Education
— If history is to be of any use to those who study it, it ought to help them understand the nature of the country and society they live in.
Articles related to the United Kingdom.
Education
— If history is to be of any use to those who study it, it ought to help them understand the nature of the country and society they live in.
OPINION
— The prime minister’s decision to delay or scrap green measures will make it harder for the UK to keep its climate commitments.
Long-Read
— The domestic political landscape is shaping up with Labour offering a closer and more harmonious relationship with the EU, while the Tories maintain a more distant approach. Time is running out to address the economic and geopolitical consequences of Brexit.
HS2
— Economists do not have the analytical tools to properly measure the full value of a megaproject. Deciding on whether to pull the plug or not is always a political matter.
UK Politics
— The latest findings from the British Social Attitudes survey suggest younger voters appear to have little faith that public spending will be directed their way.
Climate Policy
— The government’s unpredictable approach to energy-efficiency has cost progress to net zero before.
EU Citizens
— The Home Office’s stringent policies are resulting in unnecessary hardship for EU citizens. Recent immigration rule adjustments have resulted in unfair rejections and a convoluted administrative process.
Electric Vehicles
— The switch to electric vehicles is already well under way in the UK. Research even suggests it may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does.
COVID-19 VIP Lane
— The Department of Health and Social Care has made undisclosed payments totalling £137 million to a company owned by healthcare tech magnate Frank Hester, who donated £5 million to the Conservative Party.
RAAC
— Raac and asbestos in schools show that ‘official’ declarations of safety are not acceptable to families.
Anti-Net Zero Populism
— Rishi Sunak appears to have sided with anti-green MPs as officials are left confused over how the UK will achieve its legal commitment to net zero.
Anti-Net Zero Populism
— Rishi Sunak has delayed some of the UK’s key net zero targets – a look back at history may explain why.
Anti-Net Zero Populism
— Rishi Sunak’s decision to slow down the UK’s shift to electric vehicles, postpone climate targets and scrap other plans have stirred up strong reactions from various quarters, including his own party. Does it make him a strong leader?
RAAC
— In England, a significant number of schools are currently dealing with structural issues caused by the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). The government has already updated the list of affected schools as investigations continue.
Brexit
— The plight of those who felt compelled to leave when that reality ended is often overlooked.
Public Health
— Tony Blair has called on ministers to tighten food regulation, including adding levies to foods high in fat, salt, and sugar.
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