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The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
Economy
With the Commons in recess, the podcast has headed down to the pub again to discuss the UK’s hospitality industry and the struggles it continues to face. A host of global headwinds and domestic policy contribute to a bleak outlook for the sector in 2025.
The Professor Will See You Now: Chips
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Chips
The Australian experience of safeguarding in assisted dying
Health
By Ben White
The Australian experience of safeguarding in assisted dying
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Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Defra has lost its way
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Political parties
Recipes for Disaster
Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive
Communities
By Joe Fortune
Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
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Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
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The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?
The Professor Will See You Now: Chips
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Chips
The Australian experience of safeguarding in assisted dying
Health
By Ben White
The Australian experience of safeguarding in assisted dying
Defra has lost its way
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Defra has lost its way
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Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
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Education
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Social affairs
Government And Civil Service "Harmony" Unlikely Despite New Pay Offer
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Gloomy Tory MPs Are Already Plotting Life After Rishi Sunak
Political parties
Gloomy Tory MPs Are Already Plotting Life After Rishi Sunak
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The professor will see you now - who gets their way?
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The professor will see you now - who gets their way?
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Home affairs
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Foreign affairs
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By Railway Industry Association
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Economy
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