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European Family Law after Brexit

By Ruth Lamont Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted: April 5, 2017

Following the referendum vote in favour of UK withdrawal from the European Union, much concern has focused on the status of UK families in other Member States and the status of EU nationals resident in the UK. Here, Dr Ruth Lamont considers the implications of Brexit on family law in the UK and suggests a […]

Tagged With: Brexit, EU, european law, family law, great repeal act, UK

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Shared parental leave: baby steps towards equality?

By Ben Kerrane and Emma Banister Filed Under: British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: April 5, 2017

On the second anniversary of the introduction of shared parental leave into UK law, Doctors Emma Banister and Ben Kerrane look at the story so far and how policy changes can ensure greater success in the future. Claims that shared leave is a ‘failing’ policy have been shown to be based on erroneous statistics Wider […]

Tagged With: family, policy, shared parental leave, work

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Connecting Greater Manchester: The mayoral challenge

By Graham Winch Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted: April 3, 2017

With the Greater Manchester mayoral campaign now well under way, it’s clear that transport will be one of the key issues for many residents, as revealed in Manchester Evening News’ survey. Here, Professor Graham Winch lays out why improving transport should be a priority for the new mayor and suggests some of the future challenges […]

Tagged With: Greater Manchester, transport

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Inclusive Growth : what should be on the new Greater Manchester mayor’s agenda?

Ruth Lupton By Ruth Lupton Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Urban Posted: March 29, 2017

With the election of the Greater Manchester’s new metro mayor a few weeks away, the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit are producing a number of short policy briefings around what policies the mayor could adopt around inclusive growth. Here, Professor Ruth Lupton summarises their first policy briefing and identifies some key priorities for the new mayor. […]

Tagged With: Greater Manchester, inclusive growth, Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit, metro mayor, productivity

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Cities Innovation: Footprint for Inclusive Economics

Su Maddock By Su Maddock Filed Under: British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: March 28, 2017

Despite devolution deals continuing to make headlines, the United Kingdom remains one of the centralised states in the western world. Here, Dr Su Maddock makes the link between effective regional governance, inclusive growth, and the innovations and negotiating capacities that are essential to meeting the challenges of Brexit. The UK’s regional economic inequalities, rather than […]

Tagged With: Brexit, devolution, inclusive growth, inequality, productivity

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Brexit and the Meaning of ‘Taking Back Control’: Great State Expectations?

Dave RichardsKingsley PurdamLiz Richardson By Dave Richards, Kingsley Purdam, Liz Richardson and Oliver James Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted: March 27, 2017

As part of their ongoing research into Brexit, governance and populism at the Universities of Manchester and Exeter, Professor Dave Richards, Professor Oliver James, Dr. Kinglsey Purdam and Dr. Liz Richardson offer their reflections on the systemic challenges facing the UK as our government prepares to make Brexit official. Despite its ubiquity, exactly what ‘take back […]

Tagged With: Brexit, europe, westminster

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A world without Down’s Syndrome? Is the non-invasive test for Down’s a positive medical breakthrough or a tool for eugenics?

By Rebecca Bennett Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: March 27, 2017

In 2018, Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for genetic conditions and variations will be available on the NHS. Here, Professor Rebecca Bennett looks at the controversy over this test being used to detect Down’s syndrome and argues for a policy of voluntary non-directive screening and testing.   Our current ‘opt-out’ screening practice for Down’s in pregnancy already […]

Tagged With: bioethics, down's, downs syndrome, health policy, NIPT, nuffield coucil of bioethics, nuffield report, pregnancy screening

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VIDEO BLOG: Wood stove emissions – how significant are they and how do we minimise them?

By Patricia Thornley Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment Posted: March 22, 2017

Following on from her blog about the role of wood stoves and biomass (wood-burning) energy generation, Professor Patricia Thornley discusses in further detail the factors associated with biomass heating and the emissions they produce.     

Tagged With: Air pollution, biomass, climate change, energy, wood stoves

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Britain’s ‘white working-class’: A divisive term for progressive policy or a necessary distinction?

By Daniel Evans Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Ethnicity, Growth and Inclusion Posted: March 21, 2017

In response to the Runneymede Trust and CLASS’s report on the white working-class released today, Daniel Evans considers whether this term helps or hinders progressive policies to help those it seeks to define. It would be wrong to privilege the ‘white working-class’ over BME working-class groups, given the levels of ethnic inequality Policy needs to […]

Tagged With: BME, Brexit, Centre for Labour and Social Studies, ethnicity, productivity, Runnymede Trust, white working-class, working class

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Manchester: On the road to becoming a cycling city

James Evans By James Evans Filed Under: Urban Posted: March 20, 2017

To celebrate the launch of the Manchester Urban Institute, and to highlight  the expertise of its academics in terms of urban research, MUI have joined up with Policy@Manchester to deliver a series of blogs focused on the Manchester urban area.  Manchester, the home of British Cycling, is finally beginning to fully embrace two wheels, says […]

Tagged With: cycling, Manchester Cycling Lab, MUI

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