Changes to the Public Order Act would amount to “draconian” restrictions on the right...
With quiet changes to the Public Order Act, the UK government has granted more power to the police to impose restrictions on or prohibit protests which cause ‘anything more than minor’.
UK increases funding to Ukraine through the International Atomic Energy Agency
The UK is increasing funding to Ukraine through an extra £750,000 to support the Ukrainian government in matters of nuclear safety. Find exclusive comments from the ground in Ukraine below.
European integration and the single market perspectives
Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, outlines the challenges and perspectives around European integration and the single market.
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.
Can social dialogue identify answers to the challenges of our time?
Pekka Ristelä, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Strengthening social dialogue and Member, argues that social dialogue is vital to identifying answers to the challenges of our time.
Ukrainian dam destroyed in explosions, Kyiv holds Russia responsible
In a major incident, a Ukrainian dam located in the east of the country has been destroyed, resulting in widespread devastation, raising fears for the safeguarding of the close-by Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Is the U.S. government doing enough to protect children online?
Dan Frechtling, Data Security Thought Leader, discusses the U.S. government's measures to protect children online and whether we should be doing more.
UK government must address excess weight problem
Katharine Jenner, Director of the Obesity Health Alliance, explains why the future leaders of the UK Government must commit to addressing the high levels of excess weight in the UK population.
Breach of universal human rights: Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has approved the enactment of an extremely strict anti-homosexuality act, which has garnered extensive criticism both in Uganda and globally for its alleged violation of universal human rights.
Governments accelerate e-visa drive to enrich their local economy
The pandemic's impact on international tourism has spurred the growth of e-visa systems so much that the market will grow by 11.3%
England aims to ban retailers from giving children free vapes
In an effort to address a legal loophole, government ministers have announced measures to prevent retailers from offering complimentary samples of free vapes to children.
Recruitment lacks impact without staff management strategy
An increased focus on staff management and relations by HR decision-makers is essential to recruitment, argues Crown Workforce Management’s Managing Director, Mike Hawkesford.
The UK Government is failing to protect the public from the impacts of gas...
Ben Hudson, Head of Insight and Engagement at Global Action Plan, highlights the health, environmental and economic risks of gas cooking and actionable solutions for the UK.
UK government extends Ivory Act to five more at-risk species
The Ivory Act is set to provide greater legal protections to hippopotamus and other species which are at risk, the UK government has announced.
The psychology behind feeling guilty and how it influences government corruption
New research explores the connection between feeling guilty and the likelihood of corruption, such as accepting a bribe.
Local authorities funded £200 million for cycling and walking schemes
The government is funding local authorities across the UK for cycling and walking schemes, to promote healthy travel and carbon emission reduction.
UK Government creates a ‘Net Zero Council’ to support key sectors
In line with the UK’s plans to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a circular economy, the recently created Net Zero Council aims to develop greener practices.
Government’s UKHSA uses mobile networks to track population movement
The public health agency UKHSA has signed deals with mobile networks BT and O2 to track population movement beyond the pandemic.
Mariya Gabriel announced to form next Bulgarian government
EU commissioner Mariya Gabriel has been nominated to be the next prime minister for the centre-right party of Bulgaria, but a political deadlock ensues.
Post-Brexit economy: Where are we now, and where are we going?
Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Development (IED), discusses the post-Brexit economy, examining the critical economic challenges that have emerged following the UK’s departure from the EU.