” welfare system means that today’s taxpayers are not only footing the bill for pensioner benefits but a plethora of public services that disproportionately benefit older generations. Demands on taxpayers are set to become more onerous, as the (more…)
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- Sep
- 27
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27/09/2017
10:00 - 15:35
If you’re interested in attending Oxford or Cambridge, then you could benefit from our day of insight and information about Oxbridge life as we provide valuable advice on personal statements, interview dos and don’ts and topics worth investigating before your interview. This year’s Oxbridge Training Day will take place on Wednesday 27th September 2017. To find out about travel grants (more…)
Venue: 2 Lord North Street, Westminster SW1 (door on Great Peter Street)
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2 Lord North Street, Westminster SW1, United Kingdom
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