Democratic erosion, profiteering and tax havens: PFI equity sales exposed
The vast profits made by contractors and banks selling equity in Private Finance Initiative project companies was exposed this week, reports Dexter Whitfield.
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It’s time to wake up to the local government resource review
The review of local government funding hasn’t garnered much public debate but the issue couldn’t be more important for the future of local authorities.
Employment figures look bleak for poor families
Tim Nichols, of the Child Poverty Action Group, on how it’s not all good news from today’s employment and unemployment statistics.
It shouldn’t be the case that prosperity means more traffic
Richard Bourn of the Campaign for Better Transport on the problems caused by congestion in our major cities – which are amongst the most congested in Europe.
Don’t listen to the sceptics – India’s poorest will die without our aid
Anas Sarwar, Labour MP for Glasgow Central and a member of the international development select committee, explains why we very much need to continue giving aid to India.
How many more children could GAVI be saving?
GAVI is funded through donor countries and private sector finance partnerships but could get better value for money by reducing costs from private companies.
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.
On housing, while Ed has got it wrong, Boris has the answer
While Ed Miliband has got it wrong on housing policy, Boris Johnson has the answer, writes Vidhya Alakeson, Director of Research and Strategy at the Resolution Foundation.
Women lose out under Universal Credit proposals
A single, household-level payment for benefits risks harming children’s well-being, reducing gender equality, and increasing vulnerability to financial abuse.