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TTIP trade deal: will new measures weaken Governments’ power to act in the public interest?

By Nicolette Butler Filed Under: All posts, Europe Posted: April 28, 2016

One of the biggest bones of contention in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks centres on the proposed Investment Court System. Critics are concerned that the ‘investor-state dispute settlement’ mechanism could weaken the power of governments to act in the best interests of their people. Whilst the EU Commission has sought to allay critics […]

How the danger from the EU-US trade agreement TTIP still lurks in the fine print

By Gabriel Siles-Brügge Filed Under: All posts, Europe Posted: April 26, 2016

Controversy surrounding the UK’s trading relationship with the US continues, following President Barack Obama’s visit here. Whilst investment protection remains the key issue in the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks, Gabriel Siles-Brügge argues that a key danger is being ignored: the agreement’s cross-cutting regulatory provisions. This week sees the 13th round of […]

Chernobyl anniversary: dealing with the fallout

By Francis Livens Filed Under: All posts, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: April 26, 2016

Today marks the 30-year anniversary of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl. There are important lessons for governments to learn from the nuclear incidents of the past. The implications of their actions have significant and far-reaching consequences, says Francis Livens, as he reflects on his own experiences of the events during spring 1986. I find it […]

Are land-use policies jeopardising the UK’s resilience to climate change and population growth?

By Claire Hoolohan and Maria Sharmina Filed Under: All posts Posted: April 22, 2016

Land provides a wide range of goods and services to society. But with multiple demands placed on our land, both now and into the future, Claire Hoolohan and Maria Sharmina ask why are land-use policies failing to make the most of UK land? Land is an invaluable resource that sustains much of the UK economy […]

The Panama Papers and the stumbling blocks to exposing secret activity

By Nick Lord Filed Under: All posts Posted: April 14, 2016

The unprecedented leak of 11.5 million files at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal has caused headlines around the world and a headache for many rich and powerful people, including our own Prime Minister. But what was surprising, argues Dr Nicholas Lord, was not just the sheer size of the leak, but that the […]

Patience is a virtue on the road to Devo

By Iain Deas Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted: April 6, 2016

Leeds was once lauded as an innovator in respect of city-regional governance. But, argues Iain Deas, while recent accounts have emphasised local disagreement about the geography of devolution deals, it is possible to interpret Yorkshire’s experience in a more positive light. Recent media coverage of devolution deals in Yorkshire has highlighted conflict around rival proposals […]

What are the real implications for equality in junior doctors’ new contracts?

By Jill Rubery Filed Under: All posts Posted: April 5, 2016

The government has just released its Equality Analysis of the contract it intends to impose on junior doctors. Its ‘tortured logic’ reveals much about what the government really thinks about gender equality and work and family life issues, argues Jill Rubery. If you delve into the 38-page document from the Department of Health, and work […]

Democracy and devolution: an agenda for the Greater Manchester mayor

By Francesca Gains Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted: April 5, 2016

There are democratic gains to be made from the election of a Greater Manchester mayor, argues Francesca Gains – but only if the right checks and balances are built in. On 5 May vast swathes of the country will go to the polls. Voters will elect a new mayor and assembly members in Greater London, […]

How Greater Manchester’s new mayor could use transport policy to get the city region moving

By Luke Raikes Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: April 4, 2016

When the victorious Greater Manchester Mayor emerges next May, they will find themselves with significant transport powers – but strong leadership and beefed-up accountability will be needed to realise the full benefits, argues Luke Raikes. This time next year, Greater Manchester will be experiencing its first ever mayoral election campaign. This will be a significant […]

TTIP trade deal: will new measures weaken Governments’ power to act in the public interest?

How the danger from the EU-US trade agreement TTIP still lurks in the fine print

Chernobyl anniversary: dealing with the fallout

Are land-use policies jeopardising the UK’s resilience to climate change and population growth?

The Panama Papers and the stumbling blocks to exposing secret activity

Patience is a virtue on the road to Devo

What are the real implications for equality in junior doctors’ new contracts?

Democracy and devolution: an agenda for the Greater Manchester mayor

How Greater Manchester’s new mayor could use transport policy to get the city region moving

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