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A new Secretary General: Issues facing the Commonwealth in 2025
Shirley Botchwey will become the seventh Commonwealth Secretary General. She has said she wants improving climate resilience to be her legacy.
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UK to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product on defence by 2027
In February 2025, Labour took a step towards a manifesto promise by committing to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2027.
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How did the Commons respond to the covid-19 pandemic?
The House of Commons changed many of its working practices in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Some of these changes were retained, but most were not.
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Intergovernmental relations during the covid-19 pandemic
The covid-19 pandemic changed the way that the UK Government worked with the devolved administrations, but also created intergovernmental tensions.
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Law or guidance? Public health restrictions during the covid-19 pandemic
Laws and guidance were both used to help contain the spread of covid-19, although their remit and enforceability was not always clear.
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The geopolitics of trade tariffs: The new Trump presidency
Tariffs are taxes that countries can impose on imports, which are paid by the importing business.
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US tariffs on EU goods: What could it mean for Northern Ireland?
If the US applies further tariffs on EU imports, potential EU retaliation could lead to increased consumer costs in Northern Ireland.
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UK to reduce aid to 0.3% of gross national income from 2027
The UK will reduce aid spending to 0.3% of gross national income in 2027 (the lowest level since 1999) to fund higher defence spending.
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Economic update: Uncertain times for business
Businesses report various challenges, most commonly economic uncertainty. Larger businesses are more positive about the future.
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Removal of the ‘MP filter’ for victims’ PHSO complaints
A measure that removes the ‘MP filter’ for victim complaints to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman came into force on 29 January 2025.
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“I’m afraid if I told you that…”: The law officers’ convention
The law officers’ convention ensures that government ministers do not need to disclose if they have sought legal advice from their senior legal advisers.
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Is my council going to be abolished?
The government said it will invite all two-tier local authority areas to restructure into unitary authorities, which is likely to result in fewer, larger authorities.
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UK-Ukraine 100-year partnership agreement
In January 2025, the UK and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership agreement. The agreement aims to build military, economic and cultural ties.
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How does access to NHS dentistry compare across areas in England?
Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England. Areas with lower provision have a higher number of people going to A&E with dental problems.
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Assimilated law reform: Moving towards alignment?
The government says it revoked or reformed 40 pieces of assimilated law (derived from EU law) between June and December 2024.
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