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The UK must get serious about sugar reduction
Action on Sugar is calling for the government to start taking sugar reduction seriously for the sake of the nation's health, environment and economy,
COP27 is an opportunity for Rishi Sunak to ban microplastics
COP27 could be a perfect opportunity for new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban microplastics in everyday products by changing manufacturing laws.
What is the cost of living payment?
The cost of living payments are designed to help households in the UK cope with increased food and fuel prices and rising energy bills.
Animal testing: 107% rise in non-compliance of animal protection laws
Report from the Home Office’s ASRU highlights a drastic rise in cases of non-compliance with laws around animal testing and protection of animals in laboratories.
Transformative change to tackle predatory police officers
Dr Emma Cunningham, Senior Lecturer Criminology, University of East London, explores how predatory police officers and police culture can transform across England and Wales to better support and protect women.
Why government must resuscitate the UK food manufacturing industry
Guy Tullberg, Managing Director of The Tracklement Company, explains why a strong supply chain is vital to meeting rising consumer demand and keeping the UK’s food manufacturing sector in business.
New forms of leadership needed to drive Levelling Up
Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University of York, an organisational member of the Institute of Economic Development, argues the case for new forms of leadership to drive economic development and innovation.
How Glasgow City Council and others are tackling sustainability
Craig McKendrick, Business Development Manager at IES, discusses how Glasgow City Council and other Scottish councils are tackling climate change in the built environment.
Ensuring growth through business transfers in an ageing Europe
While there is good reason to support Europe's start-up entrepreneurs, business transfers need to be given equal attention in Europe's path to recovery and growth.
Why is Rishi Sunak not attending the COP27 climate summit?
Despite the new Prime Minister promising to prioritise the environment, Downing Street has announced Rishi Sunak will not be attending COP27
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Nature and Climate declaration signed by 2,000 politicians across the UK
An all-party alliance against climate change has announced the Nature and Climate declaration as a call to action for politicians .
What can we expect from Rishi Sunak if he becomes Prime Minister?
The former Chancellor of the Exchequer is the Tory favourite for the next Prime Minister, but what can the public expect from Rishi Sunak if this becomes a reality?
Do we need a general election?
In less than two months, two Conservative Prime Ministers have resigned - it begs the question, do we need a general election?
5 Ideas on how local government can support local business
The SMEs sector decreased in both number and turnover and most of the business owners are not overly optimistic looking forward and plan to downsize their businesses.
Will the Labour Party win the next general election?
The Labour Party has achieved its largest poll lead in over two decades over the Conservatives; is this enough to win the next general election?
How long will Liz Truss last as Prime Minister?
The new Prime Minister is rapidly losing popularity following a controversial mini-budget and a plummeting pound; the question is, how long will Liz Truss last?
Local governments can tackle climate change through waste management
Waste management has become increasingly important in the fight against climate change, as improved waste disposal can lower carbon emissions.
In the Bleak Midwinter: Royal Mail strike will see 19 days of industrial action
The Royal Mail strike will see 19 days of industrial action in the run-up to Christmas, including on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Kwasi Kwarteng sacked as chancellor ahead of mini-budget U-turn
Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as chancellor, just weeks after he announced the controversial mini-budget.
Energy Bill Relief Scheme: Freezing out the fraudsters
Colin Gray, Principal Fraud Consultant at SAS UK, looks at the technologies that can help governments fight fraud since the Energy Bill Relief Scheme came into force.
