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The pain of Americans is all too familiar to those of us in Northern Ireland

The overturning of Roe vs Wade will embolden anti-choice advocates everywhere, says the leader of the Green Party Northern Ireland.

By Clare Bailey

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Can clean air zones fix the UK's pollution problem?

Regional Development

Can clean air zones fix the UK’s pollution problem?

Harry Clarke-Ezzidio

“Over-criminalising is a concern”: Ministers defend cyber flashing law

“Over-criminalising is a concern”: Ministers defend cyber flashing law

Sarah Dawood

Does Tory defeat in Wakefield spell the end of “levelling up”?

Regional Development

Does Tory defeat in Wakefield spell the end of “levelling up”?

Jonny Ball

The Policy Ask with Cat Hobbs: “It turns out my mum was right all along – it’s all about balance”

Regional Development

The Policy Ask with Cat Hobbs: “It turns out my mum was right all along – it’s all about balance”

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AI and Automation

Can AI automate human creativity?

Emerging Technologies

Can AI automate human creativity?

Zoë Grünewald

"AI is invisible – that’s part of the problem," says Wendy Hall

Emerging Technologies

“AI is invisible – that’s part of the problem,” says Wendy Hall

Sarah Dawood

Inside Europe's fight for ethical AI

Emerging Technologies

Inside Europe’s fight for ethical AI

Oscar Williams

The Policy Ask with Helen Margetts: “Zelensky shows the power of digital communication”

Emerging Technologies

The Policy Ask with Helen Margetts: “Zelensky shows the power of digital communication”

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Energy and Climate Change

The Debate: Nuclear is the only answer to our energy transition

Energy and Climate Change

The Debate: Nuclear is the only answer to our energy transition

Wade Allison

Why the Energy Security Strategy won't control soaring household bills

Energy and Climate Change

Why the Energy Security Strategy won’t control soaring household bills

Sarah Dawood

The hackers out for energy

Energy and Climate Change

The hackers out for energy

Nick Ferris

The forgotten crisis: How businesses can boost biodiversity

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The forgotten crisis: How businesses can boost biodiversity

The Policy Ask

The Policy Ask with Paul Farmer: “Cutting welfare support is counter-productive and punitive”

The Policy Ask with Paul Farmer: “Cutting welfare support is counter-productive and punitive”

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The Policy Ask with Ellie Mae O'Hagan: "The toughest work is not necessarily done by those at the top"

Regional Development

The Policy Ask with Ellie Mae O’Hagan: “The toughest work is not necessarily done by those at the top”

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The Policy Ask with Carly Kind: “Don't wait for permission to do the things you want"

Emerging Technologies

The Policy Ask with Carly Kind: “Don’t wait for permission to do the things you want”

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The Policy Ask with Helen Margetts: “Zelensky shows the power of digital communication”

Emerging Technologies

The Policy Ask with Helen Margetts: “Zelensky shows the power of digital communication”

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Workplace Well-being

How poor mental health costs the economy billions

How poor mental health costs the economy billions

Richard Layard

It’s not you – it’s your toxic corporate culture

It’s not you – it’s your toxic corporate culture

Alona Ferber

The workplace stress disconnect

The workplace stress disconnect

Sarah Dawood

Why workers need preventative mental health care

Why workers need preventative mental health care

Eugene Farrell

Healthcare

To protect abortion rights, don’t let the UK ditch the ECHR

To protect abortion rights, don’t let the UK ditch the ECHR

Susie Alegre

Can the NHS clear its backlog?

Can the NHS clear its backlog?

Harry Clarke-Ezzidio and Michael Goodier

The UK is increasingly reliant on doctors and nurses from abroad

The UK is increasingly reliant on doctors and nurses from abroad

Aisha Majid

More support needed for agricultural workers at risk of suicide, say experts

More support needed for agricultural workers at risk of suicide, say experts

Zoë Grünewald

Local Government

Pothole politics: A green councillor on breaking through in south London

Regional Development

Pothole politics: A green councillor on breaking through in south London

Samir Jeraj

Pothole politics: a Lib Dem councillor on the party's renaissance in Sunderland

Regional Development

Pothole politics: a Lib Dem councillor on the party’s renaissance in Sunderland

Samir Jeraj

Pothole politics: A Labour councillor's view on winning Herts

Regional Development

Pothole politics: A Labour councillor’s view on winning Herts

Samir Jeraj

Pothole politics: A Tory councillor on Croydon in crisis

Regional Development

Pothole politics: A Tory councillor on Croydon in crisis

Samir Jeraj

Cyber Security

NSA cyber chief: Even the good hactivists are problematic

NSA cyber chief: Even the good hactivists are problematic

Sarah Dawood

How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping the dark web

How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping the dark web

Zoë Grünewald

Why Ukraine has stayed online

Why Ukraine has stayed online

Jonny Ball

Simon Hepburn: Only morals separate ethical hackers from criminals

Simon Hepburn: Only morals separate ethical hackers from criminals

Sarah Dawood

Regional Development

Andy Burnham: "I wouldn't rule out running for Labour leader"

Regional Development

Andy Burnham: “I wouldn’t rule out running for Labour leader”

Zoë Grünewald

Economic growth won't fix the cost-of-living crisis

Regional Development

Economic growth won’t fix the cost-of-living crisis

Sarah Longlands

Will "levelling up" outlast Boris Johnson?

Regional Development

Will “levelling up” outlast Boris Johnson?

Jonny Ball

Health and wealth are inseparable

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Health and wealth are inseparable

Andy Ratcliffe

Internet Safety

Action Fraud will be revamped to keep up with scams, confirms Damian Hinds

Action Fraud will be revamped to keep up with scams, confirms Damian Hinds

Sarah Dawood

Bullies in their bedrooms

Bullies in their bedrooms

Zoë Grünewald

From QAnon to anti-vax: Can you cure a conspiracy theorist?

From QAnon to anti-vax: Can you cure a conspiracy theorist?

Sarah Dawood

The pervasive culture of violence against women and girls

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The pervasive culture of violence against women and girls

Helen Burrows

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Delivering net zero and a responsible recovery

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Why diversity and engagement top the tech leadership priority list

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The great rebalancing act

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