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Chapter one of the Netherlands’ experience with a populist party in government has drawn to a close.

During last month’s Western Balkans Leaders’ Summit in London, the Prime Minister referred to the region as “Europe’s crucible – the place where the security of our continent is put to the test”.

It wasn't meant to be this way. Sixteen months on from winning a massive majority, off the back of a manifesto that promised "to restore and protect our natural world", a government beset on all sides is using up some of its remaining political capital to pick a fight with millions of nature lovers in Britain.

The Government must plan to support the increased production and consumption of plant-based foods in its food strategy next year, like Denmark has done. But is the political will there?

Britain’s economy runs on digital connectivity. To sustain growth and innovation, policymakers must support sustainable competition, continue to promote investment by operators, and steer the fibre transition to avoid a return to incumbent dominance.

Space is transforming the world as we know it.

When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, the only debate was how we were going to spend the ‘peace dividend’. It was assumed around Whitehall that the era of a serious military threat to Britain was at an end. Which just goes to show how wrong you can be

At the end of his report on the Challenger shuttle disaster, Richard Feynman wrote that NASA owed it to the citizens that funded it to be “frank, honest, and informative, so that these citizens can make the wisest decisions for the use of their limited resources”.

To those outside the soft drinks industry, reformulation might sound simple, but those within it know it requires an intricate blend of science, patience, and consumer acceptance.

As Remembrance Day approaches, the UK's 1.85m veterans have been promised "easier access to essential care and support" under a new system called VALOUR. £50m has been set aside to fund the project which is described as being part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract¹ with the military. CEO of Veterans Aid, Professor Hugh Milroy, looks at how much has been spent in recent years, and to what effect - and questions how much benefit (if any) this latest initiative will bring.

How serious is the military threat to the United Kingdom?

Across the UK, 166,000 people are living with Parkinson’s, with this figure projected to double by 2050.^1,2 Ahead of the launch of the Parkinson’s Untangled report in Parliament which has been developed and funded by AbbVie to unravel the challenges in the care pathway and look at how national policy can help to support the delivery of care for those with advanced disease, Jas Athwal MP reflects on why now is the time to push for a clearer and fairer care pathway.

The Renters’ Rights Act means that more people can open their homes to a pet – a huge step forward in making more properties pet friendly.

The UK is moving in the wrong direction. Now, more than ever, we must defend international cooperation and multilateralism.

Insurance brokers are key to building business resilience, yet underinsurance threatens recovery. Urgent action is needed to close protection gaps and safeguard long-term economic growth.

Amy Gray tells a compelling story in this inspirational new biography of Scotland's first female MP

When Mr Justice Lynch found Soldier F not guilty of murder and attempted murder last month, he effectively drew a double line under any further trials of British military veterans relating to the Troubles.

Britain faces a new reality: neither at war nor at peace, the country must adapt its strategy, procurement, and investment in personnel to meet evolving threats

The need for defence investment and space growth are inextricably linked – and recognised as an engine for growth

Lord Dubs' amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill would address the heartbreaking choices faced by parents separated from their children

The military has a duty of care to the hundreds of women who have reported that they were subject to unnecessary intimate medical examinations

The University of East London’s new Neighbourhood Health Hub – the UK’s first prototype to create a primary care equivalent of a university hospital in the community – is transforming how education, research, and healthcare come together to tackle inequalities and build a healthier future for all.

Why disproportionate gambling tax hikes would cost the UK jobs, revenue to the Treasury and consumer protection