Professor Rachel Kyte discussed the evolving UK-India relationship on BBC World, focusing on the potential for a new free trade deal. She highlighted the mutual interest in green technologies and sustainable development, with India needing significant investment to green its energy sector.

Professor Sir Paul Collier says in The MJ that thanks to combined authorities, many broken regions will have the agency required to renew their economies and offers three priorities for rising to the task in his new book Left Behind.

Professor Ciaran Martin spoke to BBC News about the risk of further cyber-attacks should the NHS not update its outdated IT systems. This follows a ransomware attack on London's healthcare services which disrupted thousands of medical appointments and operations, highlighting the need for improved cybersecurity measures and infrastructure investment.

Professor Sir Paul Collier was interviewed for the Financial Times discussing his views on how rich countries, particularly the UK, can learn from poorer nations to address social and economic issues. Collier's new book, 'Left Behind,' promotes a place-based approach to economic transformation, focusing on social psychology rather than traditional economics.