Public Services
LFF brief: universal benefits
Analysis of the current debate on universal benefits.
Labour’s lead among women is slipping
A new study by the Fabian Society shows that the lead among women developed under Tony Blair is declining. Labour must focus on explaining what has been delivered for the amount spent, and focus on outcomes rather than inputs.
Right wing cuts would devastate vital services and cost jobs
Widely publicised proposals by the Institute of Directors and TaxPayers’ Alliance to “save £50 billion a year of public spending” […]
Tory referendum plans could create funding black holes
The Conservative Party policy to allow the public to call referendums on local issues where 5 per cent of the population sign a petition in support could create unintended consequences such as the suppression of minority rights and for councils to be burdened with unmanageable financial commitments says a new NLGN report.
OECD education report encouraging for Britain
The OECD's annual Education at a Glance report showed encouraging signs for the British education system, though it also revealed there was still work to do.
New Diplomas win backing of small businesses
Business leaders have praised diplomas and welcomed the five new subjects being introduced to schools in England today. The diploma, […]