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Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
Health
By Maria Caulfield MP
It is now a year since the Labour Party came into government. One of its key pledges at the general election was to improve mental health services. So, how has it done?
More than half of maternity units are failing – why are we not treating this as the national emergency it is?
Health
By Adam Dance
More than half of maternity units are failing – why are we not treating this as the national emergency it is?
The power in partnerships Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
The power in partnerships
DNA testing allows for much more targeted screening programmes – let’s use it to end the Viking’s curse
Social affairs
By Torcuil Crichton MP
DNA testing allows for much more targeted screening programmes – let’s use it to end the Viking’s curse
Nothing less than a radical redesign of social care will bring the changes we need
Health
By Anna Dixon MP
Nothing less than a radical redesign of social care will bring the changes we need
Britain can show the world how to clean up shipping – it starts at Dover Partner content
Environment
By Port of Dover
Britain can show the world how to clean up shipping – it starts at Dover
Streeting's plan might get the NHS off its knees, but it needs more to get fully back on its feet
Health
By Andrew George MP
Streeting's plan might get the NHS off its knees, but it needs more to get fully back on its feet
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Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Political parties
Could Labour Lose Its Grip On London?
Could Labour Lose Its Grip On London?
Political parties
Susan Hall To Face No Action After Sharing AI Image Of Sadiq Khan Drowning
Susan Hall To Face No Action After Sharing AI Image Of Sadiq Khan Drowning
Political parties
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Political parties
Calvin Bailey: 'Stephen’s Murder Was Hatred – Now Knife Crime Is Almost Senseless'
Calvin Bailey: 'Stephen’s Murder Was Hatred – Now Knife Crime Is Almost Senseless'
Political parties
Diane Abbott Suspended From Labour
Diane Abbott Suspended From Labour
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Crisis in child mental health care combined with rising poverty is devastating for vulnerable children
Education
By Sam Freedman
Crisis in child mental health care combined with rising poverty is devastating for vulnerable children
There aren’t many good news stories around at the moment, but England’s academic performance is a rare shaft of light in the gloom.
Part memoir, part call to arms: Rupa Huq reviews 'Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency'
Books & culture
By Rupa Huq MP
Part memoir, part call to arms: Rupa Huq reviews 'Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency'
This well-written account of Sadiq Khan’s personal transformation into a leading climate campaigner is worthy of investigation
The Parent Trap: Cost of childcare
Education
By Tom Sasse
The Parent Trap: Cost of childcare
The government and the opposition have both promised to address chronically expensive childcare. Do their plans add up? Tom Sasse reports
How we can seize the opportunities from the UK’s transition to net-zero
Environment
By Chris Skidmore MP
How we can seize the opportunities from the UK’s transition to net-zero
Having signed net-zero into law in 2019, Chair of the UK government’s Net Zero Review and former UK energy minister, Chris Skidmore MP, sets out how we can build on the positive momentum from Mission Zero.
Cross-industry collaboration is key to greener social housing Partner content
Environment
By Home Group
Greener Futures Partnership
Cross-industry collaboration is key to greener social housing
Greener Futures Partnership is making inroads into net-zero in social housing but needs outside support if it is to help the UK meet its goals.
Tribute to Baroness McDonagh
Obituaries
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
Tribute to Baroness McDonagh
A talented and inspirational political organiser, Margaret McDonagh became the first female general secretary of the Labour Party. Although she could be tough and demanding, my sister's acts of kindness meant so much to many
Despite adversity, Scotland remains the lead in net-zero, and continues to pave the way for the UK
Environment
By Alan Brown MP
Despite adversity, Scotland remains the lead in net-zero, and continues to pave the way for the UK
Scotland has an ambitious target to reach net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. Alan Brown MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, sets out what Scotland needs to fulfil its potential.
A brighter, better future: the promise of nuclear energy
Environment
By Virginia Crosbie MP
A brighter, better future: the promise of nuclear energy
Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis and the increasingly urgent need to address climate change, Virginia Crosbie MP, Vice-Chair and Secretary of the Nuclear Energy APPG, explores the benefits of nuclear.
Turning around teaching: how to boost recruitment and retention Partner content
Education
By University of Sussex
Turning around teaching: how to boost recruitment and retention
University of Sussex research reveals how low-cost interventions can make the teaching profession more appealing – with huge implications for children’s life chances.
Future-proofing tomorrow’s housing from future shock Partner content
Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Future-proofing tomorrow’s housing from future shock
With the government setting a target of achieving net-zero by 2050, Wayne Mackay, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Electrical Safety First believes that electrical safety is not being given the attention it needs.
Education Revolution - why aren't we teaching AI in schools?
Education
By Justine Smith
Education Revolution - why aren't we teaching AI in schools?
It’s becoming ever clearer that AI will shape every part of our future much sooner than we could have predicted, from how we work and live to how we fight disease and wage war. So why aren’t we teaching it in schools? Justine Smith reports. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
System Change, Not Climate Change: Why Business as Usual Won't Suffice
Environment
By Baroness Bennett
System Change, Not Climate Change: Why Business as Usual Won't Suffice
As the UK pledges to reach net-zero by 2050, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, Green Party member of the House of Lords, calls for the government to do more now in order to reach that target.
The Role of the Climate and Ecology Bill in Getting Us to Net-Zero
Environment
By Wera Hobhouse MP
The Role of the Climate and Ecology Bill in Getting Us to Net-Zero
With the Climate and Ecology Bill making its way through the Commons, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, Wera Hobhouse MP, discusses how the bill can help the UK achieve its net-zero goals.
Lords Diary – Lord Etherton
Defence
By Lord Etherton
Lords Diary – Lord Etherton
From LGBT veterans to the Illegal Migration Bill, the work of the House of Lords has not abated in its intensity at all during the relatively short period that I have been a member
Disposable vapes that do not meet UK standards should be banned
Health
By John Stevenson MP
Disposable vapes that do not meet UK standards should be banned
We are caught in a paradox.
It’s time to stop jailing women for abortions
Health
By Diana Johnson MP
It’s time to stop jailing women for abortions
Last month, a mother of three children was sentenced to 28 months’ imprisonment for ending her pregnancy. She was prosecuted under Section 58 of the Offences against the Person Act, a piece of legislation dating from 1861 that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Striking a Balance: Achieving Net-Zero While Ensuring Affordable Energy Supply
Environment
By Angus MacNeil MP
Striking a Balance: Achieving Net-Zero While Ensuring Affordable Energy Supply
The Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee aims to scrutinise the government’s approach to securing the UK’s energy supply and cutting emissions. Recently elected Chair, Angus MacNeil MP, outlines the priorities of the newly formed Committee.
Heat pumps are key to securing the UK’s energy independence
Energy
By Cherilyn Mackrory MP
Heat pumps are key to securing the UK’s energy independence
In the United States, where President Joe Biden is reindustrialising and creating jobs in clean technology, heat pumps have been dubbed freedom pumps in a nod to the energy independence they bring.
Local government can solve the challenges we face as a nation
Communities
By Cllr Shaun Davies
Local government can solve the challenges we face as a nation
I am truly honoured and excited to be taking up my role as Chair of the Local Government Association at our Annual Conference today.
The government must act to address the dangers posed by lithium ion batteries
Health
By Lord Foster
The government must act to address the dangers posed by lithium ion batteries
“Why do e-scooters and e-bikes keep exploding?” Asked a recent newspaper headline. And with good reason.
Why accelerating grid connections is essential for reaching net-zero goals Partner content
Energy
By Energy Networks Association
Why accelerating grid connections is essential for reaching net-zero goals
As the country powers towards net-zero, Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of the Energy Networks Association, argues action is needed to respond to an unprecedented number of new connection applications and ensure a grid fit for future challenges.
How we can accelerate Britain’s renewable energy capacity
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
How we can accelerate Britain’s renewable energy capacity
With low carbon power sources delivering positive results, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne MP, sets out how net-zero Britain can go further and faster.
Why the ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle Must Be Applied to Fraud Partner content
Economy
By TSB
Why the ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle Must Be Applied to Fraud
Fraud in the UK has reached alarming levels, with over £1.2bn stolen annually, funding heinous crimes like terrorism and modern slavery. TSB's remarkable 97% fraud claim reimbursement rate sets a benchmark – but, as the government looks to takes steps to improve consumer protection, further action is needed.
Bringing renewable solutions to the UK: why we need “more of everything” Partner content
Environment
By Dimeta
Bringing renewable solutions to the UK: why we need “more of everything”
Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta explores how having a multi-solution approach to net-zero policy encourages the deployment and development of domestic renewable fuel production, delivering a just transition for all parts of society.
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