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Delivering infrastructure together

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Delivering infrastructure together

28 Mar Economy

Agilia Infrastructure Partners joint CEOs, Amar Qureshi and Mike Pugsley, are at the forefront of transforming Britain's infrastructure landscape. Their journey, rooted in public service and innovation, has led to the creation of one of the UK's fastest-growing consultancies

Spending cuts today only store up problems for tomorrow

29 Mar Economy

Spending cuts today only store up problems for tomorrow

Rugby league can help this Labour government bolster northern towns

27 Mar Culture

Rugby league can help this Labour government bolster northern towns

The UK must not ignore Trump’s threats against its ally but should forge a new Atlantic consensus with Canada

27 Mar Foreign affairs

The UK must not ignore Trump’s threats against its ally but should forge a new Atlantic consensus with Canada

‘Now or never’ moment approaches for delivering Labour’s election teacher pledge

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27 Mar Education

‘Now or never’ moment approaches for delivering Labour’s election teacher pledge

We need to leave cruel sports in the past

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27 Mar Social affairs

We need to leave cruel sports in the past

Baroness Fox reviews Ash Sarkar's 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'

26 Mar Books & culture

Baroness Fox reviews Ash Sarkar's 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'

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The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

The Kafkaesque investigation into our university looks like political scapegoating

26 Mar Education

Trade Union Leader Questions Role Of OBR After Rachel Reeves Spring Statement

Trade Union Leader Questions Role Of OBR After Rachel Reeves Spring Statement

26 Mar Economy

Vice Chancellor Attacks 'Politically Motivated' Investigation After University Gets Record Fine Over Free Speech Row

Vice Chancellor Attacks "Politically Motivated" Investigation After University Gets Record Fine Over Free Speech Row

26 Mar Education

Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy

Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy

27 Mar Education

Ben Houchen: 'I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”

Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”

24 Mar Economy

UK Google Interview: We Need Data Centres And Grid Connections, Fast

UK Google Interview: We Need Data Centres And Grid Connections, Fast

25 Mar Health

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Spending cuts today only store up problems for tomorrow

29 Mar Economy

Spending cuts today only store up problems for tomorrow

Rachel Reeves was right to say that the world is changing before our eyes. The government should respond by changing its economic policy.

Delivering infrastructure together

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28 Mar Economy

Delivering infrastructure together

Agilia Infrastructure Partners joint CEOs, Amar Qureshi and Mike Pugsley, are at the forefront of transforming Britain's infrastructure landscape. Their journey, rooted in public service and innovation, has led to the creation of one of the UK's fastest-growing consultancies

Rugby league can help this Labour government bolster northern towns

27 Mar Culture

Rugby league can help this Labour government bolster northern towns

There is no better example of the resilience of northern towns than rugby league. The government should use the game as a blueprint for helping communities not just survive, but thrive.

The UK must not ignore Trump’s threats against its ally but should forge a new Atlantic consensus with Canada

27 Mar Foreign affairs

The UK must not ignore Trump’s threats against its ally but should forge a new Atlantic consensus with Canada

The British and the Canadians are bound by family ties, a progressive worldview, our shared history, and our contemporary collaboration in an increasingly uncertain world

‘Now or never’ moment approaches for delivering Labour’s election teacher pledge

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27 Mar Education

‘Now or never’ moment approaches for delivering Labour’s election teacher pledge

Labour’s general election pledge to ‘recruit 6,500 new expert teachers in key subjects’ was a prominent campaign feature and now a policy priority for the Government. It is much needed, given the poor state of teacher recruitment and retention

We need to leave cruel sports in the past

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27 Mar Social affairs

We need to leave cruel sports in the past

Emma Slawinski talks to The House about her new role as the CEO of the League Against Cruel Sports

Baroness Fox reviews Ash Sarkar's 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'

26 Mar Books & culture

Baroness Fox reviews Ash Sarkar's 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'

I tried to be generous when Ash Sarkar came out against divisive identity politics… but then I read her book

Privatisation has failed – Labour ministers should not repeat the experiment

26 Mar 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

26 Mar 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

26 Mar 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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26 Mar 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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26 Mar 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.

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