Where do we go after the millennium development goals?
Gareth Thomas MP argues that we need to start working towards a replacement for the millennium development goals now.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Welfare reform bill in tatters after Lords defeats
Key parts of the welfare reform bill were defeated in the House of Lords last night, reports Shamik Das.
Today sees 10 years of Guantanamo – when will Obama honour his pledge?
Ten years ago to the day, the United States government opened the now infamous Guantanamo Bay detention camp – Mike Morgan-Giles reports.
A 21-hour working week is long overdue
Sarah Lyall argues that a 21 hour working week would have positive effects above and beyond the time spent not working.
Children’s commissioner slams welfare bill
Alex Hern reveals that the Children’s Commissioner has slammed the welfare reform bill.
Employment agencies: Jobs picture is even worse than you might imagine
This month’s Report on Jobs tells two stories: the deepening of the ‘jobs recession’ and a downturn in temporary employment, reports Richard Exell.
Inequality must be ended to prevent another financial crisis
Stewart Lansley argues that high income inequality leads to economic slumps; we can only solve the latter if we deal with the former
Wonga target students with friendly advice: Take our 4000% loan
Alex Hern reveals the outrageous attempt by Wonga to encourage students to take out payday loans.
Devo-max isn’t a solution, it’s a whole new can of worms
Matt Gwilliam argues that devo-max is constitutionally untenable, turning the West Lothian question into a crisis
Mitt Romney wins New Hampshire: Press round-up
Alex Hern covers the US reaction to the New Hampshire primary, which largely consists of looking ahead to South Carolina.