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It’s often assumed that the general public shrugs off dishonesty among politicians as priced in. The idea that they’re all as bad as each other drives us towards ambivalence.
But a major new piece of research using a model called a citizens’ assembly has seen a representative sample of the British voting public reveal quite the opposite. They want more action to be taken against erring MPs, and government ministers in particular. They call for public apologies to be required and fines to be issued when their representatives are caught lying to parliament. If I were a prime minister awaiting the findings of an investigation into my
conduct, I’d be quite worried.
The distressing images coming out of Bucha, Ukraine this week, have led many to call for a war crimes investigation. Two experts in forensic science explain how their field can contribute to the vital work of bringing justice to perpetrators and answers to victims’ families.
And have you ever walked into your local supermarket to find it has been completely rearranged for no apparent reason? Well there is, in fact, a very good reason why the eggs are suddenly three aisles from where they used to be. It makes it easier to get you to part with your money. This and other psychological tactics deployed by retailers can be found here.
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Laura Hood
Politics Editor, Assistant Editor
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Alan Renwick, UCL
A citizens’ assembly calls for stronger sanctions for rule breaking MPs.
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Evidence: the hard and often heartbreaking work of forensic investigators.
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Jamie Pringle, Keele University; Nicholas Marquez-Grant, Cranfield University
The grisly work of forensic investigators at the scene of a possible war crime.
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Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, Anglia Ruskin University
Retailers have a range of strategies to encourage us to spend more - but they can help us to make healthier choices too.
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Ukraine Invasion
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Jonathan Este, The Conversation
Growing reports of war crimes by the Russian army are prompting calls for more action by the west.
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Anastasiia Kudlenko, SOAS, University of London
Evidence of atrocities in districts retaken by Ukrainian forces suggest that Russian soldiers are as complicit in war crimes as their leader Vladimir Putin.
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Nonhlanhla Dube, Lancaster University
IHOs have learned how to bring warring parties together while at the same time guaranteeing their own security.
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Environment
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Jack Marley, The Conversation
Decarbonise electricity and reform land use to plunge emissions – world’s top experts.
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Furong Li, University of Bath; Nigel Turvey, University of Bath
Failure to make the most of Britain’s abundant renewables will mean a costly and unreliable energy supply.
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Mark Riley, University of Liverpool; Bethany Robertson, University of Leeds
New research shows using social media can provide a much-needed boost to UK farmers’ wellbeing, connectedness and mental health, and even bank balances.
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Health
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Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, University of Oxford
A number of recent studies indicate people who have had COVID are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes.
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Gordon Wishart, Anglia Ruskin University
Greater focus on preventing cancer including a more personalised screening programme could make a real difference, one expert argues.
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Politics + Society
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Daniel Edmiston, University of Leeds
Why the government’s main measure of poverty doesn’t tell us much about the lowest-income people.
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Business + Economy
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Oliver Laasch, University of Manchester
We are living in an age of accelerating crises. Businesses need to respond to current crises, be better prepared for future crises, and address their contribution to these crises in the first place.
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Arts + Culture
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Alex Fitch, University of Brighton
The Marvel universe is expanding with new heroes in new films and shows that break new boundaries and tackle new genres.
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Science + Technology
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Daniel Merino, The Conversation; Gemma Ware, The Conversation
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Education
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Sarah Younie, De Montfort University
School closures were hard, but led to new skills that should be built upon.
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