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Our analyses thoroughly examine current events and complex issues, providing nuanced insights into politics, health, economics, and social trends. Supported by evidence-based perspectives from experts, these articles go beyond the headlines to explore underlying causes and impacts, fostering informed discussions on the forces shaping our world.

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Will ‘ordinariness’ be enough to swing the result in Makerfield? post image
Makerfield By-Election Populism Analysis

Will ‘ordinariness’ be enough to swing the result in Makerfield?

by Dr Darren Lilleker
With social media ban, Starmer attempts an emotional rebrand post image
Social Media Ban Keir Starmer Analysis

With social media ban, Starmer attempts an emotional rebrand

by Professor Matthew Flinders
Ukraine war now longer than the first world war – the similarities are unsettling post image
War in Ukraine Europe Analysis

Ukraine war now longer than the first world war – the similarities are unsettling

by Frank Ledwidge
Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now? post image
Analysis Public Trust Political Scandals

Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now?

by Professor Paul Whiteley
How the world sees Donald Trump: Surveys show other countries see US president as ‘unreliable’ and ‘dangerous’ post image
Geopolitics Donald Trump Opinion Polls

How the world sees Donald Trump: Surveys show other countries see US president as ‘unreliable’ and ‘dangerous’

by Professor Paul Whiteley
Why warmer UK summers could make staycations the money‑smart choice post image
Climate Change UK Tourism Analysis

Why warmer UK summers could make staycations the money‑smart choice

by Narmin Nahidi
Palantir and the NHS – 10 things you need to know post image
Health NHS Palantir

Palantir and the NHS – 10 things you need to know

by Professor Eerke Boiten
Five questions over Nigel Farage’s £5 million donation post image
UK Politics Nigel Farage Political Donations

Five questions over Nigel Farage’s £5 million donation

by Dr Samuel Power
‘Skimpflation’: How the Strait of Hormuz is linked to your lasagne – and other everyday goods post image
UK Economy Skimpflation Iran War 2026

‘Skimpflation’: How the Strait of Hormuz is linked to your lasagne – and other everyday goods

by Dr Erhan Kilincarslan
Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise post image
TODAY+ Donald Trump US Foreign Policy

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise

by Kevin Maloney
From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer? post image
UK Politics Keir Starmer United Kingdom

From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer?

by Ben Worthy
Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister? post image
UK Politics Labour Leadership Analysis

Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister?

by Professor Charles Lees