Is a rise in self-employment disguising unemployment?
For the last few months, the headline numbers have been good, but a detailed look at the figures gives plenty of cause for concern.
Yearly Archives: 2012
Will Wales make a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
One of Wales’ Olympic Gold medallists has put his weight right behind a bid for Cardiff and South Wales to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Diespelling the right-wing myths
There have now been three stories on us from the notorious right-wing Guido Fawkes blog in the last week and we wish to dispel a few myths.
Will Osborne match his support for motorists with a fair fare for rail users?
George Osborne caved in to motorists earlier this year – will he do the same for rail and bus users?
Paul Ryan could be the worst thing to happen to Mitt Romney
Obama’s campaign has been a highly effective data-driven take down of their Republican opposition. The Ryan choice will turbo-charge that attack strategy.
Brown weighs in on Scottish independence
Gordon Brown last night made a high profile return to the Scottish political scene, taking Alex Salmond’s dream of independence head on.
August Economic Update: We got our Olympic boost, but consumer confidence remains low
Behind the headline figures, the employment situation continues to worsen for particular groups.
Double your money
Thankfully our fundraising appeal has been made twice as easy. Every pound we now raise towards our target will be matched by a generous donor.
Julia Tymoshenko – the case against democratic Ukraine? (Part 1)
Last year, former prime minister of Ukraine Julia Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of power and illegal deals
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reaction: Team GB has brought the UK together
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to the London 2012 Olympic Games which concluded yesterday.