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The Chancellor’s Plan for Growth must be matched with a clear innovation strategy

Read the opinion of Ayming UK, who stresses that the Chancellor's growth plans need a clear, long-term innovation strategy.

Advancing animal rights

With a particular focus on South Korea, Open Access Government explores the changing perceptions around animal welfare and some of the policies introduced to support this.

UK and US strengthen partnership and discuss global issues

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Biden discussed the Atlantic Declaration and progress in clean energy, minerals, and defence cooperation.

US rejoins UNESCO after years of abscense, signaling a momentous return

The US rejoins UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in July, marking a significant reversal from previous administrations.

UK and Netherlands forge amphibious alliance to strengthen cooperation

The UK and Netherlands have committed to enhancing their amphibious capabilities through a future littoral strike platform and increased cooperation within the Joint Amphibious Force.

Sanctions on Russia: New UK law to prohibit access to British legal expertise

UK escalates sanctions on Russia by restricting access to UK legal expertise for wealthy individuals and big businesses tied to the regime.

£80 million funding to help British businesses tackle UK carbon emissions

Businesses are to receive a large sum of funding from the government to transition to cleaner alternatives in their industries in pursuit of reducing UK carbon emissions.

Breaking the blame game: One year of No Fault divorce

One year after its enactment, the no fault divorce legislation in England and Wales holds significant implications for a divorce rate estimated at 42%.

UK considers clear labelling law to combat AI deepfakes

The United Kingdom is exploring a new law that would mandate the labeling of all artificial intelligence generated photos and videos to counter AI deepfakes.

A sustainable government for a sustainable economic policy

Claire Benson, Founder and Director at SDG Changemakers, argues that implementing a sustainable economic policy intervention requires a sustainable government.

Funding launched for disabled individuals to find work worth £58 million

£58 million pounds of funding for disabled individuals has been announced in an effort to support those looking for work.

The UK and US economic alliance to be safeguarded for British prosperity

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travels to Washington DC, he will tell US lawmakers and entrepreneurs that the UK and US economic alliance and defence cooperation must be a top priority for the economy of both countries.

Is welfare spending distinct from health spending?

Paul Christie, Co-Founder and CEO of Tachmed, examines the benefits of a more joined-up approach in health and welfare spending to combat threats to global health.

Reinvigorating the battle for salt reduction: Is it time to tax salt?

Mhairi Brown RNutr, Action on Salt, discusses why Britain needs to eat less salt and why a salt reduction programme is absolutely necessary.

Adopt renewable energy to help avert a climate disaster

The duality of the pandemic and the effects of the war in Ukraine provided a wake-up call to the renewable energy agenda across Europe.

Brazil’s President Lula escalates protection of Amazonian Indigenous land

“I won’t leave a single Indigenous territory unprotected” says President Lula, who legally recognised six territories as Indigenous land to be protected.

Analysing health policy priorities in Canada

Open Access Government analyses some of Canada’s health policy priorities.

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