Horizon scanning
Addressing economic inequalities
Income inequality in the UK has risen over time, although there are several different measures of economic inequality. Perspectives vary on which forms of economic inequality to tackle and how.
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Horizon scanning
Income inequality in the UK has risen over time, although there are several different measures of economic inequality. Perspectives vary on which forms of economic inequality to tackle and how.
POSTnote
This POSTnote outlines the challenges and opportunities for the English planning system and related policies to deliver net zero infrastructure and services.
Horizon scanning
Climate security refers to the impact of climate change on national security. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change described the threat posed by climate change to human and national security as a “code red for humanity”.
Horizon scanning
All nations of the UK have sought to improve joint working between health and social care services. Can closer working improve the quality of care and population health, and help deal with increasing demand in England?
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Living standards, including the cost of living and employment issues, are likely to continue to be of concern to parliament over the next five years.
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Access to affordable housing is a key challenge for both renters and buyers. How can the availability of affordable housing be addressed in the next parliament?
POSTbrief
This POSTbrief provides an updated evidence summary of the effectiveness of water fluoridation schemes in England, including for addressing dental health inequalities.
POSTnote
This POSTnote summarises the current and emerging applications of AI and ML in the energy system, barriers to wider implementation, the challenges likely to be encountered, and policy considerations proposed by sector stakeholders.
Horizon scanning
Infrastructure is at risk from a range of threats including climate change and cyber-attacks. What can the UK do to protect infrastructure against these threats?
Horizon scanning
Our horizon scan identified several issues affecting courts and the justice system. This article focuses on three areas: court capacity, the constitutional role of courts, and miscarriages of justice.
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How can the government and justice system improve crime victims’ access to justice and appropriate support, including for digital-enabled crimes?
POSTnote
6G is the next generation of mobile technology and is yet to be fully defined. How can the UK help define 6G, and develop and implement 6G technologies?
Horizon scanning
Supporting food and fibre production approaches that are environmentally sustainable and resilient to environmental change.
Horizon scanning
Water supplies could be better protected through a risk-based systems approach to managing the pressures currently degrading freshwaters.
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Food systems face the triple challenge of food security, resilient supply chains and environmental sustainability.
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