Green Politics
Employment agencies: Jobs picture is even worse than you might imagine
This month’s Report on Jobs tells two stories: the deepening of the ‘jobs recession’ and a downturn in temporary employment, reports Richard Exell.
Inequality must be ended to prevent another financial crisis
Stewart Lansley argues that high income inequality leads to economic slumps; we can only solve the latter if we deal with the former
Wonga target students with friendly advice: Take our 4000% loan
Alex Hern reveals the outrageous attempt by Wonga to encourage students to take out payday loans.
Big Society’s verdict on Cameron: Incoherent and unpromising
Alex Hern looks at the results of Third Sector's poll of charities, and finds that they have little confidence in Cameron.
Manufacturing’s recovery ends before it starts
Tony Burke presents the bad news about UK manufacturing, and asks what the government is doing to improve the situation.
Growth revision shows economic recovery is off track
Revisions to the national accounts data published by the ONS just before Christmas show economic recovery in the UK was stronger in 2010 than previously thought.