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The new Single Patient Record will be a game-changer for clinicians and patients
The new Single Patient Record will be a game-changer for clinicians and patients
Health
By James Murray MP
If we get these reforms right, the impact could be transformational.
'Capturing the essence of a deeply proud and dedicated industry': Terry Jermy reviews Minette Batters' 'Harvest'
Books & culture
By Terry Jermy MP
"Capturing the essence of a deeply proud and dedicated industry": Terry Jermy reviews Minette Batters' 'Harvest'
Newborn screening for SMA begins – but postcode lottery demands action from MPs Partner content
Health
By Novartis UK
Newborn screening for SMA begins – but postcode lottery demands action from MPs
The cost of getting it wrong: whoever leads Labour must get EU reset right Partner content
Environment
By CropLife UK
The cost of getting it wrong: whoever leads Labour must get EU reset right
Under 18s should be protected from online harm, not just under 16s
Technology
By Dame Rachel de Souza
Under 18s should be protected from online harm, not just under 16s
Starmer failed to choose between political, security and fiscal imperatives – the consequences will outlast him
Defence
By Jeegar Kakkad
Starmer failed to choose between political, security and fiscal imperatives – the consequences will outlast him
Britain doesn't need fewer graduates, it needs better ones
Education
By Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost | UCL
Britain doesn't need fewer graduates, it needs better ones
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Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Political parties
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Political parties
Red Wall Chair Joins Labour MPs Calling For Net Zero Rethink
Red Wall Chair Joins Labour MPs Calling For Net Zero Rethink
Energy
Miles Thorpe: From Former Stationery Entrepreneur To Zack Polanski's Morgan McSweeney
Miles Thorpe: From Former Stationery Entrepreneur To Zack Polanski's Morgan McSweeney
Political parties
Britain doesn't need fewer graduates, it needs better ones
Britain doesn't need fewer graduates, it needs better ones
By Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost | UCL
Education
Healey Resignation Is 'Colossal Failure Of Government', Says Former Labour Defence Secretary
Healey Resignation Is "Colossal Failure Of Government", Says Former Labour Defence Secretary
Defence
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The MP on the Vax front line
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst
The MP on the Vax front line
Fresh from his 10-week stint leading military vaccination teams, former defence minister and Royal Navy medic Andrew Murrison tells Alain Tolhurst he wants government to grasp the nettle of pandemic planning rather than continue to sacrifice liberty and livelihood with future lockdowns
We must unlock the potential of the timber industry with new APPG Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
We must unlock the potential of the timber industry with new APPG
The UK timber industry can help us reach net-zero and meet housing targets – which is why I’m relaunching the APPG for the Timber Industries.
As this generation of nuclear technology concludes, what’s next to replace this essential source of low carbon power? Partner content
Environment
By EDF
As this generation of nuclear technology concludes, what’s next to replace this essential source of low carbon power?
For decades, the UK’s nuclear fleet has been safely generating zero carbon electricity to power millions of homes across the country, serving not only as a reliable low carbon power supply but as a major employer too.
It’s time to end the scandalous low-pay, low-rights culture that grips the hospitality sector
Economy
By Frances O'Grady
It’s time to end the scandalous low-pay, low-rights culture that grips the hospitality sector
It would be no surprise if many of the EU workers leaving the UK are doing so because of a toxic combination of post-Brexit insecurity, a volatile labour market and poor working terms and conditions.
A sea change is needed for government to fulfil shipbuilding promises
Economy
By Lord Beamish
A sea change is needed for government to fulfil shipbuilding promises
British shipbuilding does not have to be a story of the past, it can be a story for tomorrow. And it can be one of an exciting, high tech and high skilled future for our coastal communities.
Whitehall is failing to learn Covid’s biggest lesson
Coronavirus
By Anna Randle
Whitehall is failing to learn Covid’s biggest lesson
Human Learning Systems is the type of bold and radical vision that “building back better” demands, and shows just how far the government’s own plans miss the mark.
Pastimes: Julian Knight
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Julian Knight
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Julian Knight shows Ros the joy of video gaming
One year after Hong Kong's National Security Law, the UK government needs to up its game
Foreign affairs
By Stephen Kinnock MP
One year after Hong Kong's National Security Law, the UK government needs to up its game
Consecutive Conservative governments have been naïve and complacent in their approach to relations with China. The UK must take a much firmer stand against China on the international stage.
Celebrating 20 years of levelling up in South Yorkshire Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Celebrating 20 years of levelling up in South Yorkshire
If the past 20 years are anything to go by, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has a vital role to play as the UK faces the challenges of today.
Government must seize the initiative on flexible working
Economy
By Olga Fitzroy
Government must seize the initiative on flexible working
The Flexible Working Bill would give workers a “day one right” to work flexibly, and compel employers to advertise how jobs could be done flexibly.
We must grab this opportunity to provide better futures now and for generations to come
Social affairs
By Lord Bird
We must grab this opportunity to provide better futures now and for generations to come
Embedding long-termism at the heart of UK politics is the right thing to do. I want to help the government Build Back Better through the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill.
Singing can heal our divided country
Culture
By Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Singing can heal our divided country
The political arguments of the past decade have torn families and communities apart. Now, as we look to move past this deadly pandemic, we must rediscover that sense of community.
From seabed to space
Defence
By Robert Hutton
From seabed to space
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has a remit stretching from the ocean floor to the outer hemisphere, along with responsibility for the welfare and wellbeing of more than 30,000 personnel and their families. He tells Robert Hutton he has reasons to be cheerful.
Northern Ireland: in the balance
Defence
By Adam Payne
Northern Ireland: in the balance
How to deal with Northern Ireland is one the biggest conundrums in the government’s in-tray. Plans to grant amnesty to British soldiers are mired in controversy, while the trade border is continuing to disrupt day-to-day life. Adam Payne reports
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
Culture
By Baroness Deech
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
A confession – I have enjoyed lockdown. I have enough space and a garden, and have become closer to our neighbours by all joining a WhatsApp for the road.
The anniversary of the Brexit referendum reminds us how much we have to look forward to
Brexit
By Andrea Leadsom MP
The anniversary of the Brexit referendum reminds us how much we have to look forward to
We must continue to build trading relationships with old friends and new, and to seize the fantastic opportunities that our new independent position in the world brings.
How the billion pound horticulture industry can become a post-Brexit success story Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
How the billion pound horticulture industry can become a post-Brexit success story
Britain’s gardening industry is on the verge of a renaissance. So why are the Government restricting the trade of plants so much? James Clark, Director of Policy and Communications of the Horticultural Trades Association, explains why the Government should back the British horticulture industry and negotiate a plant health agreement with the EU to ‘Let Britain Grow’
An autumn of hope Partner content
Environment
By WWF
Net Zero Week
An autumn of hope
The UK can lead the global ambition to put nature on the path to recovery by 2030, restore degraded ecosystems and allow nature and people to thrive
Northern Gas and Power takes the lead role in Net Zero Week 2021 Partner content
Environment
By Net Zero Week
Northern Gas and Power takes the lead role in Net Zero Week 2021
The Role of Advanced Fuels in The Road to Net Zero Partner content
Environment
By Net Zero Week
The Role of Advanced Fuels in The Road to Net Zero
Lifting Our Sights – the future of transition for the Armed Forces Community Partner content
Defence
By Forces in Mind Trust
Lifting Our Sights – the future of transition for the Armed Forces Community
A shift in perceptions provides the key for our Armed Forces Community to thrive as they transition to civilian life in an ever-changing world.
Regulation puts pressure on the SME backbone of the defence industry Partner content
Defence
By Cohort plc
Regulation puts pressure on the SME backbone of the defence industry
The contributions of UK defence SMEs are tremendous. Burdensome regulation puts this at risk.
Is it time to modernise the Armed Forces resettlement system? Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Is it time to modernise the Armed Forces resettlement system?
It’s a fact of life that when something works for the majority, the minority can get overlooked – and for most veterans, the transition system works. Overwhelmingly, individuals do well when they leave the Armed Forces. Indeed many go on to outperform their civilian counterparts. So why am I asking for the resettlement system to be modernised?
New Lords committee to take on growing housing demand
Communities
By Baroness Neville-Rolfe
New Lords committee to take on growing housing demand
New Built Environment Lords Committee will look at the government’s housing target, the impact of reforms to the planning system and how barriers to meeting housing demand can be overcome.
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
2026
Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
Net Zero Week 2026
2026
Online and In-Person
Net Zero Week 2026
Back Nuclear Energy 2026
2026
Online and In-Person
Back Nuclear Energy 2026
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