Osborne’s optimism looking less and less plausible
Today’s dire GDP numbers show that the government’s reckless gamble with the economy risks plummeting the UK back in to recession, writes Rachel Reeves.
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Economic recovery will be spread unevenly
Last year, Centre for Cities reported that the recession had widened the gap between UK cities; today, they warn that the recovery might also play out unevenly.
New franchise deals must safeguard passengers
There’s scant evidence to suggest longer franchise periodsthat on its own this will result in improved performance or a better deal for rail passengers.
Women’s History Month: What about her story?
Women’s History Month aims to empower women by discovering and celebrating women’s lives and achievements and providing positive role models and inspiration.
Under the microscope: Lansley’s private healthcare supporters
Tamasin Cave of Spinwatch reveals health secretary Andrew Lansley’s network of pro-market supporters – private healthcare companies, think tanks and lobbyists.
Is Maurice Glasman more radical than the nation’s youth?
Vincenzo Rampulla asks how did Young Fabians allow themselves to become less radical than Maurice Glasman?
Cameron’s reforms risk being undone by weak accountability structures
ippr’s Jonathon Clifton argues David Cameron’s reforms to public services risk being undone by the weak accountability structures he is putting in place.
Prediciting the next crash
What if an early warning system existed that could raise the alarm on the next financial crisis? Stephen Fitzpatrick, of Profero, investigates.
Christian Aid calls for World Bank action on climate change
Christian Aid’s Paul Brannen discusses how the World Bank must take more actions on climate change and how Britain is in a position to influence it.
Many positives for Labour and Miliband from Oldham win
Phil Riley looks at the successful Labour strategy in the Oldham by-election, which the party won by more than 3,500 votes.