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Regime Change from the Air: What It Means and Has It Worked in the Past?

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 By Caspian Davies

Two weeks ago, the United States launched a series of airstrikes against Iranian military assets, framing the intervention as an effort to weaken

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Opinion: Post-Graduation Nerves? It’s very understandable.

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 By Mayumi Singh

As a current university student, like many others, I am becoming increasingly anxious about my future post-graduation. From increasing student loan debt and

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The Federal Reserve: Curb Your Inflation

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 By Caspian Davies

For anyone who follows the White House on social media page or takes a look at Donald Trump’s own media platform, Truth Social,

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The Role of Risk in Britain’s layered Approach to Deradicalisation

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 By Hugh Seear

A recent dispute emerged between prison officials and the Parole Board, over the release of Zahid Iqbal, a terrorist who was jailed for

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Why Reform UK spells the end of the traditional two-party dominance by Labour and the Conservatives

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 By Bertie Bramham

If you were asked two years ago, do you think Reform will ever gain power and hold the keys of 10 Downing Street,

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The Arrest of Don Lemon: The Case of Independent Journalism

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 By Caspian Davies

On the 30th of January, former CNN news anchor Don Lemon was arrested by the FBI at a Los Angeles hotel on account

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Mark Carney: The Leader of the New Free World?

February 2, 2026 By Caspian Davies

Last week’s conferences at the World Economic Forum were perhaps the most tumultuous and drama-filled in its history. Overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s

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Explainer: What will the ‘Warm Homes Plan’ do to tackle fuel poverty

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 By Olivia Lyons

Deep-diving the UK Government’s £15 billion plan to combat fuel poverty and reduce energy bills.

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Deep Dive: Blair’s AI Bet: Who Controls UK AI Policy?

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 By Michael Mammadov

After Prime Minister Tony Blair left office, he established the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) to maintain his influence on policy.

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House of Cards: Ambitious Housing Policy Built on Shaky Foundations 

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 By Daniel Groves

As Starmer’s grip on government weakens, however, the construction of his overly optimistic solution to the UK’s housing crisis has revealed the policy’s uncertain foundations.

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