Opinion: Politicians will have to find a way past the current political paralysis in France, but financial markets have less patience The post EU can’t muddle through another monetary crisis appeared first on Newsroom.| Newsroom
Opinion: Crops now grown will no longer survive, water shortages will become widespread, and food will be scarce The post Net-zero is a pipe dream: civilisation now faces an existential threat appeared first on Newsroom.| Newsroom
This week, Wilberforce Publications launched Seeing the Hand of God, a new book by Monica and Clifford Hill that details their experience of remarkable answered prayer.| Christian Concern
The Tories have consciously uncoupled from reality| New Statesman
Even the Doing-OK parts suffer from the anxieties of Broken Britain| New Statesman
It will be a privilege to watch cricket history and innovation converge| New Statesman
The government must take steps to foster the development of more supported housing, writes Margaret Mullane, MP for Dagenham and Rainham| Finance and Development
Instead of treating nature as something separate to us, like a property we have a right to destroy, we can reassess our relationship to it| Finance and Development
Local authority trading companies give councils a mechanism for more direct involvement in development, writes Jemma Shorrock, associate director at Boyer| Finance and Development
The Northern Housing Consortium’s parliamentary inquiry into housing-led regeneration will maximise the benefits to Northern communities, writes NHC chief executive Tracy Harrison| Finance and Development
Like many others, the Conservative Party leader believes in cultural Christianity - just not Jesus Christ himself. Here are your responses:| Christian Concern
The people drafting Canadian agriculture policy should understand agriculture and how said policy will impact the day-to-day realities faced by farmers, Farmtario’s Kristy Nudds writes. The post Farm disconnect becomes farm policy disconnect appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorOp/Ed & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
New Canadians can carry highly diverse emotional experiences with food, a communication with them needs to take that into account.| Manitoba Co-operator
Superb conversation this evening with the excellent Michael Rowland. Great to get to discuss When Australia Became a Republic in such depth. >>> Listen back: the ABC Radio National HourFirst broadcast 6:00pm Monday 29 September 2025| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
Delighted to join Paul Culliver on Mornings at ABC Newcastle to talk When Australia Became a Republic. >>> Listen back from 2:02:16| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
Hans van LeeuwenInternational Economics Editor “Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, landed in London this week to catch up with his political soulmate, Sir Keir Starmer. “He has been a regular visitor to Britain since taking office just over three years ago, having attended both the funeral of Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles. […]| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
Laughing at the Royal Family is an age-old tradition, from jesters in medieval courts to Monty Python, The Windsors and Australia’s Rubbery Figures. Turns out the very notion of a king or queen is actually really quite funny. Nations led not by the person whose expertise and vision earned the job, but the person whose mum or dad just […]| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
Yamily Zavala, PhD, talks soil health for farmers and ranchers at a grazing club field day at Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan. The post Improving soil health on the ranch appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Folk memory, songs, place names, and oral histories are being deployed by the Somerset Eel Recovery Project (SERP) in its work to bring this critically endangered species back to the Somerset Levels. Those stories and songs are a reminder that the Levels once teemed with eels.| The Past
In the previous few columns I have explored some of the great towns of Roman Britain – so, as a change of pace, here I will begin a new mini-series on the country’s great prehistoric sites. I will commence this month with a series of locations in Norfolk and Suffolk.| The Past
After 10 months away, it’s clear the fashion industry is still going round in circles over balancing speed with ethics and sustainability| Just Style
Head of Public Policy Tim Dieppe comments on yesterday’s terrorist attack on a synagogue in north Manchester On Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish festival of the year, we heard the horrific news of a terrorist attack on a Jewish synagogue in Manchester. Our thoughts and prayers go up for all the victims and their relatives ...| Christian Concern
Europe's healthcare sector faces a dual challenge: delivering high-quality care while managing rising energy costs and reducing carbon emissions. Hospitals and clinics are energy-intensive operations – spending between €2,200 and €3,900 per bed annually on energy. That equates to roughly 2.1–10% of operating expenses, depending on the facility, and represents a significant strain on already tight budgets. The post Healthcare’s energy transition needs creative financing appeared firs...| Medical Device Network
Andrea Williams comments on Charlie Kirk’s witness, the Unite the Kingdom march, and the hope of Jesus Christ Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Parliament of Colombia. I was invited there by a 50 strong caucus of pro-life members of Congress to bring the story of what has happened in the ... The post Only Jesus can heal and unite the kingdom appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Public Policy researcher explains why opposing assisted suicide is a gospel issue Last week, Labour peer Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe provoked outrage when he appeared to support assisted suicide as a method of population control. This was during the second reading in the Lords of Kim Leadbeater’s bill for legalising assisted suicide. You can watch ... The post Assisted suicide is a first-order gospel issue appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Caroline Santer is Headteacher of the King’s School in Eastleigh and is one of the claimants in the case challenging the government’s imposition of tax on Christian schools. Here she comments on the effects the policy has had on the school and God’s continued faithfulness to them Like many independent school leaders across the country, ... The post Christian school trusting God through government’s tax imposition appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Are pro-Christian statements from the right wing genuine? Communications Manager Paul Huxley comments on the claims and counter-claims Is the political right co-opting Christianity? A Guardian editorial this week thinks so. It says: “At last Saturday’s rally the striking proliferation of wooden crosses and flags bearing Christian slogans suggest an ominous and rising influence on the British ... The post Is the right wing revival real? appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Education Team Administrator Emily Bourne analyses the recent Committee debate in the House of Lords on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill After being rushed through the House of Commons earlier this year, the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill continues to be scrutinised in the House of Lords. We have previously warned about the dangers ... The post Christian assemblies under threat from major Government bill appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Carys Moseley comments on Wes Streeting’s apparent double-standard on gender; was exposed on social media this week We need to talk about Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s approach to sex and gender issues. This may not seem like the most important thing in politics right now. Indeed there are numerous commentators who think that things have ... The post Where does Wes Streeting really stand on sex and gender issues? appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Tim Dieppe comments on a statement in Parliament this week about the operation of sharia courts Sarah Sackman MP, The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice, responded to a topical question in the House of Commons this week from Reform MP Sarah Pochin. Pochin asked: “Does the new Secretary of State for Justice recognise sharia ... The post Government says sharia courts in line with British values appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Andrea Williams writes in tribute to Charlie Kirk following his assassination “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and will safely bring me into his heavenly kingdom. To him is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.” – 2 Timothy 4:18 These were some of the Apostle Paul’s last written words before his ... The post Charlie Kirk lost his life to gain it appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Niel Deepnarain comments on our international symposium that we hosted at our offices this week In a time when the gospel faces mounting pressure across continents, our international symposium became a sanctuary of truth, unity and vision. We had the profound honour of hosting international delegates from Nepal, India, Barbados, St Vincent, Grenada, Jamaica, Colombia, ... The post Global Call to Courage: Reflections from our International Symposium appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
The Wilberforce Collective is a community of young adults who want to see society transformed by Jesus in all areas of public life. Last week, Christian Concern hosted its 15th annual Academy, bringing over 70 new delegates to the community, and equipping them to engage and confront the culture with the hope of Jesus. He ... The post The Academy 2025: a new generation ready and eager to share gospel truth appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Paul Huxley gives a Christian perspective on free speech On Monday, comedy writer and women’s rights activist Graham Linehan flew into Heathrow Airport. Waiting for his arrival were five armed police officers. They arrested him on the spot, claiming that three posts he made on X were inciting violence towards trans people. All sorts of ... The post Taming the tongue: how free should speech be? appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
How does the remarkable legacy of British missionaries and soldiers in Korea connect with the gospel work of Christian Concern in the UK and overseas? Andrea Williams explores the connections emphasised at the recent Make the UK Holy Again conference When I stood at the Make the UK Holy Again conference (4-7 August 2025), my ... The post More precious than gold: Why the Make the UK Holy Again conference matters appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
Andrea Minichiello Williams reflects on the legacy of Dr James Dobson I give thanks to God for the life and witness of Dr James Dobson who has been called home to glory. I first remember finding out about him and Focus on the Family as a student at university in the 1980s and have followed ... The post Dr. James Dobson’s pro-family, pro-gospel legacy appeared first on Christian Concern.| Christian Concern
The UK has long been a global leader in financial services. Today, we have a unique opportunity to lead again – this time in building the digital infrastructure that will define the future of finance. Around the world, governments are racing to modernise capital markets. From stablecoins and tokenised bonds to blockchain-based settlement and smart... Read more »| Politics.co.uk
Delivering the Robin Cook memorial lecture was one of the greatest privileges of my time in Parliament. But it wasn’t just a privilege – it was a burden too. The name Robin Cook still carries a weight that few in politics today can match. To honour it properly meant going beyond platitudes, to wrestle with... Read more » The post Clive Lewis: ‘Robin Cook showed us politics at its most serious. Labour has lost that balance’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
A little more than a year after their resounding general election win, the Labour Party gathers in Liverpool this weekend hoping to rekindle the goodwill that swept them into office in the summer of 2024. After a bruising year of negative headlines and sliding poll numbers, the word is that this year’s conference slogan will... Read more » The post Renewing the message: how can Labour fix its broken comms? appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
Canada’s new federal government needs to invest in a strategic trade plan for agriculture and agri-food. The post Trade policy matters, and Canadian agriculture needs to be on the board appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorEditorial & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
There’s an interesting piece in the Sunday Times today. They’re not the only ones. It’s hard to disagree with the views expressed in the piece by former Tory MSP Adam Tomkins. The Holyrood talent pool is so wretched, and looks set to become so much worse next May, that the article is reduced to suggesting […]| Wings Over Scotland
I spent yesterday trying to work out exactly why I was so depressed about the fatal shooting of conservative American activist Charlie Kirk. It wasn’t because I shared many of his opinions &#…| Wings Over Scotland
The post Carmichael: Canada’s economy needs to touch grass appeared first on The Logic.| The Logic
The post Carmichael: Tiff Macklem is trying to wake Canada up appeared first on The Logic.| The Logic
Brownfield building sounds too good to be true – and it is| New Statesman
With luck and careful management, the Prime Minister should get through Labour conference without political disaster| New Statesman
Discovered as recently as 1989, the Neolithic settlement submerged beneath the waters of Lake Bracciano, at La Marmotta, near Rome, Italy, has yielded rich evidence of life 7,000 years ago. New analysis of the five boats found at the site suggest that they could have been used for the sea voyages that led to the spread of Neolithic practices to the islands of the Mediterranean.| The Past
A well-worn joke goes that archaeologists find their careers in ruins. This is sometimes literally true: at least since the 1970s, and in cities on all inhabited continents, crises sparked by deindustrialisation, decay, and dereliction have been an assured portent of large-scale excavations. It is not just that when business goes down, archaeology goes in.| The Past
Yesterday, I was able to cross off another archaeological site from my ‘must-see-one-day’ list. It was Hallstatt, the settlement that has given its name to the early Iron Age of Europe’s past. First, I was lucky to visit the Natural History Museum in Vienna, where there is a major section devoted to this site.| The Past
Nearby canola futures slipped further back during the week ended Sept. 4, 2025, as they approached C$600 per tonne.| Manitoba Co-operator
Children have been told for decades not to trust everything they see on a screen; adults today, farmers included, should remember that lesson in their newly online worlds. The post Guarding against misinformation: Do you believe in house hippos? appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorOp/Ed & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Talking public space and independent media, I was honoured to join Daniel Burt, Nat Harris and Jason Moore for RRR’s Radiothon 2025. Dig deeper everyone! >>> Listen back on RRR from 1:16:38| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
Vaccinations were first trialled in 1796 by Edward Jenner, a rural country doctor in Berkeley, in my constituency. He published the results of his work in 1798. Since their introduction, it is estimated that vaccines have saved more than 500 million lives, and they remain the single most effective health intervention ever. The story of... Read more » The post Dr Simon Opher: ‘Reform UK’s vaccine crankery is a dangerous threat to our national security’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
The Terminally Ill Adults Bill has its second reading in the House of Lords today. I was devastated when it was passed by the House of Commons earlier this year. I’m not ashamed to say that my reaction is rooted in both my Christianity and my liberalism. Modern, John Stuart Mill liberals believe in individual... Read more » The post Tim Farron: ‘My opposition to assisted dying is rooted in liberalism and Christianity’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
When we talk about the great health challenges facing the UK, cancer and heart disease rightly come to mind. But too often we overlook dementia – the leading cause of death in this country for some time. Behind that statistic is a person, a family, and a community living with the uncertainty that this condition... Read more » The post Douglas McAllister: ‘A dementia diagnosis should be a right, not a waiting game’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is set to fundamentally improve work for the millions of workers stuck on exploitative short and zero-hours contracts. But it’s not a done deal — key hurdles still need to be overcome to deliver what we promised at the last election. Not least the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats who have been... Read more »| Politics.co.uk
David Lammy’s appointment comes at a critical moment, as the Sentencing Bill begins its journey through Parliament| Prison Reform Trust
We’ve seen first-hand what meaningful devolution can achieve when matched with a commitment to making great places, writes Rebecca Bennett Casserly, corporate director of development at WHG.| Inside Housing
Public services are being stripped bare while councils send millions to private landlords, writes Nye Jones, head of campaigns at Generation Rent.| Inside Housing
The key to changing public opinion on density is good design, writes Nigel Booen, director of design at planning consultancy Boyer| Inside Housing
Lord Mandelson may no longer be US ambassador, but Starmer still has many questions he must answer about this debacle. The post Gavin Williamson: ‘Appointing Mandelson was a grave error – Starmer must be held accountable’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
Reform UK contends fracking would fix Britain’s energy crisis. But here’s the truth: it wouldn’t cut your bills, it wouldn’t keep the lights on, and it would cause a lot of pollution. Even in the best-case scenario, fracking would give us just a few years of gas. And guess what? That gas would be sold on global markets at the same price as gas... Read more »| Politics.co.uk
We think transactivists will swiftly come to see yesterday as an epic mistake. Because it looks as though it might just have been the final straw. The public reaction against Graham Linehan’s arrest at Heathrow Airport by five armed officers over a handful of innocuous tweets, which also saw the writer hospitalised, was so loud […]| Wings Over Scotland
This is a remarkable thing. ? The Scottish Greens, who until last year were a party of government, claim to have 7,600 members. This month they conducted an election to choose two people as their “co-conveners”, from a list of four candidates, and almost 90% of the party’s members decided that they didn’t want any […]| Wings Over Scotland
The breakneck pace of AI advances in today’s enterprise means that CIOs face a rapidly shifting landscape, where emerging AI technologies, new regulatory concerns and pressures, and enterprise demands converge. As artificial intelligence innovation accelerates into 2026, leading UK CIO and BCS Fello| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Successful reshuffles have a theme and act as the launchpad for a refreshed government. Keir Starmer’s first major frontbench shake-up may be such an event. Unexpectedly bold and wide-ranging, this was the biggest mid-term reshuffle in nearly 20 years in terms of cabinet-level moves. It could well turn out to be the most significant moment... Read more »| Politics.co.uk
Ukraine’s drone strike on Belaya Air Base hit Tu-95MS, Tu-22M3, spared Tu-160s, raising questions on strategy. Explore the attack’s impact and intent.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia unveils a new Su-57 cruise missile to rival US JASSM, sparking debate on its timeline and impact amid sanctions and war. Explore the tech and geopolitics| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
The UK government is consulting on changes to copyright legislation that will help AI companies at the expense of photographers and other creatives| 1854 Photography
The Russian Su-57 Outperforms the F-22 in Scenarios of Mass Offensive Operations – How does the Su-57 excel in massive attacks? What makes it unique? The post Su-57 outperforms F-22 in scenarios of mass offensive operations first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian S-400 in Kursk using ATACMS missiles. Shadow's firsthand account reveals tactical precision and emotional impact. The post ‘How we destroyed the S-400 in Kursk’ – a first-person account first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Russian Su-57 jets may patrol near Alaska, exploiting U.S. defense gaps as E-7 Wedgetail is canceled, analysts warn. Is Alaska America’s weak spot? The post Su-57 flies near Alaska? Russia’s bold air strategy revealed first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
The Kremlin is spotlighting its Tu-160 Blackjack. Even Putin has joined in on the "promotion," making headlines as he took a seat in the bomber's cockpit.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
The Oxford Student's Max Wang urges prompt global action to put an end to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.| The Oxford Student
I knocked on enough doors as the Labour candidate in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich during last year’s general election to know what topics come up in conversation with voters unprompted. Whether the professional political class like it or not, voters care deeply about immigration and security. Rightly or wrongly, they see our borders as porous... Read more »| Politics.co.uk
The Tory leader has fumbled yet another easy catch.| New Statesman
Opinion: Tech giant Amazon's NZ boss makes one of the clumsiest and most embarrassing attempts in a long time to spin good news out of a fiasco, writes Jonathan Milne| Newsroom
When Nigel Farage stood up this week and outlined his so-called “plan” for immigration, he didn’t sound like a democrat. He sounded like Vladimir Putin. He called for uniformed officers to raid Britain’s villages, towns and cities, disappearing people off our streets for rendition to countries they may have never even set foot in. No... Read more » The post Ben Goldsborough: ‘Nigel Farage and Reform UK would break what makes Britain strong’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
At 10pm on July 4, 2024, when the exit poll was revealed — making it clear that Keir Starmer would be our next prime minister — our hopes for a better relationship between the UK and Europe, with all the economic benefits that would bring, were solidified. The public’s general mistrust in politics considered, to... Read more »| Politics.co.uk
The U.S. president's penchant for self-harm offers opportunity for stable democracies—if their leaders don't waste it| The Logic
Analysis: Soaring airfares and cancelled routes have forced Govt to offer small aviation companies $30m in loans – just don't call it a bailout, ministers say| Newsroom
Outlines some of the issues Alberta Beef Producers has brought forward as reasons for a potential membership withdrawal, as well as the Canadian Cattle Association’s response| Canadian Cattlemen
Carney must deal with a U.S. president who plays by the rules of professional wrestling, where narrative arcs decide outcomes.| The Logic
Reform’s radical plans for mass deportations won’t make anyone safer.| New Statesman
The California governor’s social media strategy is unserious, weird, attention-getting – and effective. That should worry us all.| New Statesman
Reform UK has gained its first MSP.| New Statesman
Over the last week or so we’ve gone into several sections of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir “Frankly” in some detail: what gender she really thinks Adam “Isla Bryson” Graham is, blaming JK Rowling for the toxic tone of the self-ID debate and explaining how she thinks the law should be changed to let transwomen into women’s […]| Wings Over Scotland
Say what you like about Nicola Sturgeon, but she’s not stupid. Releasing her memoirs when the Scottish Parliament is in recess has ensured acres of media coverage for what so far have been ex…| Wings Over Scotland
With a pledge to spend big on agtech, FCC chief executive Justine Hendricks hopes to give Canada’s food sector a jolt| The Logic
It’s easy to connect the politics behind axing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; it’s less straightforward to join the dots on why so many Australian talk shows are gone.| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
This report must be a wake-up call. We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis — history shows it won’t.| Prison Reform Trust
On August 1, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association raised the provincial portion of its check-off, raising the total check-off from $4.50 to $5.25 per head.| Canadian Cattlemen
Nigel Farage is preparing for a summer offensive on borders and security.| New Statesman
Benefits literacy is essential for employees to maximise their wellbeing The post Crafting a comprehensive benefits literacy plan for your employees appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
Dr don Trahan Jr. combats anti-DEI movements and pioneers change through Global Equity Entertainment The post The urgent need for equity and inclusion in a divided society appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
Reflections on the betrayal and hostility from fellow women in the workplace The post Women against women: the hidden obstacle in Corporate America appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
There are unintended / ignored / swept under the carpet consequences of the drive to get people wearing face masks to try and contain the coronavirus. Namely that they’re becoming a major source of pollution that directly causes harm to wildlife. This was becoming an issue back in the summer as this report details: Face […]| The South Essex Heckler – Archive
Dave – the editor Back in May on our sister project, Alternative Estuary, we published this piece eulogising the value of being able to access open space during lockdown: Reflections on the value of a park. The park in question is on the western edge of Stanford-le-Hope and was created from part of an old […]| The South Essex Heckler – Archive
We’ve had a little bit of stick about this rant we posted up a few days ago on having to own a smartphone to be able to function in society – How the f**k did we sleepwalk to this point? It’s pretty much on the cards that we’ll have to have some kind of CovidPass […]| The South Essex Heckler – Archive
