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Chernobyl anniversary: dealing with the fallout

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

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 […]

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

Claire HoolohanMaria Sharmina By and Filed Under: All posts Posted:

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 […]

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The Panama Papers and the stumbling blocks to exposing secret activity

Black and white headshot of Prof Nick Lord By Filed Under: All posts Posted:

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 […]

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Patience is a virtue on the road to Devo

Iain Deas By Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted:

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 […]

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

Jill Rubery By Filed Under: All posts Posted:

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 […]

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Democracy and devolution: an agenda for the Greater Manchester mayor

Francesca Gains By Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted:

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, […]

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

By Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted:

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 […]

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Why I’m unconvinced by Cameron localism and DevoManc chatter

By Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted:

DevoManc’s control of health is at the centre of the government’s localism policy – but the policy is a sham, argues David Walker. Lack of attention Since the ‘historic day’ a year ago when the health secretary stood alongside the chancellor in signing the Greater Manchester health devolution deal, Jeremy Hunt has not – it’s fair to […]

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Devo Manc – risk, opportunity or threat?

Diane Coyle By Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted:

The handing over of the health budget to Greater Manchester authorities carries both risk and opportunity says Diane Coyle, who argues that delivering on data and analysis will be key for policymakers.   The risk is obvious: as with the entire Devo Manc process, those concerned have to make it work. They have to spend […]

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Savings, services and silver bullets – is integration all it’s cracked up to be?

Frances O'Grady By Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted:

Manchester will have its work cut out plugging the funding gap in the current economic climate and greater integration of health and social care, while essential, may not deliver savings or reduced hospital admissions, argues Frances O’Grady. A new architecture With the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act receiving royal assent at the beginning of […]

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