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Articles related to the United Kingdom.
UK Government: Unveiling secret dealings and hidden payments during the Pandemic
3 min read
The Department of Health and Social Care has made undisclosed payments totalling £137 million to a company owned by healthcare tech magnate Frank Hester, who donated £5 million to the Conservative Party.
Concrete crisis: Officials thought asbestos in schools was safe too – the same mistakes have been made over Raac
4 min read
Raac and asbestos in schools show that ‘official’ declarations of safety are not acceptable to families.
Anti-Net Zero groups welcome Sunak’s green U-turn – As civil servants left in disarray
7 min read
Rishi Sunak appears to have sided with anti-green MPs as officials are left confused over how the UK will achieve its legal commitment to net zero.
Sunak should be wary of backtracking on net zero – What history tells us about flip-flopping on the environment
6 min read
Rishi Sunak has delayed some of the UK’s key net zero targets – a look back at history may explain why.
Sunak’s Net Zero policy shift sparks controversy
17 min read
Rishi Sunak’s decision to slow down the UK’s shift to electric vehicles, postpone climate targets and scrap other plans have stirred up strong reactions from various quarters, including his own party. Does it make him a strong leader?
RAAC: The list of schools at risk in England
1 min read
In England, a significant number of schools are currently dealing with structural issues caused by the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). The government has already updated the list of affected schools as investigations continue.
Tears, compromise, divorce – what it’s like to leave the UK because of Brexit
4 min read
The plight of those who felt compelled to leave when that reality ended is often overlooked.