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Leasehold retirement living: How it works, challenges and reforms
How does leasehold work in retirement developments, and what are the potential areas for reform?
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Contracts for Difference and the economics of renewable energy deployment.
Contracts for Difference auctions are used to build new renewable power, but how do they work and what is their impact on energy prices?
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Facial recognition technology in policing
UK police forces have used facial recognition technology for around a decade. How does it work, how is it used, and what are the opportunities and concerns?
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Astronaut health: is going into space bad for your health?
Space missions, such as the Artemis II journey around the moon, expose astronauts to physical and psychological effects. What are those effects, and how is the UK involved in space health research?
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UK investment screening: Balancing national security and economic growth
Investment screening lets the government review deals that may pose security risks. But evidence indicates it also captures low-risk activity and adds costs.
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Dyscalculia: Scientific evidence and policy implications
Diagnosis rates for dyscalculia are much lower than for dyslexia. Identifying dyscalculia early may be crucial for helping those with the condition.
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North Sea oil and gas
How much oil and gas remains in the UK Continental Shelf, where does it go, and how is this changing?
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Smart meters
Smart meters could increase grid flexibility and lower bills and carbon emissions. How have they been rolled out so far and what is next?
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Deep sea mining: what are the environmental impacts?
Mining of mineral resources on the deep seabed is being proposed. What is known about the likely environmental impacts?
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Transforming the energy mix: Insights from 20 nations
A major research project by 20 countries, including the UK, has shown similar trends, challenges and opportunities in decarbonising their energy mix.
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Regulation of psychological professionals in mental health care
Some psychological professionals provide treatments to support mental health. However, regulation varies across different roles. What are the risks and policy considerations?
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Neurotechnology: What is it and how is it used?
Neurotechnologies that interact with the brain and nervous system are advancing rapidly. This briefing explains current and future applications, and explores opportunities and challenges.
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Treating rare diseases: the challenge of orphan drugs
Orphan drugs are drugs used to treat rare diseases. In April 2025, NICE adopted new criteria for evaluating drugs for ‘ultra rare’ diseases.
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Digital twins – dynamic models that respond to real-time data
This briefing explains digital twin technology and how they are used in different sectors. It also outlines how the UK is investing to develop national capability in this technology, and the associated opportunities and challenges for its wider application.
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Cyber security of elections
This briefing discusses cyber security risks to elections. It explores the potential impacts on election outcomes and how these risks can be tackled.
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