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From coalition to collapse ... and back again?
On the surface, this year's Liberal Democrat conference has been about growth, public services and the cost of living. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader...
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Framing the narrative in favour of Jackdaw
The UK’s Energy Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is likely to give the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field this autumn. A move that last weekend was given...
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From Manchester to Manhattan: Andy Burnham's Trump test
Andy Burnham on Tuesday faces one of his first major tests as Prime Minister on the international stage, heading to the UN General Assembly in New...
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The art of the teal
As ever, there has been no shortage of media coverage of Reform over the past fortnight. From controversy over the handling of protesters at party...
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Pay to stay: can England’s mayors follow Manchester’s lead and turn a ‘tourist tax’ into growth?
The government has given the green light to overnight visitor levies in England, establishing a new way for local areas to raise and spend more money...
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All change on local government reorganisation
Until just over a week ago, almost all councils knew where they were going with local government reorganisation (LGR). The government had made the...
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From drought to disruption: Why adaptation matters now
While the rains have finally come, the almost tropical humidity is a live reminder that our weather is still anything but ‘normal’. Despite green...
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Australia's AI chart crackdown signals a wider shift in trust and disclosure
Australia's decision to exclude largely AI-generated songs from its official music charts may appear to be a music industry issue. But it also...
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