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Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment

Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment

1 min Economy

Is private ownership of our critical infrastructure working? Cat Hobbs, founder and director of We Own It, argues privatisation has failed – so Labour ministers should think again

Raiding the aid pot to plug financial holes is a monumental act of self-harm

33 min Foreign affairs

Raiding the aid pot to plug financial holes is a monumental act of self-harm

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

6 min Education

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

How house building can revolutionise health outcomes and drive science

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2 hr Health

How house building can revolutionise health outcomes and drive science

Protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure for a resilient and secure future

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2 hr Defence

Protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure for a resilient and secure future

Essential viewing: Dan Aldridge reviews 'Severance'

25 Mar Books & culture

Essential viewing: Dan Aldridge reviews 'Severance'

Labour MPs want to see an end to Conservative austerity

25 Mar Economy

Labour MPs want to see an end to Conservative austerity

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Abolishing NHS England Will Not Work, Says Former Health Secretary Behind Its Creation

Abolishing NHS England Will Not Work, Says Former Health Secretary Behind Its Creation

22 Mar Health

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

6 min Education

Boost Defence Spending Using Private Finance, Says Arms Industry

Boost Defence Spending Using Private Finance, Says Arms Industry

19 Mar Defence

Visa Uncertainty Putting Ukrainian Refugees At Risk Of Homelessness And Unemployment

Visa Uncertainty Putting Ukrainian Refugees At Risk Of Homelessness And Unemployment

20 Mar Communities

Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box

Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box

21 Mar Health

'Brave and compelling television': Ben Bradley reviews 'Adolescence'

'Brave and compelling television': Ben Bradley reviews 'Adolescence'

20 Mar Books & culture

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Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment

1 min Economy

Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment

Is private ownership of our critical infrastructure working? Cat Hobbs, founder and director of We Own It, argues privatisation has failed – so Labour ministers should think again

Raiding the aid pot to plug financial holes is a monumental act of self-harm

35 min Foreign affairs

Raiding the aid pot to plug financial holes is a monumental act of self-harm

If, like me, you have been following Donald Trump’s jaw-dropping antics on Ukraine, you will be relieved by the government’s decision to accelerate defence spending as we enter this perilous juncture. On this we can trenchantly agree.

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

9 min Education

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

The Office for Students' so-called investigation into the University I represent was flawed and politically motivated. The implications for the higher education sector could be dire.

How house building can revolutionise health outcomes and drive science

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2 hr Health

How house building can revolutionise health outcomes and drive science

Clare Pelham, Chief Executive at the Epilepsy Society explains how brave and far-sighted planning decisions could ultimately save lives

Protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure for a resilient and secure future

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2 hr Defence

Protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure for a resilient and secure future

Safeguarding the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) is essential for economic prosperity and national security. With rising global threats, a coordinated approach to digital and physical protection is urgently needed to defend vital services from cyber attacks and hostile disruptions.

Essential viewing: Dan Aldridge reviews 'Severance'

25 Mar Books & culture

Essential viewing: Dan Aldridge reviews 'Severance'

Severance may appear far-fetched but this compelling dystopian drama is an increasingly relevant commentary on the future of work

Labour MPs want to see an end to Conservative austerity

25 Mar Economy

Labour MPs want to see an end to Conservative austerity

Austerity is synonymous with the decline in public services, stagnation of incomes and fall in living standards we saw over 14 years of Conservative government.

London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure

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25 Mar Energy

London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure

The Thames Tideway Tunnel – London’s new ‘super sewer’ – is now fully connected. As we look forward to a healthier future, it’s right to reflect on how this vital project has been delivered

We must widen the general public's access to financial advice

25 Mar Economy

We must widen the general public's access to financial advice

In her search for growth, the Chancellor is eyeing up the billions of pounds UK savers keep in cash for a rainy day.

Unlocking the potential of UK infrastructure – a pathway to growth and sustainability

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25 Mar Energy

Unlocking the potential of UK infrastructure – a pathway to growth and sustainability

Investment in infrastructure is critical to achieving the Government’s missions of economic growth, housing, clean energy and net zero, says Paul Reilly, WSP’s new UK and Ireland President & Managing Director, in an interview with The House

'Valuable insights into a thin-skinned billionaire': Sarah Owen reviews 'Character Limit'

24 Mar Books & culture

'Valuable insights into a thin-skinned billionaire': Sarah Owen reviews 'Character Limit'

Kate Conger and Ryan Mac have produced a fascinating and important examination of Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of Twitter

In Labour's search for meaning, its MPs will need to be patient

24 Mar Communities

In Labour's search for meaning, its MPs will need to be patient

Liz Kendall’s welfare cuts this week exposed an underlying tension in the Labour Party between fiscal necessity and political identity.

Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing

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24 Mar Technology

Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing

Modernising agricultural infrastructure is key to meeting the UK’s land use and environmental goals. Virtual fencing offers a scalable, cost-effective solution that enhances sustainability, improves farm efficiency, and supports nature recovery

A standardised reporting framework is needed to help farmers reduce their environmental impact

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24 Mar Environment

A standardised reporting framework is needed to help farmers reduce their environmental impact

Three-quarters of farmers are concerned by the lack of consistency in environmental standards and assurance and want to see greater commonality in how sustainability metrics are measured

Nobody wins from the broken welfare system in the long run – we owe those it traps to fix it

22 Mar Health

Nobody wins from the broken welfare system in the long run – we owe those it traps to fix it

Last week, I met the parents of a young woman living independently, albeit with epilepsy and learning difficulties, who wants to do well in life.

Abolishing NHS England won’t solve anything

22 Mar Health

Abolishing NHS England won’t solve anything

NHS England should not continue in its current form. But Wes Streeting's 'moving deck chairs' abolition won't work.

Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state

22 Mar Health

Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state

Yes, NHS England needed to improve. But this wasn't the way to go about it.

Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box

21 Mar Health

Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box

Nobody would have guessed when he was running for the leadership of the Labour Party that, within months of actually becoming Prime Minister, Keir Starmer would be calling for £5bn cuts in the welfare budget, in particular payments to the disabled.

Peter Kyle is right to use ChatGPT – all ministers must embrace tech

21 Mar Technology

Peter Kyle is right to use ChatGPT – all ministers must embrace tech

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has hit the headlines after his use of ChatGPT was revealed. But he is right to take advantage of AI and his colleagues would do well to follow his lead.

To make our roads safer, we need a crackdown on dodgy number plates

21 Mar Communities

To make our roads safer, we need a crackdown on dodgy number plates

I had never heard of a ghost plate until about a month ago. I was standing on Kenrick Way – a busy A-road in my constituency – with our local police and crime commissioner (PCC) and the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander.

The Petitions Committee is a vital reminder of the democratic mandates that MPs posses

21 Mar Parliament

The Petitions Committee is a vital reminder of the democratic mandates that MPs posses

As chair of the Petitions Committee, I see that its methods of working are rather different from those of other select committees in the House of Commons.

Investing in sustainable innovations to address pressing environmental challenges

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21 Mar Environment

Investing in sustainable innovations to address pressing environmental challenges

Ahead of the publication of the government’s Industrial Strategy, the collaboration between BASF, Pulpex and its partners showcases industry’s tangible commitment to sustainable innovative solutions and the green transition.

Morocco can play a key role in the UK's clean energy mission

20 Mar Energy

Morocco can play a key role in the UK's clean energy mission

Sourcing energy from a country with a guaranteed supply of sunshine and wind would help the government in its mission to bring down energy bills.

Let’s care for those who care for us – and end medical misogyny

20 Mar Health

Let’s care for those who care for us – and end medical misogyny

The UK has the largest gender health gap in the G20 and the 12th largest globally. Until we understand the underlying reasons behind this ‘medical misogyny’ and find practical solutions, the NHS reform agenda is doomed to fail.

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