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Thursday, May 22

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Eight years after the arena attack, Manchester bee commercialisation has unsettled some Mancunians

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If you visit Manchester, one of the first things you’ll notice is the great number of bee images throughout the city. Born in the Industrial Revolution, the “worker bee” symbol captured the city’s tireless spirit and its legacy as a…

Tuesday, May 13

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India-Pakistan water conflict highlights region's climate change vulnerability

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In an unprecedented move, India recently suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing cross-border terrorism. This was one of a series of escalations between the two countries which now find themselves on the brink of war.

Wednesday, Apr 9

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China plans to build the world’s largest dam – but what does this mean for India and Bangladesh?

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China recently approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam, across the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. When fully up and running, it will be the world’s largest power plant – by some distance.

Friday, Apr 4

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Time to stop blaming bats and newts for blocking development?

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For years, nature has been blamed as a blocker of economic growth. After some ministerial bluster about not letting newts and bats get in the way of growth ambitions, the UK government released more details of its plans to get Britain…

Thursday, Mar 20

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Police struggle to identify the riskiest domestic abuse perpetrators – here’s how they can do better

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The government cannot achieve its target to halve violence against women and girls if it doesn’t address the most serious perpetrators – and it isn’t anywhere near knowing how to identify them. Our new research shows where they are going…

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The government has revealed its plans to get Britain building again - some of them might just work

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The UK government has published its planning and infrastructure bill, a cornerstone of its strategy for growth. The bill aims to “get Britain building again and deliver economic growth” and includes the hugely ambitious target of building…

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