The Policy Ask with Owen Pritchard: “I’d ban the public sector paying ransoms to hackers”
The Local Government Association’s cybersecurity lead on Nelson Mandela, serving in the army, and asking for forgiveness rather than permission.
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How the Digital Futures Academy is equipping students for the future
Manchester United Foundation and DXC Technology will upskill young people for the jobs of tomorrow.
Why “security” should be more than a buzzword for Labour
A new report recommends placing security at the heart of economic policy.
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It’s time for rules on short-term lets
Platforms like Airbnb enable everyday people to supplement their income – but the activity needs regulation.
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Exclusive: Hundreds faced jail over unpaid council tax since 2010
New data reveals how councils have been taking action against people in debt – many of whom can’t afford to…
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Local authorities need an emergency rescue package
Starving councils of much-needed finance will prove to be a false economy.
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Can freeports be progressive?
A new report claims these low-tax zones don’t have to trigger a race to the bottom.
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The Policy Ask with James Heath: “The UK has been very slow on decarbonising buildings”
The chief executive of the National Infrastructure Commission on remote working, devolution and the need to accelerate green energy projects.
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