From age verification to reporting mechanisms and screen time directives, Nigel Huddleston explores ways government and game developers can work together to prioritise child safety

When Britain shares its bases, intelligence and personnel with drone partners who may, in future, act unlawfully – it risks acting unlawfully. We need to put the right safeguards in place, writes Adam Holloway

Websites and apps used by young people must be designed with their protection and privacy in mind. That’s why we’re producing the Age Appropriate Design Code, writes Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham

Rosena Allin-Khan scored some notable political goals during the World Cup, securing outdoor screenings and campaigning to 'reclaim' the St George’s flag from the far right. The Shadow Sports Minister is forging a reputation as one of Labour’s star players and, she tells James Millar, she’s ready to put on her general election jersey

At a time of national and international discord we must show that Britain is still capable of showing leadership when it matters, argues Angela Smith

It’s time to act decisively to end children’s exposure to gambling advertising – or we risk a future gambling epidemic, warns Lord Chadlington 

If the state embraced Blockchain’s benefits it would be rewarded with increased social freedom, efficiency and trust, writes Eddie Hughes

It’s time to ditch physical forms of ID for electronic versions – digital identity presents an effective, cost-saving alternative that would aid the smooth running of our economy and society, says Ed Vaizey

The government must update the rules governing our referendums – not wait for the next campaign, write Cheryl Gillan and Seema Malhotra

After turning down Theresa May once this year, Jeremy Hunt couldn’t bring himself to say no to the Prime Minister twice. Taking over as Foreign Secretary from his controversial predecessor, he enters one of the great offices of state at a time of global upheaval, with Russia, Trump and Brexit among the issues on his in-tray. He talks to Daniel Bond 

As Commons Leader at a time of great upheaval in Westminster, people looked to Andrea Leadsom for answers to Parliament’s harassment and bullying scandal. With a new grievance procedure unveiled, can she win over the sceptics? The Brexiteer talks to Sebastian Whale

We must improve perinatal mental health for the “hidden half” of women with postnatal ill health, write Andrew Selous and Dr Paul Williams