March 2011
Lazy journalism surrounds the latest foster parents furore
Inaccurate reports portray religion and human rights as natural enemies, but they do nothing to protect people's rights or to promote understanding between people who disagree.
Irish elections 2011: The day the Soldiers of Destiny met theirs
Hazel Nolan, who has just returned from campaigning in the Irish elections, reflects on the significance of the demise of Fianna Fáil, for so long the governing party in Ireland.
Government review of UK aid – goals and reaction
The Department for International Development (DFID) today unveiled the results of a review into UK aid - Left Foot Forward outlines the main policy goals and reaction.
We need a Publish What You Pay bill to improve transparency
As we prepare for significant cuts at home, it is more important than ever that this money goes to where it is needed the most, writes Anas Sarwar MP.
Austerity? Five HSBC fat cats share £35 million
New figures show HSBC's top earner raked in £8.4 million, while 180 UK staff pocketed bonuses averaging £600,000, and HSBC paid just £236 million in UK corporation tax last year - despite doubling its profits to £11.8billion.
Britain ‘ready to use’ what ‘force’ exactly?
As prime minister Cameron outlined that the UK “does not in any way rule out the use of military assets”, former army Captain Patrick Bury takes a look at exactly what assets are available.