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Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what

Ahead of May’s Senedd (Welsh parliament) election, many people in Wales remain unclear about who is responsible for important political decisions.

The Conversation · Apr 7

The school you go to affects whether you become Neet – new research

Almost 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training. These so-called Neets – aged 16 to 24 – face a significantly higher risk of long-term unemployment, poor health and involvement in crime.

The Conversation · Apr 2

Why science GCSEs matter more than we think in a post-truth age

Concerns about living in a “post-truth” society – where evidence struggles to compete with misinformation, ideology and emotion – are now familiar. From vaccine hesitancy to climate change denial, public debates increasingly hinge not on a lack of information, but on how people judge evidence, expertise and uncertainty.

The Conversation · Mar 3

Cannabis boom in South Africa and Zimbabwe is good for wealthy investors, bad for small farmers

Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2025

Raila Odinga: the man who changed Kenya without ever ruling it

Raila Amollo Odinga, who has died at the age of 80, was something of a paradox in post-independence Kenyan politics.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

India’s burgeoning financial technology sector could teach Keir Starmer something about levelling up

Keir Starmer’s first visit to India was a chance to talk about trade, technology and a closer relationship. The UK prime minister said he was impressed by the country’s “sheer scale” and impressive economic growth.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2025

Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? What the evidence shows

More than a year after the UK government abandoned the phrase “levelling up”, it has now launched a fresh strategy to distribute funding to disadvantaged communities. The promise to these deprived areas is three-pronged: investment in community facilities, enhancing public spaces like parks, and revitalising town centres and high streets.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025

Parental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses

The UK government announced a landmark review of parental leave in July 2025. This responds to widespread concern about failings within the current policy framework.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025

Major new study launched tracking thousands of babies

Families from across the UK would be invited to take part in the Generation New Era research, experts said.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Major new study to track thousands of babies throughout their lives

The Generation New Era study will include up to 30,000 babies from across Britain

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025