Mandela’s legacy across the nations
Across the devolved nations, political leaders have lined up to express their admiration for Nelson Mandela.
Good Society
Removing the cap on student numbers: is it affordable?
The expansion in student numbers may in the end result in less generous terms for future graduates.
Nelson Mandela 1918 – 2013: an African titan
Nelson Mandela: 1913 – 2013.
Nelson Mandela: A Life in quotes
Nelson Mandela: A life in quotes
GCHQ and mass spying – it’s time for Labour to have a conversation
Mass surveillance of innocent citizens, both by the US and by our own government, is a concerning development. And yet there seems to be little debate in the UK.
Universal Credit: a good day for IDS to bury bad news
It was reported today that Duncan Smith’s flagship Universal Credit programme may not be complete by 2017 as originally planned.
Is the UK benefit system really too generous?
By European standards Britain’s benefits system is far from generous.
This is not a ‘fares freeze’, Boris. Very high fares will remain very high fares
The mayor is doing nothing to make the eye-wateringly expensive cost of public transport more affordable to ordinary Londoners.
Why is the Finnish school system so good?
A look at Finnish schools reveals an education system built on unapoligetically social democratic principles.
Tory council leader believes ‘basic salary’ is 80k
The deputy leader of Westminster Council has caused anger after claiming that a ‘basic’ first-job salary is in the region of £50,000 to £80,000.