Building a Future-Ready Evidence Base in the UK
Executive Summary Good statistics are the foundation of good government – and of a well-functioning economy. Policymakers rely…
Zoe Ball’s dad Johnny admits ‘I don’t have long left’ after shock cancer battle
Johnny Ball is a sublime storyteller, happier than ever after beating prostate cancer. He talks to the Mirror…
Starmer allies turn against Blair over Iran critique – POLITICO
Starmer mirrored Blair’s “mission-led” approach on entering No.10 and hired a raft of former Blair operatives, including Jonathan…
Furious graduates give UK’s Starmer another reason to be fearful – POLITICO
The Times newspaper launched an End the Graduate Rip-Off campaign, and the popular consumer finance journalist Martin Lewis…
Vaccine Sovereignty as a Strategy for the UK’s Future Health, Wealth and National Security
Foreword The Covid-19 pandemic was one of the most significant global events of our time. It exposed how…
Foot-and-mouth was the start of the trouble
It has been 25 days since the rain last stopped in Longtown, but Joe has other reasons to…
Epstein scandal prompts scrutiny of UK security vetting – POLITICO
In reality, they say, the process suffers from political pressure, a lack of robust due diligence, a reliance…
The runners and riders to be Keir Starmer’s next chief of staff – POLITICO
She comes from think tank land, where she had a top job at the cost-of-living-focused Resolution Foundation, and…
UK diplomats fear Mandelson files ‘damaging’ for Trump relationship – POLITICO
An FCDO spokesperson told POLITICO that “the UK-US relationship is built on a foundation of our deep security,…
UK snubs Trump’s Board of Peace ceremony over Putin involvement – POLITICO
“We do also have concerns about President Putin being part of something which is talking about peace when…
France rejects Trump Gaza peace board invite over fears it wants to supplant UN – POLITICO
Trump announced the establishment of the board — which he touted as “the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board…
67 weird phrases that defined British politics in 2025 – POLITICO
25. One in, one out: Britain and France struck a treaty for small boat crossings — until one…