How the Mayor could tackle high pay
Darren Johnson, Green Party member of the London Assembly, calls on London Mayor Boris Johnson to explore the idea of using public sector spending power to exert some influence on private sector pay.
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Consequences of the coalition’s withdrawal of the Social Crisis Loan Fund
Social Fund cuts announced yesterday by Steve Webb will hit the poor and needy and plans for handing the Fund over to local authorities will make things even worse.
We need a shift in priorities to make welfare reform truly meaningful
If we are to achieve a welfare system that meets the demands of the 21st century, then radical action, and a shift in priorities is required to make reforms truly meaningful.
May’s talk of reform “a euphemism for cuts”
The Police Federation has warned that Theresa May’s speech on reform of the police service today was “a euphemism for cuts”, and that the home secretary “does not value us as much as she says she does”.
The challenges ahead in raising living standards
The Resolution Foundation’s Commission on Living Standards launched this morning, tasked with improving the lives of people on low-to-middle incomes, reports Shamik Das.
Tackling environmental, social, political and economic injustice
First held in 2009, where more than 1,000 people took part, the aim of 6 Billion Ways is to highlight the interconnections between environmental, social, political and economic injustice and help build a broad movement for progressive change.
Miliband to warn of “cost of living crisis”
Ed Miliband will warn this morning of a “cost of living crisis” at the launch of the Resolution Foundation’s Commission on Living Standards, reports Shamik Das.
Funding cuts undermine Cameron’s integration message
David Cameron called for immigrants to have more “understanding of British values” as part of his strategy to tackle extremism – but at the same time is cutting funding for ESOL that enables those very people to integrate into society.
Fawcett Society: We need positive action to break through the glass ceiling
Anna Bird, acting CEO of the Fawcett Society, outlines how far big business has to go on gender equality, and what strategies may help it to redress the balance.
Tackling the scourge of child poverty in Wales
Huw Lewis AM, deputy minister for children in the Welsh Assembly government, on Cardiff’s strategy for tackling the scourge of child poverty.