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Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster

After emerging as the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) election, Plaid Cymru is now establishing itself as the next Welsh government. It’s the first administration not led by Welsh Labour since devolution began 27 years ago. For UK Labour, Plaid’s breakthrough could become one of the most significant constitutional and political challenges of […]

The Humber region and its cities are a hub for carbon removal – here’s why

Mike Seaman/Shutterstock The Humber estuary in northern England is ideally suited to access abundant clean energy and massive carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage sites. This region is home to the world’s largest offshore wind farm, which will generate enough electricity for up to 6 million homes when completed by 2027. Further from the coast in the […]

Victims can’t access their court transcripts because they’re too expensive – the government says AI might be the answer

For years, victims of crime and those trying to challenge convictions have said that the UK’s system for accessing court records is prohibitively expensive and unnecessarily bureaucratic. The government has taken steps to improve this transparency. In a recent investigation, I revealed that the government has abandoned its policy of destroying court records. But significant […]

How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse

Billion Photos/Shutterstock Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The price […]

Westlife at 25: how the boyband emerged during Ireland’s economic boom

We were all flying without wings back in the heyday of Irish boy band Westlife. The group were formed in Dublin in 1998 and rose to international popularity during the early 2000s. The new release of their anniversary album, 25: The Ultimate Collection, affords an opportunity to reflect on the band’s story. They emerge as […]

Pregnancy is a chance to reshape family eating habits before the baby arrives

Rocketclips, Inc./Shutterstock Pregnancy is often regarded as a time to prepare the nursery, but it is also a useful moment to get the kitchen ready. For many expectant parents, the months before a baby arrives are filled with practical jobs: buying clothes, assembling a cot, choosing a pram, packing a hospital bag. Yet one of […]

How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia – under substantial strain. Since the war began in February, […]