
Cutting welfare goes against Labour’s core values – that’s the point
Its one thing to say the economy is not doing well and weve got a fiscal challenge … but cutting the benefits of the most vulnerable in our society who cant work, to pay for that, is not going to work. And its not a...

When theres a disaster, its helpful to know whats going on and know whether youre truly at risk. But as essential as emergency alert systems are, they can leave many of us feeling anxious even when the alert may be a...

Ukraine deal: Europe has learned from the failed 2014 Minsk accords with Putin. Trump has not
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has agreed to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days following a phone call with his American counterpart, Donald Trump. On social media, Trump said the call was...

Microplastics: are they poisoning crops and jeopardising food production?
Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and vegetables we eat. This threatens massive losses in crop and seafood production over the coming decades...

If we fully engage with how generative AI works, we can still create original art
Even before the recent protest by a group of well-known musicians at the UK governments plans to allow AI companies to use copyright-protected work for training, disquiet around artists rights was already growing. In early...

Why nicotine pouches may not be the best choice to help you to stop smoking
If you are trying to stop smoking, you may have heard of nicotine patches or gum to help reduce cravings. But how about nicotine pouches? Small, tobacco-free sachets containing a powder made up of nicotine, flavourings and...
Eight ways to reduce your stroke risk – no matter what your age you are
Sarayut Sridee/Shutterstock As a nurse working in a neurocritical care, I witnessed the sudden and devastating effects of stroke on survivors and their carers. Following my nursing career, I became a researcher...