Andy Burnham Wants to Remake Britain. Can He?
Britain's prime minister is betting on a radical idea: that Westminster should give away more of its power. But transferring power is one thing. Making it work is another.
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9 storiesWhen AI Started Looking for Something Scientists Had Missed
An AI system has helped scientists identify a previously uncharacterised biological system hidden in viral DNA. Researchers do not yet know exactly what it does — and that may not be the most interesting part.
Read articleThe Hedges Are Coming Back
England is investing heavily in something most of us barely notice — restoring and planting hedgerows that support wildlife, protect soil and water, and connect fragmented habitats.
Read articleThe Licence That Comes Before the Licence
Northern Ireland is about to try something the rest of the UK has so far resisted: making the period after passing your test part of the learning process.
Read articleThe Children We Haven’t Met Yet
England spent years preparing for more children. Now pupil numbers are falling. The difficult part is deciding what happens next.
Read articleHomes by the Station: Who Will England’s New Planning Rules Actually Help?
England’s new planning framework favours housebuilding around well-connected stations. It could shorten journeys, reduce car dependence and create thousands of homes—but its success will depend on affordability, accessibility and whether local services grow alongside them.
Read articleThe Heatwave Warning Is Not a Heatwave Plan
Britain’s fifth heatwave of the summer has brought temperatures above 38°C, widespread drought and more than a thousand wildfires. Telling people to drink water and close their curtains is necessary advice, but it cannot substitute for making homes, workplaces and public services safe in a hotter country.
Read articleOne Interview to Prove You Need Protection
New asylum rules allow some claims to be decided after a single combined interview. For people who need time, legal advice or trust before disclosing persecution, the consequences could be irreversible.
Read articleWho Will Police the Bathroom Door?
The EHRC’s new Code describes sex-based facilities but offers no ordinary way to determine who may enter them. In the space between policy and enforcement, appearance becomes evidence and strangers become inspectors.
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