High inflation leaves 1.3 million people facing poverty
The Spring Statement unveils more hits to standards of living in the UK, where millions face high inflation rates and rising costs.
Smarter working and the public estate: Progress and pitfalls
Tom Shrive, CEO of askporter offers insight into why smarter working in the security of the public estate is important in 2022 and beyond.
Levelling Up: How to create social value in 2022
This year, the government set out their vision for ‘levelling up’ the UK. Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal, provides a response to the white paper and some words of wisdom for anyone looking to reduce inequality in their community.
From crime scene to courtroom: Advancing the fair administration of justice
National Institute of Justice forensic science research is strengthening the fair and impartial administration of justice, explains Jonathan McGrath, Senior Policy Analyst, National Institute of Justice, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences
Towards COP27: Climate leadership, the UK presidency and the Russian dilemma
Richard Beardsworth continues his series on political leadership, examining the UK's presidency in the run-up to COP27 in Egypt and the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for political leadership on climate.
Ukrainians with passports can apply for UK asylum, without biometric details
The UK announced an 'easing' of requirements for Ukrainians with passports, who can apply for asylum online - without in-person biometric details.
Breaking the reoffending cycle: Reforms to employment support
The Prisons Strategy White Paper, outlines the UK governments vision to develop a modernised prison estate and cut crime through more effective offender rehabilitation
EU crackdown on sexual violence against women
The European commission is calling for tougher and more robust legislation to protect women from sexual violence.
UK Government accepts just 300 Ukrainian refugees so far
The UK’s visa process needs to be sped up to grant up to 200,000 refugees from Ukraine – currently, only 300 Ukrainian refugees have been let through.
A history of medicolegal death investigation and forensic pathology
Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD, Former Chief Medical Examiner at the Maryland Department of Health offers fascinating insights into the history of medicolegal death investigation and origins of forensic pathology
UK acceptance of Ukrainian refugees comes with conditions
The UK has relaxed policies to allow Ukrainian refugees to safely enter Britain – but why have these policies not matched the generosity of some EU States?
Petrol prices jump above £1.50 for the first time
For the fourth month in a row, UK petrol prices have risen again, with February hitting an all time high.
Historic timeline of Russia and Ukraine conflict
Russia has launched an attack on the former Soviet republic, as President Putin stands against Ukraine from joining the NATO military alliance – he claims he is defending the people from Ukraine’s ‘militarisation’.
Homicide and gun violence increased in US following the pandemic
Levels of drug market activity and increased police activity in US cities were strongly associated with higher in gun violence rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recognising the dangers of Russian disinformation in Ukraine
Russian forces have launched an assault on major Ukrainian cities, however, there is another battle going on online concerning Russian disinformation.
Higher infection rates amongst politically authoritarian countries
The politics of COVID-19 is intertwined with infection rates, where researchers highlight the linear transmission rate in more authoritarian areas.
Child marriage: The legal loophole which violates statutory rape laws
Child marriages devise loopholes for sexual abuse against children – with a study showing that child marriages violate statutory rape laws in 14 states.
Energy efficiency & investment in urban Europe
Open Access Government explores the stance of Eurocities on energy efficiency & investment priorities in cities throughout Europe
Long-term employment prospects of refugees decline after five years
Research finds that the longer refugees are living in the U.S., the lower their likelihood of finding long-term employment becomes, even with the assistance of employment services.
Solving social value in the public sector
Gavin Rimmington, the Head of Public Sector at YPO, explains how to solve social value in the public sector