Society & Politics news archive
What do the 'lungs of Leeds' mean to you?
From Golden Acre and Gotts to Roundhay and Rothwell, there are more than 60 parks to enjoy in Leeds.
Looking forward through Yorkshire’s past with archive’s new home
A unique collection of manuscripts, archives and books relating to Yorkshire’s history has a new home at the University of Leeds.
The benefits of worker co-operatives
New research has identified the benefits of taking things into your own hands and starting a worker co-operative.
TV leaders’ debates ‘should become part of the fabric of major political events’
Election debates on TV have a significant impact on voters’ decision making and should become part of the fabric of major political events, new research argues.
Peatland Code could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions
A new Government-backed code has been launched that could slash UK carbon dioxide emissions by 220 million tonnes and protect rare wildlife by restoring moors, bogs and mires.