This Carers Week we take a pause to acknowledge the incredible efforts and personal sacrifices of unpaid carers around the world, particularly carers of people with brain injury.
The unveiling of the UK walk on the AI path: treading lines of governance and innovation without losing balance.
Dr Jaspal Kaur Sadhu-Singh discusses this week’s government announcement on the Prime Minister’s blueprint to turbocharge AI. On the backfoot of economic challenges facing this government, the 50-point AI Opportunities […]
A first step towards reality: reflections on the 2024 budget
Professor Richard McManus explains the pitfalls and potential broken promises that lie ahead of the autumn budget, arguing for a reformed, simpler, sustainable and fairer tax system. Much has […]
Labour’s victory: ruthless caution, strategic ambiguity, and the spectre of the far right
Following last night’s landslide victory for the Labour Party in the General Election, Dr Demetris Tillyris discusses the challenges ahead for Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
Who will vote against integrity and truth? Partygate becomes a popularity contest.
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses a cross-party report which will be discussed in parliament today, which found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson repeatedly lied and misled parliament, on holding gatherings at Number 10 during lockdown.
Doing God in Government
Dr Ralph Norman discusses The Bloom Review and how the British government engages with faith.
The importance of physical development in children
Dr Kristy Howells and Joe Pellett discuss the importance of the links between physical development and literacy skills in children, following a new campaign launched by the government.
Energy exclusion v. the environment – is policy conflict inevitable?
Dr Susan Kenyon considers whether Liz Truss’ strategy to increase energy security through oil and gas extraction is sustainable; and discusses whether concern for poverty and for the environment are mutually exclusive.
Climate emergency, coastal change and the need for a workable solution
Dr Chris Blunkell examines the government’s policy for supporting homeowners and communities at high risk of losing everything to the sea.