Catastrophic dangers await Burnham’s push for English devolution
Warns that Andy Burnham’s advocacy for English devolution risks serious consequences, outlining perceived dangers and political obstacles to his proposed decentralisation agenda.
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Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with J to L)
Provides partner-level snapshots of the UK’s trade and investment positions for countries and territories whose names begin with J, K or L, setting out bilateral trade flows and investment statistics to support analysis and policy work.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with S)
Snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with overseas partners whose names begin with S, providing partner-level statistics on trade flows and investment stocks to inform understanding of bilateral economic links.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with T to V)
Presents UK trade and investment position data for partners whose names begin with T, U or V, offering bilateral statistics on imports, exports and investment that feed into assessments of international economic relationships.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with C to F)
Offers partner-level snapshots of the UK’s trade and investment positions for partners beginning with C, D, E or F, detailing bilateral trade flows and investment stocks for policymakers and analysts.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with P to R)
Presents partner-level UK trade and investment statistics for countries and territories beginning with P, Q or R, supplying data on bilateral imports, exports and investment stocks for analysts and decision-makers.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with W to Z)
Provides snapshots of the UK’s trade and investment positions with partners whose names begin with W, X, Y or Z, presenting bilateral trade flows and investment statistics for use in international economic analysis.
NI Milk Quality Statistics, July 2026
Monthly milk quality statistics for July 2026 for Northern Ireland, compiled from milk purchaser returns to DAERA to monitor compositional and safety indicators relevant to the dairy industry.
Background Quality Report: Corporation Tax liabilities and receipts
A background quality report explains strengths and limitations of HMRC’s published corporation tax liabilities and receipts statistics to help users interpret data sources, coverage, methodology and known weaknesses.
Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin: 1 April to 30 June 2026
Provides a measure of construction output in Northern Ireland for the quarter 1 April to 30 June 2026, presenting quarterly construction activity statistics.
Latter-day Saints are highly religious, though not uniformly so
Latter‑day Saints are generally highly religious but with variation: members in the Mountain region and those with higher education levels report especially high religiosity, so observance is not uniform across the group.
Latter-day Saints largely identify as Republican but stand out from their partisan peers on diversity issues
While Latter‑day Saints largely identify as Republican, 75% of Latter‑day Saint Republicans say racial and ethnic diversity strengthens the country versus about 60% of Republicans overall, marking them as more favourable on this issue.
Recording: From Silos to Statecraft: Whole-of-Government Cyber Deterrence in Europe
A recorded expert panel discussion with government, industry and academic practitioners on adopting a whole-of-government, campaigns-based approach to cyber deterrence in Europe and what that demands of national capitals.
This all seems a little swift to be honest
Contends councils should be able to compel repair or reuse of long-neglected properties, citing international examples of prolonged urban decay and arguing for sensible time limits and enforcement powers for local authorities.
Why the on-campus experience matters more than ever
Lucy Haire argues the on‑campus student experience is increasingly important for universities’ attractiveness and accommodation strategies, drawing on a roundtable held alongside Professor William Whyte’s report on the past and future of student housing.
Joint Statement on UK-Philippines Joint Economic and Trade Committee
The UK and the Philippines concluded the second Joint Economic and Trade Committee ministerial meeting with a joint statement setting out agreed priorities for bilateral economic and trade cooperation and next steps for implementation.
Overseas representatives
The piece describes France’s system of parliamentary representation for overseas departments and territories — 27 of 577 National Assembly seats and additional senators — and presents it as a straightforward model for integrating overseas communities.
ASEAN-UK Economic Partnership: Joint Media Statement
ASEAN and the UK mark five years of their economic partnership with a joint media statement committing to cooperation on trade, investment, supply chains and economic resilience.
Animal use in veterinary vaccines quality control falls to lowest levels in a decade
Average animal numbers used to release a single batch of veterinary vaccine have dropped 41% over a decade, from 29 animals in 2013 to 17 in 2024, reflecting reduced animal use in quality‑control testing.
DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication
Multi‑factor authentication (MFA) will be introduced for all DSCC Online users to enhance account security, requiring users to adopt additional verification steps to access the Legal Aid Agency's digital case management system.
Precision bred organism marketing notice (reference: PBM/26/MUAC/001)
A DEFRA marketing notice records a precision-bred status application for a banana plant, providing information on the submitted precision breeding marketing notice (reference PBM/26/MUAC/001) and its regulatory considerations.
Lap dancing clubs: how are they licensed?
Lap dancing clubs in England and Wales will ordinarily require a local authority sex establishment licence, with licensing processes and conditions set by councils to regulate operation and activities.
CNC attends Europe’s top Emergency Services Show
Civil Nuclear Constabulary officers and staff attended the Emergency Services Show to engage thousands of visitors, showcase the Authorised Firearms Officer role, raise public awareness and support recruitment efforts.
Time is the simplest thing
Essay arguing economics should treat time as a fundamental fourth dimension, stressing that transactions unfold over time and that interest reflects the price of waiting, with implications for economic modelling and policy thinking.
Appendix C: Full list of variables in profile information
Appendix C lists all variables used in the study’s profile information, specifying items included in the standard and extended profiles and noting which survey batteries and variables were excluded from analysis.
DfI Driver, Vehicle, Operator & Enforcement Statistics-2026-27-Q1
Quarterly Driver, Vehicle, Operator & Enforcement statistics for Northern Ireland (Q1 2026–27) covering testing, licensing and Driver and Vehicle Agency enforcement and compliance activities.
Data analysis support from the Policy Insights Unit
The Policy Insights Unit’s Open Innovation Team is offering data analysis support to government teams, helping convert data and evidence into clearer, usable insights to inform policy development and decision‑making.
Systems Insight Team
The Open Innovation Team’s Systems Insight Team provides support to government teams using systems thinking to address complex policy and delivery challenges, emphasising holistic analysis and interdependencies.
No, Japan has not introduced 'anti-Islam' laws
Viral social posts claiming Japan has banned halal food, mosques, burqas and the call to prayer are false; Japan has not introduced such laws and its constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Full Fact finds.
Iceland still wants a close relationship with the EU
Reports that Iceland’s referendum narrowly rejected reopening EU accession talks, but argues Reykjavik still seeks a close relationship with the EU; the piece analyses political drivers behind maintaining strong ties despite the vote.