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This morning's Times claimed that, in spite of pledges by the Energy Minister to protect green belt land, the number of solar farms was set to double in 2014 with many large developments earmarked in rural spots. Read
As part of his keynote speech on Europe this week the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighted the growing extent to which Europe's economies are being overtaken by China and India. What effect will this have? Read
Police recorded crime figures will no longer carry the 'National Statistics' quality mark, following an assessment by the UK Statistics Authority. It comes as "accumulating evidence" suggests that police crime … Read
After a torrid year of headlines for the health service, it's not surprising that some NHS leaders want a fresh start this year. But is the institution 'stuffed' full of managers? Read
In the wake of devastating floods across the UK in recent weeks, with possibly more to come, both the government and opposition have clashed on flood defence spending. Who's putting up the cash? Read
The government has announced it will need to find a further £25 billion in spending cuts after the next election, including £12 billion in welfare cuts. What are the options? Read
2013 didn't start well for fans of a good infographic, with January bringing two examples of what happens when charts go bad. The first is this pie chart which, not … Read
Poll after poll shows that there is plenty of room for improvement when it comes how far we trust politicians and journalists. Yet still we find both groups asking us … Read
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