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Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Political parties
By Anand Menon
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Political parties
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
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The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
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Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
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Political parties
By Anand Menon
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Political parties
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The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
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The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
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The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
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A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
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