Spotlight on Policy, from the New Statesman

ADHD in the criminal justice system | Sponsored

This episode was initiated and funded by Takeda UK Ltd.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions worldwide, yet its presence within the criminal justice system is often misunderstood or overlooked. In …

The race to cervical cancer elimination | Sponsored

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. It causes more than 800 deaths in the UK each year. Yet 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are entirely preventable. Regular screening and the introduction of …

"Heat or eat": how to help millions in fuel poverty | sponsored

Fuel poverty is on the rise with millions of households in England having to choose whether to “heat or eat”.Last year, the Government estimated almost 9 million households could be classed as “fuel poor”. This means that, after housing…

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…