It’s time One Nation Labour got a bit more specific
The electorate prefer their politics in humanoid rather than wonkery.
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Why the gap between rich and poor has narrowed. And why it won’t last
The narrowing of inequality is almost certainly a temporary blip.
FT journalist in Piketty takedown accused of ‘serious errors’ of his own
New analysis by the economic consultant Howard Reed supports Piketty’s view that inequality is on the rise.
Don’t believe the headlines: a housing bubble is still on the cards
The affordability crisis can be seen in all parts of the country.
The Church Credit Union Network shows the way against predatory lending
Former chief City regulator Hector Sants has introduced a national network of churches, communities and credit unions as an alternative to payday lenders.
Unemployment: London councils intervene and business likes it
The old-fashioned attitude that says business needs freeing from the state so that it can be competitive is being overturned by councils of all colours.
Can the left learn to live with the self-employed?
The self-employed appear happier and more content than typical employees.
Globalisation is taking its toll on workers rights
According to a new report, the UK falls within the category of nations where people’s workplace rights are regularly violated.
Miliband and the minimum wage: extending the recovery to the low paid
Ensuring that the minimum wage begins to catch up with median earnings will mean the low paid enjoying some of the benefits of the economic recovery that the affluent are seeing.
The top 1 per cent are pulling away
The richest 1 or 2 per cent are becoming increasingly removed from everybody else.