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Social rights are finally entering the political mainstream – but they’re also in jeopardy
Arguments for inalienable rights to healthcare, decent housing and education are in jeopardy from the Tories.
Here’s how Caffe Nero made £2bn in sales but didn’t pay a penny in corporation tax
Professor of accounting Prem Sikka untangles the maze of company structures that have allowed the business to avoid tax for years.
Over 60% of public are now against austerity, poll shows – and the chancellor may be listening
Even Tory voters think the government’s gone too far – with 48 per cent saying the cuts have been too deep.
British capitalism isn’t working – and business must work with unions to fix the economy
If politicians are serious about tackling low productivity, then solutions need to start involving employees, and that means unions.
Revealed: not a single person has been prosecuted under the Tories’ offshore tax evasion laws
While more and more people who can’t afford to pay council tax are being prosecuted and jailed.
Trump’s latest trade war should come as no surprise
As Liam Fox flies to the US to debate the President’s outrageous steel tariffs, it’s time for the UK and EU to speak with one voice on the issue.
To halt Brexit, we need a radical rethink in the pro-EU campaign
Without vision and values in the Remain camp, we’re lost.
Why Ireland is at the heart of Corbyn’s customs union shift
Ireland is central to Labour’s recent change in tone on Brexit. But further movement is needed to protect a fragile peace on the island.
Labour can inspire a socialist revival in Europe
A new pamphlet sets out a bold, progressive vision for reforming the EU. Labour should embrace it – and start leading in Europe.
This decision will make a mockery of EU claims to be tackling tax havens
It’s time for the EU to deal with the fallout of the Paradise Papers – and take on the tax havens in its own back yard.