Devolution in 2026: The Fractured State of the UK
As Scotland edges closer to a second independence referendum and Welsh devolution demands grow louder, the United Kingdom's constitutional…
Emily Chen
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The UK General Election Aftermath: What Changed and What Didn't
Labour's landslide victory reshaped Westminster's political scene, but a year on from polling day, many of the structural problems that…
James Whitfield
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Local Elections 2025: Key Battlegrounds as Labour Defends Gains and Tories Fight for Survival
Over 8,000 council seats across England are up for election in May 2025, with Labour defending historic gains from 2021 while the…
Sarah Mitchell
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How the UK Budget Works
The UK Budget is the government's annual statement of tax and spending plans, delivered by the Chancellor and checked by the OBR. Here is…
Liam Chen
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What Does an MP Actually Do?
A Member of Parliament represents a constituency, scrutinises the government and helps make laws. Here is what an MP actually does day to…
Liam Chen
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Planning System Reform: Can Overhauling Local Planning Rules Solve the UK Housing Crisis?
The UK's planning system is under intense scrutiny as the government pledges to build 1.5 million homes by 2029. Proposed reforms include…
Sarah Mitchell
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What Is the House of Lords?
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament, an unelected body that scrutinises and revises legislation. Here is its…
Liam Chen
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Council Tax Rises Hit 5% Across England and Wales as Local Authorities Face Funding Crisis
Local councils across England and Wales are implementing the maximum permitted 5% council tax increase for 2025-26, with social care…
Sarah Mitchell
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Metro Mayors and Devolution: How England's Regional Leaders Are Reshaping Local Democracy
England's 11 metro mayors now govern over 40% of the population with powers over transport, housing, skills, and economic development. The…
Sarah Mitchell
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