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07 Aug 2020 Transport

What does the Government’s active travel strategy mean for the future of local transport policy?

The Government hopes to make walking and cycling people's first choice for as many journeys as possible, aiming for half of all journeys in urban areas being cycled or walked by 2030.

30 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Could coronavirus trigger a corporate debt crisis?

It is hard to see if TheCityUK’s new corporate recapitalisation proposals would benefit the public purse. Ultimately, it comes back to the old debate on whether to save failing companies or instead let the natural restructuring happen.

24 Jul 2020 Environment

Government leadership is needed for the water sector to decarbonise while reducing costs

The water sector has long been overlooked by the Government, but drastic action is needed now to get water to net-zero

17 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not

Replacing the most powerful civil servant in the country during a global pandemic was always going to prove controversial. But with Dominic Cummings determined to shake up Whitehall, what world awaits the new cabinet secretary?

10 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Vaccine nationalism: Could a Covid-19 vaccine be withheld from the public?

The race to find a vaccine is on – but with China and the US refusing to participate in multilateral approaches, what is the role of Global Britain?

02 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Will lifting the lockdown now contribute to a second wave of coronavirus?

Dods Monitoring's Dean Sabri explores the Government's level of success in meeting the required five tests needed before it can be considered safe to relax lockdown rules.

26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Has immigration policy contributed to excess BAME deaths from coronavirus?

Windrush, the impact of Covid-19, and the Black Lives Matters movement all speak to a pervasive institutional racism that has had, and continues to have, far-reaching and fatal consequences in our society.

20 Jun 2020 Brexit

Without compromise on both sides there will be no breakthrough in Brexit talks, regardless of any transition extension

Despite Covid-19 causing delays, the UK is still looking to secure a Brexit deal by July – to achieve this, both the EU and the UK need to will need to let go of their wilful misunderstandings

12 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

What might a green recovery from Covid-19 look like?

The term ‘green recovery’ has gained increasing traction as the economic fallout from Covid-19 has become apparent. As the economy entered a slump, there were increasing pressures from campaigners, think tanks, Whitehall and now even royalty (Prince Charles) for the Government to prioritise low carbon solutions in the UK’s economic recovery.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus has demonstrated the importance of a ring-fenced overseas aid budget

Many hope that when the time comes, the lessons learnt from coronavirus will translate into a shift of priorities for the Government. This includes recognition of the importance of having a ring-fenced overseas aid budget and a single, separate, Department responsible for spending it.

29 May 2020 Coronavirus

Protecting public health and the environment: addressing the dual crisis of PPE

We have the opportunity to solve two problems together: reducing the environmental impact of PPE whilst ensuring that public health is not threatened by a continued “hand to mouth” dependence on single-use PPE.

07 May 2020 Coronavirus

Farmers cannot be the forgotten heroes of the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has amplified the uncertainty and fragility of the conditions within which farmers operate.

01 May 2020 Coronavirus

Unequal impact: the gendered implications of Covid-19

Dods Monitoring's Alexandra Ming explores how Covid-19 is effecting the ability for women and girls to access abortion and pregnancy services; and the somber consequences of domestic abuse.

17 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

It is critical to overcome the challenges of remote working to push a virtual Parliament over the line

What are the challenges facing House authorities in getting Parliament up and running during this time of national crisis?

09 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Could the delay of COP26 impact climate ambitions?

Dods Monitoring's Alex Goodwin explores the potential implication for domestic and international climate policy and how the Government can still lead on green measures worldwide, despite the delay to COP26.

03 Apr 2020 Communities

After coronavirus, long term solutions are required to tackle the private rented sector

Future legislation on rental reform could cover a lot of ground including property safety, short-term lets, Airbnb and rogue landlords.

20 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

The first 100 days: Boris Johnson’s pledge to ‘Get Brexit Done’ is now unsustainable

Sunday marks the first 100 days since the General Election. No significant progress has been made thus far in Brexit trade talks, and future talks are in limbo as we try to overcome this global health crisis.

13 Mar 2020 Foreign affairs

French local elections: Macron hopes to secure party’s future, but faces serious contenders

Ahead of French local elections this month, Jessica Willes explores how the outcome will change the political landscape in France given internal party struggles, political alliances and the emergence of new parties.

09 Mar 2020 Economy

The Budget is coming up: will we see a UK sovereign green bond?

With more governments around the world issuing green bonds, Maria Busca looks at whether HM Treasury will follow suit.

06 Mar 2020 Political parties

The civil service complaints process is at best flimsy and at worst negligent

Responsibilities and obligations between the civil service and Government need to be made far clearer and be fully formalised, writes Dods Monitoring's Andy Frain.

28 Feb 2020 Health

National fears and global cooperation: The political implications of Coronavirus

In light of fears regarding the coronavirus, Dods Monitoring's Alexandra Ming considers how the United Kingdom’s response fits within that of the wider international community.

21 Feb 2020 Foreign affairs

Global Britain: What are the UK’s trading opportunities outside the EU?

For the first time in 40 years, the UK will forge its own path as an independent trading nation. This will bring with it a plethora of new opportunities and challenges, writes Dods Monitoring's Nabil Rastani.

14 Feb 2020 Environment

Are there plenty more fish in the sea for the EU?

As the Government's landmark Fisheries Bill passed through the House of Commons this week, Dods Monitoring's Tessa Corina considers the future for the Common Fisheries Policy.

05 Feb 2020 Economy

The Bank of England has a new Governor: So who is Andrew Bailey?

Despite a rich career in resolution and prudential regulation, Andrew Bailey's latest role at the Financial Conduct Authority could pose an issue of trust for the Bank of England, writes Dods Monitoring's Maria Busca.

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