Legal reforms to stop abusive SLAPPs fail to stop chilling effect of the powerful, study warns
Legal reforms designed to curb the abusive use of “SLAPPs” are insufficient to stop the rich and powerful trying to...
Politics & Society
Climate change drives ‘emptying’ of rural Bhutan
Homes are being abandoned as climate change accelerates migration out of rural Bhutan, new research shows. The mountain kingdom is...
Major new study will empower African nations to harness international law
A major new study will empower African nations to harness international law to navigate the increasingly complex threats to their...
Low-performing organisations more likely to look outside for knowledge, study shows
People in low-performing organisations are more likely to look to others working elsewhere to access new knowledge and practices, a...
Communities unite behind campaign for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are coming together to support a bid for Cornwall and the Isles...
Major new summit brings together communities to find solutions for Cornwall’s housing challenges
Communities, experts and policymakers have come together at a major summit to seek practical solutions for Cornwall’s housing challenges. The...
Few percentage points could make difference between huge losses and gains in local elections
Slight changes to turnout or support could make the difference between momentous losses and colossal gains for political parties in...
Democratic oversight of new government ‘War Book’ key to ensuring support
The country’s new 'War Book' must be subject to democratic accountability to ensure any new powers are just, effective and...
Voters should expect more candidates and longer ballots in 2026 local elections, analysis shows
Voters heading to the polls in the 2026 local elections in England should expect to again see more candidates and...