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The Spanish banking crisis: Europe between a rock and a hard place
With the imminent recapitalisation of Spain’s banks, concerns grow that the Eurozone’s €100bn bailout may prove insufficient, triggering a greater crisis
Should we be concerned about Egypt’s new president?
This month, Egypt’s first democratically-elected president, Mohammed Morsi, was appointed, but what are the consequences of an Islamist president?
Winning the battle on aid spending means making smarter messages
As the EU reneges on foreign aid commitments, new research examines how government and NGOs can better convince a sceptical public that aid makes a difference.
As tax avoidance fills the headlines, 10,000 jobs to be cut at HMRC
Fifty-five thousand HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) staff are on strike today over plans to axe 10,000 jobs from the department.
Cameron is playing on the myth all housing benefit goes to the unemployed
In a move heralded as ‘the end of compassionate Conservatism’, David Cameron will today announce drastic cuts to housing benefits.
Darling launches campaign for the Union: ‘Better Together, united not divided’
Alistair Darling has launched the Better Together campaign against Scottish independence – warning there will be “no way back” if Scotland votes for separation.
Comment: Cricketers must act against the international calendar’s effects on their health
Players need to speak out against the absurdity of the current international calendar with a view to protecting their own financial interests and health.
“They are rebelling against society because they feel they haven’t got any options”
The Spirit Level ties income inequality to social problems; here, an ex-young offender argues youth crime is typically a response to material deprivation.
Look Left – After Austerity, Netroots 2012 and Cameron’s tax dodger hypocrisy
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
Miliband shouldn’t repeat the myth about immigrants’ impacts on wages
Ed Miliband shouldn’t let unsupported myths about immigration cloud his thinking on the issue.