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Argues the legacy wholesale electricity market can no longer deliver the energy mix, balancing or retail innovation; calls for systemic change to create an electricity system that better serves consumers amid rapid sector evolution.
Warns Andy Burnham against repeating Keir Starmer’s unsuccessful ‘civil service reset’, arguing lessons from that programme should inform any attempt to reform Whitehall and avoid repeating past mistakes.
A Pew Research Center finding reports that a plurality of Americans feel uncomfortable with transgender athletes competing on teams that do not match their birth sex, signalling substantial public opposition to inclusive sports policies in the US.
A factcheck rebuts claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest year for wildfires, showing the social‑media charts being shared are misleading and that wildfire activity this year is not unusually low across the continent.
Discusses Botswana’s 2024 election where the long‑governing Botswana Democratic Party was replaced by the left‑wing Umbrella for Democratic Change, exploring the significance of this rare opposition victory in a historically dominant‑party state.
Finds that about three-quarters of Americans in their late 30s or early 40s have at some point lived with a romantic partner to whom they were not married.
Argues Andy Burnham’s new cabinet marks a decisive ideological shift from centralisers to decentralisers, changing the government’s animating purpose and challenging factional and personality-focused readings of Labour’s direction.
The July WorkerTech round-up highlights two major developments: DWP’s new Pathways to Work Innovation Fund and sizeable changes to vocational education designed to tackle youth unemployment, plus other WorkerTech-relevant announcements.
Estimates the national and regional economic costs of building a third runway at Heathrow, analysing impacts on jobs, local economies and wider fiscal effects to assess whether expansion delivers net benefit.
Episode 1 of the Institute for Government’s series on mid‑term prime ministers, titled ‘Preparing for change’, was published on 6 August 2026 as a first instalment exploring transitions of leadership between elections.
Evidence suggests correcting public misperceptions about others’ climate attitudes or behaviours may not increase individual climate action, because people underestimate support for action while overestimating others’ levels of environmentally friendly behaviour.
Assesses Greater Manchester under Andy Burnham, arguing its lasting achievement may be institutional reform—offering lessons on public service reorganisation, economic strategy and devolution for other city-regions.
Argues that boosting job quality — pay, security, working conditions and progression — strengthens the labour market and supports a sustained jobs recovery, outlining how policy can shift employers towards ‘good work’.
Reflects on John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary and his argument that there are “credible ways” to address defence funding; notes he now controls departmental budgets and previously rejected proposals may be revisited.
The Centre for Social Justice urges Andy Burnham to tackle a claimed £125 billion‑a‑year NEET crisis by overhauling vocational and technical education, arguing the current ‘university or bust’ system fails many young people and ruins lives.
Ian Adams argues public services must move beyond consultation to genuine co‑production, treating residents as partners in service design and delivery to improve outcomes and responsiveness.
Profiles a neighbourhood-scale approach in Sheffield illustrating how local services can become more relational, preventative and community-powered, as part of growing interest in neighbourhood delivery across local government.
An explainer sets out what the Common Travel Area is, how it operates across the UK and Ireland, and examines its role and implications for asylum policy and cross‑border movement.
Short profile notice of Stephanie Loo associated with IPPR, noting the institute’s charitable aim to promote a fairer, greener and more prosperous society; no policy analysis provided in the blurb.
A Fabian Society piece argues Scottish Labour faces its ‘worst crisis’ and calls for a new leader with vision and empathy; the author is standing for leadership to make the party electable.
Public opinion tracking shows favourable views of the US Supreme Court remain close to historic lows, with roughly half of Americans expressing an unfavourable opinion and about as many holding positive views.
Public support for banning mobile phones in schools is reported to be growing, reflecting shifting attitudes among parents and the public about classroom device use and potential restrictions on students’ social media access.
A list of individuals who contributed to a Pew Research Center report, naming researchers, designers and communications staff involved in the project; this page provides acknowledgements rather than substantive findings or data.
Ahead of the Greater Manchester mayoral by‑election on 30 July, the piece outlines what is at stake following Andy Burnham’s departure, analysing political implications and the scale of voter engagement in this historic contest.
Analysis of how Americans judge health information during a cyclospora outbreak examines which sources people trust, how they verify claims and the factors shaping acceptance of public‑health guidance amid a foodborne illness event.
Sets out a critique of current politics and proposes ‘reciprocism’—a renewed left politics emphasising mutual obligation—to counter authoritarian right alliances, tech oligarch influence and eroding democratic trust.
Authors argue Nigel Farage’s decision to trigger the Clacton by‑election has created a conflict that could damage his prospects, making his electoral gamble likely to backfire politically rather than strengthen his position.
US polling finds three‑quarters of adults support banning phones in class, and for the first time a majority now support all‑day cellphone bans for middle and high school students, signalling rising public backing for stricter school rules.
Supplementary report section providing additional charts and visual data accompanying the main Pew Research Center analysis.
Economist Sander Tordoir warns of a potential “China‑Shock 2.0”, saying Chinese subsidies, overcapacity and export drive are pressuring Germany’s auto, machinery and chemical sectors, risking hundreds of thousands of industrial jobs and demanding action from Europe.