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UBBC are delighted to be hosting Dr Victoria Vdovychenko as she explains her new book 'Frontlines of Transformation. Ukraine and Future of European Security' in the Palace of Westminster on 26th November. Dr Vdovychenko's book examines Ukraine’s wartime transformation in defense, energy, and security, showing how innovation, resilience, and institutional reform under fire offer valuable lessons for NATO, the EU, and transatlantic security. The book outlines how historical lessons from...

In clear contrast to Labour's conference, the Conservative Party Conference had a very different focus, tone and audience. From the outset, the key panels and themes centred on the economy, business, defence and foreign affairs, with a strong emphasis on the City, entrepreneurship, investment and restoring the UK's competitive advantage. Delegates were predominantly dressed in business attire, and the conference appeared particularly focused on working professionals aged between 30 and 60....

The Labour Conference began in a much happier mood than in previous years, buoyed by Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister. He did not disappoint. In a clear and positive speech on the aims of his government, he optimistically set out Labour’s priorities for the next 10 years: council house building, a National Care Agency, a national energy grid and agency, state control of water, significant devolution of powers to local mayors, a reset with the EU (including options for rejoining), and a...