Why armed forces families matter for defence
Supporting armed forces families and communities is central to operational effectiveness and long term national resilience.
- Published: 9 November 2026
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Ukrainians blocked from skilled jobs by visa status
Survey finds highly-qualified professionals unable to access jobs matching their skills, and young people face barriers to education.
- Published: 5 November 2026
Trump leads Republicans “off an electoral cliff” in midterms
Dr Adam Quinn from the University of Birmingham, reflects on the US midterm results & what it means for the future of the Trump presidency.
- Published: 4 November 2026
Aristocrats replaced with assetocrats in the House of Lords
Comprehensive analysis of the House of Lords in more than a decade finds wealth and elite privilege remain deeply embedded in parliament.
- Published: 30 October 2026
Budget: A move towards a more sustainable UK fiscal regime
Professor Aditya Goenka explains why the decision to accept a reduced fiscal headroom is preferable to mechanically restoring the buffer.
- Published: 29 October 2026
A budget for the bond markets, not for radical change
Professor Matt Flinders reflects on Burnham's first budget.
- Published: 29 October 2026
Home is the heart, but a mortgage is the misery
Dr James Gregory questions home ownership as the only route to happiness, responding to decisions made in the 2026 Autumn Budget.
- Published: 28 October 2026
Breath still being held for big social care changes
Professor Robin Miller reacts to a Budget that revealed little about the promised National Care Service.
- Published: 28 October 2026
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