Animal suffering, environmental damage, and a serious public health risk: why MPs and peers agree it’s time to end the UK fur trade.

Combining high-octane action with a sprinkling of creative licence, SAS Rogue Heroes is a thrilling dramatisation of the story of the remarkable men who rewrote the rules of modern warfare

Reported cases of forced marriage are on the rise, while government support for victims is falling. Sophie Church explores how the trend can be reversed

Resilience determines how rapidly places are able to bounce back after major shocks and disruptions. But what are the specific factors that make a resilient place? Researchers at The University of Manchester recently launched a Community Resilience Index (CRI) that measures local resilience and sheds new light on how well communities can withstand and recover from crises.

With revenue of £40 billion and exports of £15 billion, advertising is a vital part of the UK growth agenda, say industry leaders

Former Labour MP Tony Wright reflects on how the atmosphere and behaviour of MPs in the House of Commons has altered over the years – for good and bad

Magistrates have formed an integral part of the England and Wales legal system since the 12th century and the reign of Richard I, who appointed the first keepers of peace. Almost 200 years later, pursuant to the Justice of the Peace Act 1361, the term ‘Justice of the Peace’ was formally introduced. It is not lightly, therefore, that I propose reforming magistrates’ roles, but there is an overwhelming policy argument for doing so.

At its core, the British Red Cross is there to help people prepare, respond and recover when crisis strikes. In an ever changing and increasingly uncertain world, this is more important than ever. Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, Béatrice Bustana-Sita, talks about her experience of the work of the organisation since she joined fifteen months ago

The problem of bed blocking in hospitals can be reduced by the NHS using spare beds in Care Quality Commission registered care homes, says Dr Sanjeev Kanoria, a former NHS surgeon. The government's decision to halt the construction of new hospitals will exacerbate the crisis, despite there being a straightforward solution.

A recent study, "Higher Ultraviolet Light Exposure is Associated with Lower Mortality"¹ sheds new light on the complex relationship between ultraviolet (UV) exposure and overall health. The findings challenge prevailing public health advice that often emphasizes the risks of sun exposure without adequately addressing its potential benefits. This study makes a strong case for rethinking our approach to sunlight and health.

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

Over 30 parliamentarians met with the UK’s blackcurrant growers at the Ribena Blackcurrant Growers’ reception last week, where the Minister for Farming gave an overview of the opportunities for the industry while listening to some of the challenges growers face ahead of the harvest season.

I was pleased to see the Prime Minister raise the issue of maths teachers at PMQs last week.

On the 30 of January 2005, Royal Air Force Hercules XV179 was shot down whilst on a routine flight from Baghdad.

As we entered the top floor of the Hay-Adams hotel in Washington DC for our first party of Inauguration Day weekend, I spotted financier Nat Rothschild, former Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood and Labour peer Maurice Glasman.

Tony Blair spared 92 hereditary peers in 1999 because he thought they would soon be swept out in a wider reform to the House of Lords. Daniel Brittain samples the mood of the hereditaries a quarter of a century later

Speaking to Sienna Rodgers, HM chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor details the many failures he has seen across the prison estate, including the ‘existential risk’ presented by phones, drugs and weapons entering via drones

Composed in her trademark calm delivery, but infused with little to capture the reader’s curiosity, Angela Merkel’s achievements – as well as her failures – deserve more insightful analysis than this

When looking to Donald Trump’s inauguration, it is tempting to see the political tectonic plates shifting to make way for a populist wave.

“The first thing you need to do is sort the Dartford Crossing” were the first words I’d hear door-knocking during the campaign.

Former BBC journalist Jackie Storer swapped the newsroom for the Speaker's Office where she became press secretary for Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Storer to learn more about why opening up the Commons to the wider world is essential for our democracy

Building consumer confidence in home energy upgrades by guaranteeing good outcomes

Public inquiries are excellent at uncovering the truth but do little to ensure that lessons are actually learnt and lasting change delivered. That was what Professor Alexis Jay concluded when she appeared before the Home Affairs Select Committee last week.

An electric, hilarious and roller-coaster portrayal of the first-ever climate change agreement negotiations, Kyoto is a play that grabs you by the lapels and keeps shaking you