A manifesto for the NHS
Skilled professionals in the NHS have a chance to take the lead. They must do so…
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Industry: fundamental to Britain
Having failed to persuade the people that Britain can exist without industry, the government has been forced to make concessions. Even the sanctity of net zero is coming into question…
Building more houses is not the answer
In cities all over Britain councils are turning their gaze on strategies to build even more houses, and using up precious green belt land. The approach dominates thinking in London’s City Hall. But it won’t work…
The battle for mineral resources [print version]
A global competition is under way to secure access to minerals such as lithium and cobalt, crucial to technological development…
Why philosophy mattered to Marx
Nearly two centuries ago Karl Marx found the practical basis and connection that exists between thinking and being and action…
Water - an industry sinking
Water company shareholders in England and Wales have taken more than £85.2 billion since privatisation in 1989. The water companies’ total debt is £65 billion.
Good news for Rolls
On 10 June Rolls-Royce announced that it has been selected to develop Britain’s first three small modular reactors.
Privacy: Government snoops
Government plans to “crack down on fraud” are revealed in a new fraud bill making its way through Parliament.
US Imperialism: British bases used
Whatever the prime minister is saying about caution, President Trump is already using British bases to further warmaking in the Middle East.
NATO heads to war footing
Aggressive new NATO head Mark Rutte of the Netherlands has stated that NATO should “shift to a wartime mindset and turbocharge defence production”.
Scotland: More SNP rubbish
28 June 2025
Such is its concern for the environment, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has banned the burning of bin bag waste in Scottish landfills from 31 December this year.
Wales: Funding review woes [print version]
While the announcement of rail funding dominated headlines in Wales, the 2025 Spending Review provided crucial detail on the outlook for the Welsh government spending.