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British Universities Receiving US Funding Asked By Trump To Fill Out Diversity Surveys

03 Apr Education

Exclusive: Universities receiving funding from the United States are being asked by the Donald Trump administration to fill out surveys on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

03 Apr Foreign affairs

Northern Ireland could be caught in the middle of Trump's EU tariff fight

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03 Apr Energy

Clean energy pioneers secure £150 million equity investment boost

03 Apr Economy

Government To Consult On Potential UK Retaliation To Trump's Tariffs

03 Apr Political parties

Reform Is Yet To Decide How It Will Run Councils

03 Apr Energy

Low-carbon heat networks are the norm for coastal communities in Europe – why not here too?

Rugby must evolve before more players pay the price

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03 Apr Health

Rugby must evolve before more players pay the price

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03 Apr Education

British Universities Receiving US Funding Asked By Trump To Fill Out Diversity Surveys

03 Apr Foreign affairs

Northern Ireland could be caught in the middle of Trump's EU tariff fight

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03 Apr Energy

Clean energy pioneers secure £150 million equity investment boost

03 Apr Economy

Government To Consult On Potential UK Retaliation To Trump's Tariffs

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27 Mar Education

Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy

A dramatic increase in children judged to have special educational needs has created another dysfunctional market driving councils into insolvency, reports Justine Smith

26 Mar Economy

Why Britain Can't Build

We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

24 Mar Economy

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

Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens

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18 Sep 2023 Parliament

30 years of service: The Lord Harries of Pentregarth interview

Lord Harries of Pentregarth is only the second diocesan bishop to return to the House post-retirement. Now, in his 30th year in the House of Lords, he speaks to Sophie Church about Lords reform, his achievements, and the moralising rhetoric he currently sees in Parliament

17 Sep 2023 Home affairs

New Report Wants To Make Planning "Sexy" To Boost Housebuilding

A cross-party group of MPs is working up a report that aims to make planning “sexy” in the latest bid to boost housebuilding in towns and cities across the UK.

17 Sep 2023 Health

Reforming the Mental Health Act

Proposed changes to the Mental Health Act focus on increasing patient autonomy and reducing assessment and detention. Dr Howard Ryland and Dr Sarah Bunn from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, a research service based in Parliament, describe the proposed reforms to this complex legislation

16 Sep 2023 Social affairs

Andy Burnham Accuses Westminster Of Ignoring The “Bigger Picture” On Homelessness

Having managed to buck the national trend of rising homelessness, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has urged senior figures in Westminster to learn from the ways in which he has helped drive down the number of people forced onto the streets of his city.

15 Sep 2023 Brexit

Westminster Draws Up Plans To Take Charge Of Windsor Framework In Northern Ireland

The government is considering taking unilateral control of implementing the Windsor framework for Northern Ireland, as ministers are concerned that the ongoing power vacuum in Stormont is making it difficult to put parts of the post-Brexit treaty in place.

15 Sep 2023 Foreign affairs

Government Accused Of A "Wishy Washy" Stance On China

Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has described the government’s stance on China as “wishy washy”, after the government responded to a damning report by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC).

15 Sep 2023 Health

We must strike the right balance in our approach to a smoke-free future

Every smoker's journey is unique. Their reasons for starting, their challenges in quitting, and their ultimate quitting methods all vary. For nearly 40 years, I enjoyed almost every cigarette I had.

100 million extra meals to combat the cost of living crisis…you would think it would be a no brainer

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15 Sep 2023 Environment

100 million extra meals to combat the cost of living crisis…you would think it would be a no brainer

It’s back-to-school, but here’s a hard truth: one in four of our teachers are secretly feeding their pupils because they are starving. So, whilst teachers dig into their own pockets, we ask the government: where’s the food?

15 Sep 2023 Political parties

“I don’t think the word coalition is going to pass anybody’s lips”: talking strategy with the Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have been steadily rebuilding since the disappointment of the 2019 general election. With recent local council and by-election successes, Sophie Church explores how their strategy may yield national results, and what kind of government could soon be in power. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

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14 Sep 2023 Economy

Mobile UK To Discuss The UK’s Digital Divide With Policy Leaders At Connected Britain 2023

Next week Connected Britain returns and will see 5,000 attendees from the private and public sectors gather for two days of networking, learning and discussions about a range of issues affecting Britain’s digital future.

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14 Sep 2023 Economy

Property Tracker report reveals affordability of mortgage payments is the biggest barrier to buying a new home

14 Sep 2023 Political parties

After numerous false starts, are we finally seeing the Lib Dem fightback?

For a party raised on tales of historic by-election wins, the Coalition years often presented a special kind of horror.

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