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

The fourth annual Nuclear Week in Parliament is taking place this week, an opportunity for the UK’s civil nuclear industry to showcase the very best the sector has to offer, from operating power stations to manufacturing fuel, decommissioning plants, engineering, manufacturing, and technology, and to underscore the urgent need for more nuclear projects for clean power, energy security, economic growth, and jobs.

Unable to innovate or even buy basic materials, and struggling to keep staff while operating antiquated systems, prison governors are trapped in a failing system, reports Tali Fraser

Andrew Chandler has produced a long overdue and powerful exploration of how British Churches and their congregations responded to Hitler’s Nazi regime

Sienna Rodgers talks to Lord Hermer about his friendship with the Prime Minister and focus on the rule of law since taking up the post of Attorney General

A chance encounter with a Holocaust survivor at a Jewish summer camp in the 1980s made a deep impression on me.

Brown hares are the only ‘game’ species in England and Wales that can be shot year-round

Fires caused by substandard e-bike and e-scooters have resulted in death, injury, and destruction of property across the UK. Electrical Safety First (ESF) is calling for tougher rules to halt this growing threat before more lives are lost.

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a transformative solution for the UK’s clean energy future, combining flexibility, scalability, and reliability. By driving regional regeneration and supporting Net Zero goals, SMRs can power economic growth while delivering secure, low-carbon energy.

This month at the Sutton Trust we’ve taken on two new interns. Highly motivated young people keen to take their first steps in a charity sector career.

One of the biggest surprises I’ve had in Parliament is finding out we’ve hardly talked about playgrounds for nearly a decade.

Data is the lifeblood of modern government. It helps plan schools, hospitals, roads, and social services. It helps policymakers see trends, measure progress, and think big. It means resources can go where they are needed most.

The Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code is aimed at protecting tenants, a move that is both highly commendable and overdue. Part of the statutory nature of the Code means that landlords - among whose number are specialist charities such as Veterans Aid - are required to submit a lengthy annual report against tenant satisfaction measures. In some respects, this is a good thing - writes CEO Professor Hugh Milroy, who points out that what might be desirable for large social housing providers, threatens to be an oppressive administrative burden for small, specialist organisations.

By the middle of January, many people are tired of hearing 'new year, new you'. After all, it's very hard to be a new you when you're worried about returning to a stressful workplace before you've even set foot in the office.

Blackpool has always been somewhat separate from the rest of Lancashire. Geographically, we sit on a limb at the end of the line.

As educators and policymakers strive to provide the best possible learning experiences for students, the role of technology in education has increasingly become a focal point.

Baroness Smith of Llanfaes tells Sophie Church why she thinks Westminster will never work for Wales, and how politics is changing from being a ‘place for men’. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer

In an occasional series, professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: votes at 16

This year is critical for the UK’s clean energy future. With key projects and innovations in the pipeline, the country has a unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for a sustainable power transition.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House brings with it an “America First” foreign policy, prioritising self-reliance, tariffs, and reduced global commitments. What challenges does this pose for the UK and global stability amid rising geopolitical tensions?

Disraeli is wrongly credited with the strand of conservatism that seeks to unify the two nations of rich and poor. As Lord Lexden reports, Stanley Baldwin was the original one-nation Tory

Car insurance premiums have been enough to drive motorists round the bend recently. While the worst of price rises may have now passed, it’s little comfort for drivers who have had to shell out hundreds of pounds more for cover than they would have done just a few years ago.