In the borderlands of transatlantic security – where next?

In the borderlands of transatlantic security – where next?

Security in our daily lives is key to our wellbeing. NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. Over more than 70 years NATO has grown to an alliance of 31 members. The recent NATO Summit in Vilnius has been hailed as an historic moment for […]

Pandemic Prep

How can we come together to address future pandemics?

The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response was set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) in September 2020. The Panel published its report, ‘COVID-19: make it the last pandemic’, in May 2021. In March 2021, 20 world leaders and senior figures from across the world called for a more joined-up approach to pandemics […]

Is the most money spent on the areas which need it?

Is the most money spent on the areas which need it?

The UK Government allocates funding to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in two ways: either by spending UK-wide, or by allocating funding to the relevant devolved administration. The Barnett Formula is the way the UK Government provides the devolved administrations with a share of any additional funding. While intended to ensure each nation receives the […]

sugar

Do sugar taxes, or voluntary schemes, hit a sweet spot?

Whether we realise it or not, sugar has become a huge part of our everyday lives. What used to be an occasional treat is now commonplace – leading cakes, biscuits and confectionary to become part of staple consumption. But consuming too much ‘added’ sugar is associated with diet related diseases – from tooth decay and […]

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