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We need family hubs in every community to lift parents and children out of poverty

We need family hubs in every community to lift parents and children out of poverty

24 Jun Education

The government must support families and help lift them out of poverty by investing in a family hub in every community.

London's Digital Future: A Critical Juncture for Mobile Infrastructure in the New London Plan

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24 Jun Technology

London's Digital Future: A Critical Juncture for Mobile Infrastructure in the New London Plan

Lord Waldegrave reviews Lord Heseltine's 'From Acorns to Oaks'

23 Jun Books & culture

Lord Waldegrave reviews Lord Heseltine's 'From Acorns to Oaks'

For a huge innovation in education, look to the simple concept of play

23 Jun Education

For a huge innovation in education, look to the simple concept of play

Israel is doing the world's dirty work in stopping Iran

22 Jun Defence

Israel is doing the world's dirty work in stopping Iran

The government must take action to tackle the crisis in temporary accommodation

20 Jun Communities

The government must take action to tackle the crisis in temporary accommodation

The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well

20 Jun Transport

The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well

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Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party

Keir Starmer Faces An Increasingly Fractious Labour Party

21 Jun Economy

Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms

Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms

19 Jun Health

Whips Urge Labour Rebels To Abstain On Welfare Bill

Whips Urge Labour Rebels To Abstain On Welfare Bill

18 Jun Economy

Everything You Need To Know About The Second MPs' Vote On Assisted Dying

Everything You Need To Know About The Second MPs' Vote On Assisted Dying

19 Jun Health

Nigel Farage Hopes The Iranian Regime Is “Wiped Out'

Nigel Farage Hopes The Iranian Regime Is “Wiped Out"

18 Jun Foreign affairs

Labour MPs Accuse Government Of Failing To Protect LGBT+ Citizens In Overseas Territories

Labour MPs Accuse Government Of Failing To Protect LGBT+ Citizens In Overseas Territories

18 Jun Foreign affairs

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We need family hubs in every community to lift parents and children out of poverty

24 Jun Education

We need family hubs in every community to lift parents and children out of poverty

The government must support families and help lift them out of poverty by investing in a family hub in every community.

London's Digital Future: A Critical Juncture for Mobile Infrastructure in the New London Plan

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24 Jun Technology

London's Digital Future: A Critical Juncture for Mobile Infrastructure in the New London Plan

London stands at a critical juncture, and digital connectivity is central to its ambitions going forward, argues Mobile UK.

Lord Waldegrave reviews Lord Heseltine's 'From Acorns to Oaks'

23 Jun Books & culture

Lord Waldegrave reviews Lord Heseltine's 'From Acorns to Oaks'

Although a generous memoir full of praise for those with whom he has worked, at the heart of this book lies a powerful and explosive settling of accounts

For a huge innovation in education, look to the simple concept of play

23 Jun Education

For a huge innovation in education, look to the simple concept of play

I am an educational psychologist – I work with schools to apply expert knowledge of child development to enhance learning and improve mental health.

Israel is doing the world's dirty work in stopping Iran

22 Jun Defence

Israel is doing the world's dirty work in stopping Iran

Israeli action to prevent the Iranian regime from developing nuclear weapons is justified, Europeans have made an incorrect assumption that diplomacy could prevail

The government must take action to tackle the crisis in temporary accommodation

20 Jun Communities

The government must take action to tackle the crisis in temporary accommodation

There is a worrying lack of urgency and detail in the government's plan for tackling the crisis in temporary accommodation.

The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well

20 Jun Transport

The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well

Botched infrastructure projects have eroded public confidence in the country's ability to build. The Liverpool-Manchester Railway is the blueprint for getting it right.

‘A new handbook for the Scottish labour movement’: Brian Leishman reviews 'Keep Left'

19 Jun Books & culture

‘A new handbook for the Scottish labour movement’: Brian Leishman reviews 'Keep Left'

As we seek to regain the trust of disillusioned Scottish voters and stem the lure of the far right, Baroness Bryan succeeds in presenting a compelling case for realistic, socialist solutions

AI can lie, cheat and fail – so why are we still measuring it with vibes?

19 Jun Technology

AI can lie, cheat and fail – so why are we still measuring it with vibes?

Generative AI is moving so fast we’ve skipped the part where we check whether it is doing what it’s supposed to. We’re in a strange limbo where chatbots can write essays, fake court transcripts, even emotionally manipulate users – and developers claim they’re “correctly aligned” because someone ticked a checklist.

Unlocking the UK’s role in the global clean energy revolution

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19 Jun Energy

Unlocking the UK’s role in the global clean energy revolution

A new report from the Net Zero Technology Centre outlines how the UK can win a share of the £10tn global clean energy market by scaling innovation, investment and infrastructure.

The world won’t wait: we need a new approach to defence procurement

18 Jun Defence

The world won’t wait: we need a new approach to defence procurement

British firms risk being undercut by international rivals, unless we can reshape our procurement system around three key principles

Offshore wind needs more innovation funding to match ambition

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18 Jun Energy

Offshore wind needs more innovation funding to match ambition

To harvest the full economic benefit of the UK’s offshore wind industry, we need to create an ecosystem of innovators here

How artificial intelligence can transform the UK’s leadership of scientific discovery

18 Jun Technology

How artificial intelligence can transform the UK’s leadership of scientific discovery

The UK has long been a pioneer in driving scientific progress – the country that gave the world Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Alan Turing. Today, it stands at the precipice of a new era of technological innovation, the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI).

Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead

17 Jun Health

Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead

The UK has witnessed a sharp and troubling rise in the number of children and adolescents presenting with gender-related distress in recent years.

Beyond Face Value: unmasking the impact of migraine

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17 Jun Health

Beyond Face Value: unmasking the impact of migraine

Migraine is often dismissed as “just a bad headache.”¹ Yet a report, developed and funded by biopharmaceutical company AbbVie, suggests it is also a driver of economic inactivity and healthcare demand in the UK. Ahead of the Westminster launch of the Beyond Face Value report, developed and funded by AbbVie UK, on 23rd June, we explore whether policymakers can afford to keep overlooking a condition that, according to the National Migraine Centre, is more prevalent than diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy combined in the UK.²

To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now

16 Jun Communities

To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now

The appetite is proven - but we need government backing to bring the World Athletics Championship to London in 2029

A new tax on horse racing would be a short-sighted mistake

16 Jun Communities

A new tax on horse racing would be a short-sighted mistake

Plans to impose a flat tax on all online gambling come from a noble impulse. But betting on horse racing is very different from other forms of gambling, and must be protected.

There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax

16 Jun Economy

There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax

Rachel Reeves has pledged not to raise the main rates of tax – but Dan Neidle argues that does not mean she cannot reform the system to remove multiple disincentives and make it a driver for growth

Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding

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16 Jun Education

Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding

Every child should have access to the same resources and opportunities. We need a fairer funding formula that responds to changing needs and an inclusive, supported education system for all

Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices

16 Jun Economy

Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices

The spending review was a defining moment for this government, setting out how it would allocate around £600bn a year for the rest of this Parliament.

Making sense of education in your constituency

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16 Jun Education

Making sense of education in your constituency

The lives of children and young people worldwide are inextricably linked to the amount and quality of education they receive

The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK

15 Jun Culture

The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK

The beauty of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building is recognised all over the world. Its restoration is vital

London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset

14 Jun Culture

London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset

London is a city built on culture and culture is built on connection

We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy

14 Jun Economy

We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy

Last year I was elected Chair of the Freight and Logistics APPG, where I’ve been working closely with the industry to tackle key issues like freight crime, driver welfare, and promoting greater diversity in the workforce.

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