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POSTbrief
“Ex-ante” financial scrutiny refers to scrutiny of financial decisions around taxation and spending before money is spent. How do the UK Parliament and other “Westminster-style” parliaments scrutinise government spending plans?
Rapid response
Some psychological professionals provide treatments to support mental health. However, regulation varies across different roles. What are the risks and policy considerations?
POSTnote
Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths?
POSTnote
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps?
Rapid response
Neurotechnologies that interact with the brain and nervous system are advancing rapidly. This briefing explains current and future applications, and explores opportunities and challenges.
POSTnote
Developments in aerial warfare have increased concerns about UK air defence. What are UK capabilities, and how can they be improved?
POSTnote
Violence against women and girls is increasing, with online harms and abuse affecting girls at a higher rate than boys. What are the core challenges and opportunities in the UK?
Horizon scanning
The UK has shown significant disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for different communities in England. How can policy interventions ensure safety and improved equitable outcomes?
Horizon scanning
How can we address growing public health challenges? How can we mitigate health inequalities and ensure fair and timely access to healthcare?
Rapid response
Orphan drugs are drugs used to treat rare diseases. In April 2025, NICE adopted new criteria for evaluating drugs for ‘ultra rare’ diseases.
POSTbrief
Healthy life expectancy varies widely across England. It is linked to the conditions in which people are born, live and work. How can prevention and policy interventions reduce inequalities?
POSTnote
Electromagnetic radiation (“spectrum”) is essential for modern warfare. What challenges and opportunities does electromagnetic warfare present to the UK?
Horizon scanning
Rising demand for and financial pressures on health and social care services related to an ageing population are widely recognised, but how do children and young people fit into this picture?
POSTnote
This POSTnote describes regenerative agriculture, the evidence for beneficial outcomes, and outlines the challenges and opportunities for its wider adoption.
Horizon scanning
What investments and actions are required to create a sustainable health and social care workforce?
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