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

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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).

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

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Clean energy pioneers secure £150 million equity investment boost

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

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

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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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New exhibition paints a worrying picture of life as a parent of young children in Great Britain

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11 Sep 2023 Economy

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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Mhari Aurora

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11 Sep 2023 Parliament

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Mhari Aurora

Mhari Aurora is a familiar face on Sky News, often bringing viewers the first take on the big breaking overnight business and politics stories. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Aurora to learn how an emerging generation of Lobby journalists is opening politics to new audiences

11 Sep 2023 Communities

With the Tories and SNP left flailing in Scottish waters, the Lib Dems can swim to victory

A possibly apocryphal story tells of a military commander who was told his forces were surrounded. His response? “Perfect. They can’t get away from us this time!”

10 Sep 2023 Social affairs

Major Union Boss Wants To Inspire Activism In Non-Union Workplaces

General secretary of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) Paul Nowak has said he hopes that recent successes by trade union activists will help drive up membership in workplaces with low union representation, ahead of his speech at the organisation’s annual congress on Monday.

10 Sep 2023 Home affairs

The Daisy Cooper interview: "Our only focus is winning as many seats as possible"

Daisy Cooper thinks the time has come for the Liberal Democrats to change British politics; and says it will only come if the party takes the Tories head-on. She talks to Tali Fraser about what the party really stands for, its stance on Europe, and why she’s approaching the election with an athletic mindset. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer

10 Sep 2023 Political parties

The new wonkocracy - behind the think tanks shaping Labour policy

Political parties are gearing up for a general election next year and think tanks are busy trying to exert influence on their manifestos and beyond. With polls pointing to a Labour victory, Chaminda Jayanetti considers the organisations – some new, some familiar – which are helping to shape the policies of Keir Starmer and the shadow cabinet.

09 Sep 2023 Political parties

Tory MPs Fear Concrete Crisis Confirms "Nothing In Britain Is Working"

Downing Street's hope that Rishi Sunak would kick off the new parliamentary term on the front foot has been short-lived thanks to the unfolding concrete crisis, and Conservative MPs fear the saga plays into a fatal narrative about crumbling Britain.

09 Sep 2023 Parliament

Taking the stage: Meet MP4, Parliament's first and only ever rock band

MP4, Parliament’s very own rock band, is celebrating 20 years in the business this year. From working with famous producers, to contending with fall-outs, to seeing deputy prime ministers move and groove, the former and present MPs in the band speak to Sophie Church about their journey so far. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer

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08 Sep 2023 Environment

ORE Catapult responds to tidal stream energy results in Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 5

Following the publication today (Friday) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 results, Simon Cheeseman, ORE Catapult’s Sector Lead on Wave and Tidal Energy, said:

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08 Sep 2023 Home affairs

Fixed recoverable costs: Bar Council insists on pay for work done

The Bar Council has submitted a strong response to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation on fixed recoverable costs calling for the system to be reformed to help reduce the backlog and ensure pay for work done.

08 Sep 2023 Home affairs

Ministry Of Justice Held An Urgent Meeting With Prison Staff Over Concrete Crisis

Ministry Of Justice officials held an urgent meeting with prison workers' unions on Thursday, as staff grow increasingly concerned about the possible presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in jails.

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08 Sep 2023 Environment

ORE Catapult responds to Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 5 results

Following the publication today (Friday) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 results, Andrew Jamieson, Chief Executive at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, said:

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