In other countries, points-based systems which govern immigration for work have encouraged a culture of greater empiricism, a willingness to review outcomes, learn from them and adapt immigration policies accordingly. Will the UK have a similar experience?

People on low incomes are pawning household goods to pay for food and rent as the cost of living rises, new research shows today.

The United States is currently facing a devastating opioid crisis, with potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl driving increasing overdose deaths. While these drugs have not yet taken a firm hold in the UK, the domestic situation could get considerably worse. In this blog, Jake Shepherd discusses the potential impact of the evolving drug landscape, including measures that could be taken to avert crisis.

The NHS should be given the power and funding to maintain and even create new parks, a think-tank says today.

This analysis sets out how reforms to alcohol duty could boost pub sales by 100 million pints a year, providing a lifeline to the hospitality industry and reducing harmful drinking.

Lord Andrew Tyrie, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, delivered a speech to the Social Market Foundation discussing the CMA's recent proposals for reforms to competion law and policy in the UK.