New plastics for a new era?
On 11 January 2018, the British Government committed itself to a crackdown on plastics....
Charity Commission update
The Charity Commission is yet to appoint the replacement of the outgoing Chair, William Shawcross....
Proposals for 2018–19 ad hoc committees sought
Lords Liaison Committee Chairman Lord McFall has this week invited members of the House of...
Challenges for the Chancellor in the 2017 Autumn Budget
The Chancellor faces several challenges in the Budget....
Free ports – a realistic prospect?
The concept of establishing free ports in the UK has some merit, but only in...
Energy Price Cap Policy Overview
The Government’s decision to reaffirm its commitment to a price cap, and use a Draft...
Has the UK learned the lessons of past industrial strategies?
Industrial strategy has shifted throughout contemporary history, but it is most associated with the interventionist...