Nikki da Costa set up the Legislative Affairs Unit in No 10 during Theresa May’s leadership. She explains the purpose it served; and why Keir Starmer might find one of his own invaluable

In our rush to turn the page on the Covid pandemic, Zoe Crowther explores whether we are at risk of failing to prevent the next world-stopping pathogen. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

Public trust in emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing lags behind their potential. Building this trust requires international quality infrastructure and standards, addressing public concerns around issues like AI inaccuracies and data privacy, and greater public engagement.

Betting and gaming is enjoyed by around 22.5 million people in the UK each month and with the launch of this year’s Safer Gambling Week we are on a mission to further strengthen awareness about safer gambling.

In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: politicians' visits

As the US enters uncharted territory following a tense presidential election, historians will gather next week in Westminster to mark 40 years since Ronald Reagan was re-elected to the White House. Mark White, HW Brands, Iwan Morgan and Anthony Eames preview the event below

For 14 years, rural communities were failed by the Conservatives. As the MP for England’s largest rural constituency of Hexham, I have spoken to countless constituents about their frustrations about business, farming, the economy, jobs, housing and, particularly, on health.

On Wednesday 30th October, the Chancellor's first Autumn Budget outlined a strategy to 'fix the foundations of the economy,' emphasising a commitment to regional prosperity.

The government must discuss the specifics of the handover with the wider industry to ensure success and safety for passengers and workers.

The government risks overseeing a further damaging decline in the nation’s mental health and leaving behind a generation if it does not fully grasp and act immediately on the enormity of our mental health crisis.

With new weight-loss drugs hailed as ‘miracle’ medicines, Harriet Symonds explores whether their increasing popularity should be treated with more caution

As you’d expect, new MPs like me have been bombarded with information since the July election.

Lucy Hughes-Hallett’s learned study of the 1st Duke of Buckingham is written with a novelist’s verve and skill

Too often the brain tumour community has been left behind by healthcare policy. With the government’s consultation on the 10 Year Health Plan underway, it’s time to do better for people diagnosed with brain tumours

As Chair of the UK Advertising Exports Group (UKAEG) and Group CEO of VCCP, I’m fortunate to be in the engine room of the UK advertising industry – where creativity, innovation, and global ambition drive us forward. UKAEG isn’t just a collection of companies; it’s a dynamic network of over 70 leading UK advertising and marketing services firms, excelling in creative, production, AdTech, digital, AI, and more. Together, we’re making waves globally, proving why the UK is a go-to destination for world-class advertising.

The Tory performance with British Hindu and British Chinese voters on 4 July was one of the very few bright spots for the party. But our analysis suggests that a strategy of going after Reform voters could cost the Conservatives support with these groups.

Chloe Dalton’s story of her extraordinary relationship with a rescued hare is a compelling reflection on the transformative power of the natural world

New Labour MP Peter Lamb talks to Sienna Rodgers about his fears over the Chagos deal, siding with the left on Gaza, and why all housing association properties should be nationalised

Black men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer compared to other ethnicities

Access to innovation is proving increasingly difficult for UK cancer patients. Unpicking the policy barriers is important for achieving the government’s ambitions of improving outcomes. Now is the time for a resolution

Britain’s trust ports are crucial drivers of investment and the energy transition

A visceral portrayal of people enduring the horrors of nightly bombing, Steve McQueen’s superb film calls out to be seen on a big screen

As the government considers whether to overhaul UK surrogacy law, Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church explore the ethical and practical questions around reform – and the political backlash that could follow

In her first interview since becoming Health and Social Care Committee chair, Layla Moran tells Sophie Church why Labour’s ‘glaring omission’ in its budget on social care will sink the NHS further. Photography by Tom Pilston