Spotlight on Policy, from the New Statesman

How can life sciences investment make the UK healthier? | Sponsored

The UK is on course for a huge rise in preventable illness.

Can Britain quit smoking for good? | Sponsored

MPs have voted to back Rishi Sunak's progressive smoking ban. Can it work?The Tobacco & Vapes Bill includes new legislation to increase the smoking age by one year, every year, banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 1st…

Where do we get the money to fix the world's biggest problems? | Sponsored

The world is currently facing multiple crises, from geopolitical conflicts to pandemics and climate change. But amidst this turbulence, international aid budgets are being stretched as domestic issues take precedence. The UK has cut its overseas a…

How to tackle the UK's plastic pollution problem | Sponsored by Coca-Cola

The UK is one of the biggest plastic polluters in the world. According to Greenpeace we produce more plastic waste per person than almost any other country, with our supermarkets creating roughly 800,000 tonnes every year.We need to fin…

Why the UK needs a strategic vision for science | Sponsored by the Royal Society

Britain is trapped in “short term thinking”, says the world’s oldest scientific academy. So how should the UK invest in science and technology?  The United Kingdom has a formidable scientific legacy dating back centuries. T…

Is the NHS ready for developments in cancer care? | Sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo

New technology means cancer diagnosis is better than ever.Advances in genomic testing and other new technologies mean we are spotting cancer earlier, and getting better at identifying the best treatment for patients.But …

Can older workers fix the economy? With Phoenix Group

Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, nearly a million people aged 50-64 have left the workforce. Other major economies have seen their employment rates bounce back after the pandemic, and the Financial Times have re…

Solving lung cancer inequality, with MSD

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide – but it doesn't affect everyone equally.  Data shows wide regional variation of lung cancer diagnoses, as well as huge differentials linked to socio-econo…

Tackling the digital divide through partnership, with Virgin Media O2 Business

20 million people in the UK lack the basic digital skills required to download apps, apply for jobs online, or use the internet with confidence. This results in a £5.5bn loss of earnings to UK employees, and is a serious problem for UK productivit…

How to make energy savings in a cost-of-living crisis – with Honeywell

With energy prices at record levels over the past year, schools, universities, leisure centres and businesses have been hit by sky-high bills. And as these higher costs are passed on to customers, the difficulties of the cost-of-living crisis have…