LONDON — It was billed as the “world’s most effective border.” In December 2020, as the United Kingdom prepared to
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Heathrow fire shows just how vulnerable UK energy infrastructure is – we’ve simulated the major climate-related risks
London’s Heathrow Airport has been forced to close temporarily after a fire in a nearby electricity substation. More than 1,300
Why the social pain of welfare reform overshadows any economic gain
richardjohnson/Shutterstock The UK government is calling it the “biggest shakeup to the welfare system in a generation” – prompted by
Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education – here’s what evidence shows can change that
amenic181/Shutterstock Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of
UK businesses face a big tax hike. So what does it mean for workers and the economy?
The hospitality sector will be among the most seriously affected. cktravels.com/Shutterstock Employers in the UK are about to be hit
Preston teen shares mental health battle to push for change in support services
A young woman who is recovering from an eating disorder is urging health services to review their criteria for mental illness support. Grace Roy, 19, from Preston, has been suffering […]
Cutting welfare goes against Labour’s core values – that’s the point
House of Commons/Flickr, CC BY-ND “It’s one thing to say the economy is not doing well and we’ve got a
New report calls for return of human remains – but UK museums lack the resources to act
Shutterstock/David Herraez Calzada The display of human remains in museums has long been a contentious issue. Last week, the All-Party
Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England – the pros and cons
The UK government has announced the abolition of NHS England, phased over two years. In practice, this will involve merging
Let juries judge disruptive protesters like Just Stop Oil on their integrity – expert view
The UK Court of Appeal recently ruled on an appeal brought by 16 environmental activists serving prison sentences for planning