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The SEND Timebomb
A record 718,000 children had education, health and care plans in January 2026, up 13 percent in a year, and council deficits are on track for 10.4 b…
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All Aboard the State Railway
The Railways Bill creates Great British Railways, covering track, trains and fares, and enshrines public ownership, with 10 of 14 operators already p…
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The Mayors Take Over
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 saw first-wave mayors elected in May 2026, bringing 8.8 million more people under mayoral d…
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Britain's Smoke-Free Generation
Under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, selling tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 becomes an offence from January 1, 2027, and new vap…
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After the Hereditaries: What's Next for the Lords
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on March 18, 2026 and came into force on April 29, 2026, ended hereditary…
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Who Counts: the Census Fight
The Census Bureau's September 2026 proposed rule would count only citizens and green-card holders for 2030 apportionment, add a citizenship question …
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The Crypto Bill Comes Due
The CLARITY Act passed the House 294-134 in July 2025, but Senate cloture failed 49-50 on September 15, 2026 over ethics and stablecoin issues. No ne…
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Data Centers vs the Power Bill
PJM's capacity auction hit a record $329.17 per MW-day, with data centers driving nearly all new peak load, while FERC's April 2026 price collar shie…
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Drill, Alaska, Drill
BLM's June 5, 2026 ANWR lease sale offered 58 tracts but sold only five, about 70,000 acres for $3.74 million, with no major oil companies bidding. T…
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The Wall Gets Its Billions
The BBB provides $46.5 billion to complete the border wall, with DHS targeting completion in late 2027, and CBP reported in August 2026 about 64 new …
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