Rebounding labour market no excuse for triumphalism
Today’s unemployment figures show the labour market rebounding more quickly than in the past. But 2.5 million people in unemployment is no excuse for triumphalism.
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Unemployment shows quick rebound for labour market
Today’s fall in the Labour Force Survey of unemployment shows that the labour market has rebounded more quickly than in any previous recession since the 1970s.
A big week for Obama on climate change
President Obama faces battles to get climate and healthcare legislation through the Senate – especially if the Republicans win today’s Massachusetts by-election
Cadbury and Kraft – public policy should focus on debt, not nationality
After months of wrangling between Kraft and Cadbury’s, it looks almost certain now that another iconic British brand will fall into the hands of foreign buyers.
Using social innovation to combat climate change
NESTA have announced the winners of the Big Green Challenge, a £1 million prize for communities in response to climate change. We report on the new innovations.
Labour’s “job guarantee” vital in fight against long term unemployment
The TUC propose that the job guarantee should be available to all adults who have been unemployed and claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance for more than 12 months.
Offshore wind power – an economic and jobs boom
Our response to climate sceptic Andrew Turnbull’s piece in the FT in which he rails against renewables and investment in new energy technologies.
Emissions targets aren’t tough enough, says Commons committee
A new report by the Environmental Audit Committee warns that domestic emission reductions will be futile without a global climate deal. It calls for 42% reductions.
Green groups welcome offshore wind announcement
The Government’s £75 billion offshore wind turbine programme has been welcomed today by green groups including the Green party. The Guardian reported this morning that, “Round three will be the biggest wind programme announced by the Crown Estate so fartest
Long range forecasting is accurate and CO2 does cause global warming
Scientists have been responding to claims that if they were unable to predict the bad weather how can they predict climate change over the next century?