What is the UK Board of Trade and what should it be? Your questions answered
Everything you need to know about what the UK Board of Trade is, what it does and most importantly, what it should do.Starmer’s next hundred days
Instead of joining the critical chorus reflecting on the last hundred days, we should ask what he can do in the next hundred to turn things around. Specifically, how can Starmer deliver meaningful change from one of the few PR successes from his time in the top job - his electorally popular ‘relationship reset’ with the EU.What is the ECHR and how does it work?
More than 70 years after Churchill, his party has become the party of law-breakers and human rights detractors with leading figures calling for a referendum on membership of the ECHR. But how does the ECHR work and why are they wrong to want out of it?Which States Decide the US Election?
What is a swing state? And how does the American voting system actually work? As the US election draws ominously close, we begin our coverage by explaining the electoral college system and taking a closer look at the seven ‘swing states’ that could decide this election.To be or not to be: The lost opportunities for Britain's performers
Between increased bureaucracy, visa troubles and funding shortfalls, Britain’s exit from the European Union has undermined that most quintessential of British industries, our world-leading creative sector. A Visa Waiver Agreement for Cultural Workers can begin to repair the damage.5 Ludicrous Moments from Tory Party Conference
Werewolves, frivolous mothers and Peter Andre, the Conservative Party are back in full swing and are as barmy as ever.Youth Mobility: much ado about bluffing?
Let's take a look at what youth mobility schemes actually are, and why they really, just maybe, aren't something people should be getting so worried about.Far-Right Renaissance: A lesson on legitimisation for the United Kingdom
As Austria becomes the latest European country to witness the success of the populist right-wing, Labour and the Conservatives must beware the potential for rapid legitimisation of Reform UK.What is the new EU Entry/Exit System and what will it mean in practice for British travellers?
After multiple delays, the EU’s new Entry/Exit System is set to launch in November this year, meaning in just over two months from now, Brits will face a new border process when travelling to and from countries within the Schengen Area.What does the rise of the AfD mean for Germany and the UK?
Maybe it's the history, maybe it’s Germany’s central position in Europe, but the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) enjoying any kind of success seems extra abhorrent and what happens next will be critical for Germany, the EU and the UK.The last government robbed British musicians of opportunities, the new government must give them back
Despite apparent recovery, it’s clear from talking to a range of music industry insiders that serious problems persistHate Has No Home Here
Like you I am sickened by the scenes unfolding across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is now clear that too little has been done, and for too long, to...What is a youth mobility scheme?
What is it? Do we already have them? And how do they benefit Britain? We answer all these questions and more below👇👇👇When Trump Picks JD Vance, Starmer Must Strengthen EU Alliance
While the new Labour government finds its feet, the fight for the White House rages on the other side of the Atlantic. Although the American campaign trail lacks the theatricality of waterslides, it has no shortage of drama. One of the most significant and alarming developments is Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee - a choice that signals a dark, inward turn for the US.To Counter Violent Extremes, We Must Reclaim the Middle Ground Boris Johnson claims we are heading for ‘serfdom’ if Starmer changes our awful Brexit deal. Ignore him
The case for talking to Brussels and seeking improvements is undeniable – except to those like Johnson, in a world of their ownSix constituencies to watch on election night for tactical voting
It’s official, Britain is a nation of tactical voters. Our latest massive poll suggests that in a week’s time, four in ten of us will vote tactically to turf Sunak out of Downing Street.2024 manifestos: an analysis
Here, we offer an overarching analysis of the manifestos - from the good, to the bad, to the just not that interesting (but probably important anyway).Scottish voters are the most Pro-European in Britain, they should have influence beyond opposition benches
The next UK Government will have the unprecedented opportunity and responsibility to rebuild the UK-EU relationship and as the most pro-European nation in the UK, the bulk of the Scottish electorate must be represented in the halls of power.Striking benefits: England's Euros squad is a celebration of immigration
Research shows that the 26-man England squad has 15 players who could have represented another country.