Spotlight on Policy, from the New Statesman

Jul 16 2024 18 ep. 25 mins 17

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Reporting on policy for the people who shape it and the business leaders it affects.
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ADHD in the criminal justice system | Sponsored

Jul 16 2024 12 mins

This episode was initiated and funded by Takeda UK Ltd.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions worldwide, yet its presence within the criminal justice system is often misunderstood or overlooked. In this podcast we navigate the complex landscape where ADHD and the criminal justice system intercept; shedding light on the unique challenges and misconcept

The race to cervical cancer elimination | Sponsored

Jun 28 2024 21 mins

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. It causes more than 800 deaths in the UK each year. Yet 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are entirely preventable. Regular screening and the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are helping to reduce the number of deaths. With smart policy and public health interventions NHS England ha

"Heat or eat": how to help millions in fuel poverty | sponsored

May 21 2024 24 mins

Fuel poverty is on the rise with millions of households in England having to choose whether to “heat or eat”.Last year, the Government estimated almost 9 million households could be classed as “fuel poor”. This means that, after housing costs, more than 10 per cent of their household income would be spent on heating.Covid supply disruptions and the war in Ukraine have contr

How can life sciences investment make the UK healthier? | Sponsored

May 07 2024 32 mins

The UK is on course for a huge rise in preventable illness. The Health Foundation charity predicts that by 2040, one in five adults will be living with a serious condition, such as cancer, dementia or heart disease. Meanwhile, economic activity is stagnating, with roughly 2.8 million people currently out of work due to ill health, according to the latest figures from the Office for

Can Britain quit smoking for good? | Sponsored

Apr 24 2024 27 mins

MPs have voted to back Rishi Sunak's progressive smoking ban. Can it work?The Tobacco & Vapes Bill includes new legislation to increase the smoking age by one year, every year, banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 1st January 2009. MPs have voted the bill through its second reading and it is now in the committee stage.The tobacco firm Philip Morris International

Where do we get the money to fix the world's biggest problems? | Sponsored

Feb 27 2024 39 mins

The world is currently facing multiple crises, from geopolitical conflicts to pandemics and climate change. But amidst this turbulence, international aid budgets are being stretched as domestic issues take precedence. The UK has cut its overseas aid budget significantly, from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of gross national income. Meanwhile, low-income countries need more support than ever,

How to tackle the UK's plastic pollution problem | Sponsored by Coca-Cola

Feb 20 2024 25 mins

The UK is one of the biggest plastic polluters in the world. According to Greenpeace we produce more plastic waste per person than almost any other country, with our supermarkets creating roughly 800,000 tonnes every year.We need to find ways to minimise waste through keeping products and packaging in circulation for as long as possible. This is where the circular economy comes in

Why the UK needs a strategic vision for science | Sponsored by the Royal Society

Feb 06 2024 23 mins

Britain is trapped in “short term thinking”, says the world’s oldest scientific academy. So how should the UK invest in science and technology? The United Kingdom has a formidable scientific legacy dating back centuries. This has allowed rapid response to global problems such as the Covid-19 pandemic, and provides value to the economy through technological adv

Is the NHS ready for developments in cancer care? | Sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo

Jan 30 2024 23 mins

New technology means cancer diagnosis is better than ever.Advances in genomic testing and other new technologies mean we are spotting cancer earlier, and getting better at identifying the best treatment for patients.But a greater understanding of the disease – or group of diseases – means a requirement for more tailored treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. This involves

Can older workers fix the economy? With Phoenix Group

Nov 29 2023 27 mins

Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, nearly a million people aged 50-64 have left the workforce. Other major economies have seen their employment rates bounce back after the pandemic, and the Financial Times have reported that the UK is the only developed economywhere inactivity kept rising after the initial pandemic shock. In this episode, sponsored by Ph