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All the latest news and briefings from the Policy Unit.

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury visits Loughborough University

On Wednesday 27 March, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP visited Loughborough University. Darren, who is the Member of Parliament for Bristol North West, visited the University with Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Loughborough, Jeevun Sandher.

Dr Elena Georgiadou giving evidence to the Committee

Dr Elena Georgiadou gives evidence to a Business and Trade Committee Inquiry

A Loughborough University academic was invited to give evidence to the Business and Trade Committee
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Dr Emilene Zitkus gives evidence to Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry

A Loughborough University academic was invited to give evidence to a UK Parliament Select Committee.

Minister Andrew Griffith MP talking to NCCAT staff member

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation visits Loughborough University

Loughborough University was pleased to welcome Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, on Monday 5 February. The visit focussed on the University’s hydrogen capabilities and its broader research and innovation activities on climate change and net zero.
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Loughborough University academics contribute to policy paper on reducing youth offending through physical activity

Loughborough University researchers have contributed to a policy briefing on reducing youth offending and re-offending through physical activity which is part of a funding package from the Ministry of Justice's Youth Justice Sport Fund.
British currency on fluctuating graph with calculator and pen.

Minimum Income Standards 2023 Report

Since 2008, Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Social Policy has published annual figures setting out the minimum level of income required to have an acceptable standard of living in the UK.
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RAAC in school buildings across the UK

On Thursday 31 August, the Department for Education ordered over 100 schools to immediately shut buildings where reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was used in their construction.
Members of Loughborough University Policy having a panel discussion

Cost of living in the Capital: ensuring everyone can live with dignity

Before the Summer, the Loughborough University Policy Unit hosted an event in Parliament which highlighted that 48% of children living in London are growing up in households without a level of income needed to match the minimum standard for living in dignity.