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Three‑part New Local series examines what local councils can do to keep delivering on climate and nature targets amid shifting funding, policy and operational landscapes, highlighting practical actions and examples from 2026.
Considers the constitutional and political consequences if a major party withdraws from power sharing at Stormont over Drumcree, outlining likely next steps and institutional strains for Northern Ireland governance.
Andy Burnham has signalled openness to exploring EU membership, according to commentary that discusses the mayor's shifting position and its potential implications for devolution and regional political strategy.
A chapter by David Klemperer outlines the state of UK debate on electoral reform and considers future prospects for change, setting this analysis within the broader 'Policy landscape 2026' context.
Analysis of South Africa’s JETP first phase finds it mobilised international support but revealed gaps, delays and implementation challenges, drawing lessons on financing, delivery and design for upcoming JETP phases.
A protected post presenting a conversation with Dr Catherine Howe; no excerpt provided. Likely discusses local services, leadership or public sector innovation based on New Local’s focus.
Produced with the Cabinet Office’s Test, Learn and Grow programme, this How We Did case study explains an Accelerator project that applies experimentation to prevention work, sharing lessons on design, partnership and learning for local services.
Eamonn Butler described launching an Adam Smith graphic novel, explaining he used a Hollywood-style script and AI tool Grok to generate graphics, iterating from flawed outputs to produce usable illustrations at the Mont Pelerin Society congress.
Explains what poverty means and how it can be measured, outlining different definitions, indicators and factors that determine poverty rather than offering new empirical findings or policy prescriptions.
Argues that Europe’s reliance on US energy exports, intended to reduce dependence on Russia, may instead create fresh strategic vulnerabilities—particularly around diesel—if US export restrictions are applied.
Policy commentary argues Pre‑COP should advance Pacific nations’ call to keep 1.5C alive, warning UN assessments see 1.5C largely unavoidable under current policies and urging international diplomacy not to dilute Pacific climate priorities.
Institute for Government analysis reveals more than 52,000 people are claiming benefits for non-specific back pain, highlighting the scale of long-term disability claims linked to musculoskeletal conditions and implications for health and welfare policy.
UCL’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose argues for treating digital systems—such as IDs, payments and data exchanges—as infrastructure, applying infrastructure economics to assess their properties and fit with political and institutional contexts.
New analysis shows Antarctic sea ice reached its third-smallest winter peak in 48 years of satellite records, a development described as ‘concerning’ with implications for polar climate trends and global climate monitoring.
Joël Reland argues that the EU’s more protectionist regulatory approach—characterised as ‘Made in Europe’—raises the economic costs of non‑membership and complicates political moves like Andy Burnham’s proposed EU outreach.
Preview of Labour Conference 2026 assessing whether Andy Burnham will pass an early leadership test, considering his performance and prospects at the party’s annual conference.
Sets out a practical roadmap for fiscal devolution, arguing centralisation constrains regional growth and recommending devolving tax, spending and borrowing powers with sequenced transfers tied to local capacity plus safeguards for fairness and sustainability.
Clare Rewcastle Brown discusses how Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal evolved from financial corruption into wider issues of sovereign debt, infrastructure projects, Chinese involvement and resultant geopolitical influence over Malaysia’s politics and economy.
Assessment argues investment‑screening decisions under the Burnham government remain unpredictable because the state has not clearly defined which strategic capabilities require national control, complicating investor and policymaker planning.
Analysis finds nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans published this year include climate or energy policies or targets, with an interactive guide mapping the content across plans.
Argues that net zero does not require eliminating flying; as other sectors decarbonise aviation’s share of emissions will rise, but net zero permits persistent emitting activities offset by removals or reductions elsewhere. Notes Heathrow passenger forecast: 299m (2025) to 491m (2050).
A weekly digest compiles the Pew Research Center’s latest religion and public life work, covering recent studies and media mentions on topics from legal battles over abortion access to cultural trends such as astrology gatherings in the US.
Argues UK social housing wrongly ties subsidy to the building rather than the household, so discounted rents benefit the property and remain with tenants even if their income rises or they move, restricting mobility and mis-targeting support.
Explainer describes how rising sea levels are already reshaping economies, livelihoods and cultures for millions worldwide and warns that further sea-level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to people, heritage and natural systems.
Analyses how Serbia’s election could create strategic problems for Israel, suggesting developments in Belgrade may have implications for Israeli defence planning beyond threats from Iran, Gaza or Hezbollah.
A polemic opposing the Green Party’s proposal for a national “Fair Rents Guarantee” to keep rents permanently affordable, arguing the ambition is unrealistic and criticising its feasibility and potential costs.
Five researchers from HERE@Manchester (Tom Fryer, Charlie Deeks, Sylvie Lomer, Paul Smith and Steven Jones) provide a response to Universities UK’s 10 July 2026 guide on contextual admissions, analysing its guidance on fair and transparent contextual admissions practice.
Monthly round‑up highlighting the Resolution Foundation’s September work, notably a deep dive titled First Jobs, New Barriers on how technology can help young people without degrees transition into work.
Institute for Government report examines how the public understands government, analysing public perceptions and civic knowledge to inform communication and accountability reforms.
Finds that urban, suburban and rural Americans participate in public life at broadly similar overall rates, but differ in the specific civic activities they undertake, with variation across community types in how they engage.