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Plans vs. progress: The delivery dilemma
Yesterday, amidst a media frenzy focused entirely on other matters, Wes Streeting, Health Secretary, officially launched his National Cancer Plan. A...
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Starmer apologises to Epstein’s victims but government remains under pressure over Mandelson scandal
The Prime Minister today apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein as his government continued to come under pressure over the revelations...
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Nuclear South West rises again
Last week, SEC Newgate was delighted to support the relaunch of Nuclear South West (NSW) to deliver an engaging morning of discussion in Taunton. 2026...
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Shaking up the system: NESO’s spatial planning reforms move forward
A quiet revolution is gathering pace in the UK electricity system. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) development of three inter-related...
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Some thoughts on Gorton: why the by-election may put a Denton Labour's Manchester stronghold
The eyes of British politics will be focussed sharply on Greater Manchester this February. The by-election in Gorton and Denton, which has already...
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Epstein and Mandelson put trust in politics back in the spotlight
In November 2025, Sir Keir Starmer declared that “every minute that's not spent talking about and dealing with the cost of living is a minute wasted...
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Why AI Can’t Scale Without the Space Sector
The news that SpaceX has acquired xAI marks one of the most consequential shifts in the global technology landscape. Far more than a restructuring...
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Millennials drive a buy-to-let resurgence despite a tougher market
Buy-to-let (BTL) landlords have been an easy target for recent governments. As political parties look to win votes by helping young people onto the...
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