June 2011
Higher cost of basic goods is driving up inflation
Inflation was unchanged in May at 4.5 per cent according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics, reports the ippr's senior economist Tony Dolphin.
Where Ed still needs to improve in his speeches
Ed’s speech yesterday was better than his last few, but still does not show as much leadership as it could says speech writing expert Asher Dresner
Economic update – June 2011
The ippr's senior economist Tony Dolphin looks at the key economic indicators and reviews the state of the UK economy in his latest economic update for Left Foot Forward.
Carers, working longer and saving public money, still can’t escape the cuts
This week is Carers Week, when national charities and local groups recognise the contribution made by the 6.4 million people who care.
The irrational madness of axing climate change from the curriculum
Tim Holmes responds to this morning's Guardian article on the possibilty of climate change being dropped from the curriculum.
Cameron’s NHS U-turn was not a choice but a necessity
David Cameron and his supporters have a tough sell on the NHS bill changes; they have another coalition u-turn written all over them.