UK

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...

Acclaimed Ukrainian war poet to share frontline insights with British Commandos and general public

A former Ukrainian soldier whose wartime poetry has earned international acclaim is to visit British commandos to discuss the realities...

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...

Pioneering work begins to help young people sit GCSEs to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis 

A pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis will allow young people not in...

Space Worms! Scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions

British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could...

Limited jobs block social mobility opportunities for young people in coastal and rural areas, study shows

Social mobility opportunities for young people in coastal and rural areas are constrained by the lack of jobs available, a...