Writing for Radix, Francis Bell warns that unless the government changes the narrative around the high street and delivers visible improvements, it risks facing electoral consequences.

Kiran Stacey writes in The Guardian that Labour launched a 'levelling up'-style regeneration fund to address anger from UK’s communities.

Mary McDougall reports for the Financial Times about increasing UK equity allocations in workplace pension default funds to support domestic investment.

Helena Horton and Kiran Stacey report in The Guardian that Ministers have told the Environment Agency to wave planning applications through to increase economic growth.

Irish Legal News explores post-Brexit policies in the UK, highlighting concerns of 'democratic backsliding.'

Finally, writing for LibDemVoice, Nick Baird argues against the introduction of digital ID cards, asserting they are illiberal and will disproportionately affect minorities.