The hidden truth: Polling shows the public are open to free movement
As the Tories try to make immigration an election issue, new polling reveals the hidden extent of public support for free movement.
The war against the non-religious: Blasphemy laws on the rise
Rise in 'blasphemy' and 'apostasy' laws causes concern among secular groups.
Stop the Nastiness: MPs must pledge to improve their behaviour this election
A new campaign aims to lower the rhetoric after a bruising few weeks in politics.
The Labour cyberattack: What happened and where did it come from?
Labour has suffered a sophisticated cyberattack on its computer systems. Is this the latest attempt to intervene in a western election?
Opinion Former Articles
The route to tomorrow's journeys
The need to reduce congestion and to improve air quality has put us on the brink of immeasurable change.
How government departments are using Twitter video
Find out which government department produces the most popular videos on Twitter.
Comment & Analysis
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When he supported Norway: The Brexit policy Farage would rather forget
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Wave of scandal: The Tory party is becoming a sewer
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Don't kid yourself: A vote for Labour ignores its anti-semitism problem
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Govt backs down over no-deal Brexit refugee funding betrayal
Public outcry forces government U-turn, but there's still no long-term plan for refugees
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Week in Review: Tributes to the departed
Before it all kicks off, a brief moment to acknowledge the people moving on.
Video
Planning for people
The English planning system is under review. This video explains the issues and loopholes that lie in the current (and proposed) planning policy. It describes how we’d like to shape it to work for local people and the countryside, rather than to profit developers. Find out more at www.cpre.org.uk/planningforpeople
Planning for People
Opinion Formers
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Non-religious continue to face severe persecution in 70 countries – new report
Humanists UK has welcomed the release of a new report which documents the persecution faced by humanists, atheists, and other non-religious people, including in 70 countries that have severe punishments for leaving a religion or expressing non-religious beliefs.
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MDU issues confidentiality warning over doctors’ use of messaging apps
Doctors using instant messaging apps to communicate with colleagues are being advised to check their organisation’s policy and to avoid sharing patient identifiable information. The Medical Defence Union (MDU) issued the advice in its Student Notes journal, but says the advice is applicable to qualified doctors too.
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Loan charge review must be urgent priority when new government is formed
Treasury ministers should review and respond to the loan charge review within days of a new government being formed, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has said.
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Don’t forget principles of good policymaking in the election campaign, says tax institute
Political parties should think twice before launching ‘rabbit out of a hat’ tax policies during the election campaign, where they commit themselves to a new idea or major reform out of the blue without consulting or preparing the ground in advance, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
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