Surprising role for enzyme in infant gut microbiome genesis
University of Birmingham-led study is first to characterise enzyme that feeds on particular sugar in breastmilk
- Published: 2 November 2026
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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
University of Birmingham wins national sustainability award
The University of Birmingham has been recognised nationally for its commitment to reducing emissions via the University’s vehicle fleet.
- Published: 29 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
Beyond the taper: Carer’s Allowance needs fundamental reform
CHASM Research Fellow Becky Driscoll responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget announcement on Carer's Allowance.
- Published: 28 October 2026
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