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In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
Culture
By Peter Prinsley
The President of the USA and the supreme leader of Iran would have you believe two different things that can’t both be true: Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon has either been set back by decades, or it has only been set back by a few months.
National security is a shared mission Partner content
Defence
By Lockheed Martin
National security is a shared mission
What voters want from housing Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
What voters want from housing
The government should be bolder on its election reforms
Parliament
By Phil Brickell MP
The government should be bolder on its election reforms
Genomics can transform the NHS – but not at the cost of our national security
Health
By Gregory Stafford MP
Genomics can transform the NHS – but not at the cost of our national security
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
Education
By Lord Blunkett and Sarah Smith MP
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
Sowing the seeds for growth Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Sowing the seeds for growth
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Political parties
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Political parties
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
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Where Are They Now? Sir Hugh Bayley
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Where Are They Now? Sir Hugh Bayley
Sir Hugh Bayley, Labour MP for York, 1992 – 1997, City of York 1997 – 2010 and York Central 2010 – 2015.
To cut funding from English National Opera heralds the death knell of this much-loved institution
Culture
By Sir Robert Neill MP
To cut funding from English National Opera heralds the death knell of this much-loved institution
Forget the barbs and worn-out gags of Prime Minister’s Questions. The real dramatics were taking place just down the corridor on Wednesday, where Lords adorned in ermine and a troupe of beguiling fairies occupied one of the committee rooms – part of English National Opera’s (ENO) chorus from Iolanthe.
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 2 December
Parliament
By Dods People
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 2 December
A round up of people moves and appointments in UK and devolved politics, the civil service and public affairs, from Dods People.
Barry is showing how the power of local community can drive regeneration
Communities
By Luke Stanley, Senior researcher at Onward
Barry is showing how the power of local community can drive regeneration
When you think of Barry, the first things that leap to mind are its gorgeous coastline, the renowned tourist attractions, and, of course, Gavin and Stacey. But Barry has something even more profound going for it: a strong community committed to improving its town.
Politicians need to take bold action to improve public health
Health
By Sally Warren
Politicians need to take bold action to improve public health
Earlier this month I interviewed Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, at The King’s Fund Annual Conference.
Ad Net Zero: International Impact for UK Advertising’s Climate Action Plan Partner content
Environment
By Advertising Association
Ad Net Zero: International Impact for UK Advertising’s Climate Action Plan
“Ad Net Zero plays beautifully into the story of the UK’s creativity, innovation and leadership. These characteristics manifest themselves in multiple ways, and often with global impact.” These were the words of Emma Wade Smith OBE (pictured above), His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America about the international expansion of Ad Net Zero at a special reception at the British Consulate during Advertising Week New York.
Decarbonisation: Right solution for the right home? Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Decarbonisation: Right solution for the right home?
Heat pumps are a vital part of the transition to net zero, but they are not the best option for every household.
Achieving net zero means delivering a successful shift to electric vehicles, but what power innovations are needed? Partner content
Environment
By Energy Networks Association
Achieving net zero means delivering a successful shift to electric vehicles, but what power innovations are needed?
Three things the Government needs to do to make the UK a global leader in electric vehicles.
Can Health Become the Fourth Pillar of ESG and Help Deliver Nationwide, High Impact Levelling Up? Partner content
Health
By Legal & General
Can Health Become the Fourth Pillar of ESG and Help Deliver Nationwide, High Impact Levelling Up?
Health inequality is not just a social issue. It is an economic one too. At a recent webinar, our expert panel debated how businesses, government and investors can partner to deliver the kind of high-impact and scaled-up health outcomes required to deliver the levelling up vision.
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
History
By Baroness Hayter and Elise Kitching
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
The United Kingdom has had a very busy political year, making future generations’ history and politics lessons highly complicated but instructive. Within two months, the country saw three prime ministers, two monarchs, three chancellors and several U-turns, all on top of an economic crisis. During all the political turmoil and uncertainty, the demand for a general election has become more vocal, even if undesirable to some.
We need more secure and accessible cycle parking on the parliamentary estate
Transport
By Flick Drummond MP and Fabian Hamilton MP
We need more secure and accessible cycle parking on the parliamentary estate
Commitment to increasing the number of people cycling and walking, is an ambition that is shared on a cross-party basis.
It’s time for the UK to lead again on climate action
Environment
By Tessa Khan
It’s time for the UK to lead again on climate action
As the recent climate talks in Egypt came to a close, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concluded that “keeping the 1.5 degrees commitment alive is vital to the future of our planet” and that there is “no time for complacency.”
We must do more to end sexual violence in conflict
Foreign affairs
By Alicia Kearns MP
We must do more to end sexual violence in conflict
Sexual violence is a weapon of control, humiliation, and genocide. Every day women, men and children are being brutalised in conflict zones, be it Ethiopia, Ukraine, Syria, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
'A first class read': Lord Howell reviews 'Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America'
Books & culture
By Lord Howell
'A first class read': Lord Howell reviews 'Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America'
Maggie Haberman has produced a well-informed examination of how a great democracy was pushed to the brink – yet fundamental questions as to what made Donald Trump’s rise to power possible are left unanswered
Historical precedent: How historians influence politics
History
By Andrew Southam
Historical precedent: How historians influence politics
If today’s politics is tomorrow’s history, then perhaps our ministers would be wise to pay more attention to those writing the books, as Andrew Southam reports.
'Fascinating': Flick Drummond reviews 'In the Shadows'
Books & culture
By Flick Drummond MP
'Fascinating': Flick Drummond reviews 'In the Shadows'
Lord Ashcroft's history of the Intelligence Corps is both insightful and enjoyable
How we can deliver a smart future for small businesses Partner content
Environment
By Smart Energy GB
How we can deliver a smart future for small businesses
Smart meters can give our small businesses the support they need on their decarbonisation journey.
Watt A Save: Maximising the energy efficiency of new homes Partner content
Environment
By Home Builders Federation (HBF)
Watt A Save: Maximising the energy efficiency of new homes
Maximising the energy efficiency of new build homes will have a vital role to play in delivering on the UK’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2050. This target, and the Government’s broader environmental goals, have the full support of the home building industry which has already made significant progress in placing energy efficiency at the forefront of new home design and construction.
Understanding the burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Understanding the burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
General Manager at Sanofi Vaccines UK and Ireland, Rebecca Catterick, and Baroness Margaret Ritchie discuss the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in our society, with ideas on how it can be mitigated through enhanced understanding and proactive approaches to treatment.
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has brought deeper understanding of our services across the House
Defence
By James Gray MP
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has brought deeper understanding of our services across the House
The large number of frontbench graduates of the scheme is a testament to its value
'We are the moles within Parliament': Exploring the enigmatic work of parliamentary agents
History
By Sophie Church
"We are the moles within Parliament": Exploring the enigmatic work of parliamentary agents
Parliamentary agents have been working in Parliament for nearly 200 years, but their role is shrouded in mystery. Sophie Church hears from one parliamentary agent, Richard Bull, about his profession
Boosting philanthropy will be vital during this economic crisis
Economy
By Danny Kruger MP and Rushanara Ali MP
Boosting philanthropy will be vital during this economic crisis
As Christmas approaches and the cost of living continues to drive up need for support, charities will be launching their winter giving campaigns.
It’s time to ditch biomass power in favour of cheaper renewables
Environment
By Selaine Saxby MP
It’s time to ditch biomass power in favour of cheaper renewables
If we are going to achieve our climate goals and lower energy bills, we need to rethink our use of biomass power.
Departmental budgets should align around core missions to set a purposeful direction of growth
Economy
By Mariana Mazzucato
Departmental budgets should align around core missions to set a purposeful direction of growth
The United Kingdom is in recession. The Autumn Budget reflected this sobering diagnosis of the country’s economic state and foreshadowed an Osbornesque turn to the austerity policies of the 2010s.
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