The Research Brief: How the average Briton became £10,200 worse off
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We can’t let the government weaken the unions
Politicisation of strikes is what is motivating anti-union legislation.
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Council bankruptcy tracker: authorities under increasing financial strain
Six local authorities have declared bankruptcy since 2021. Spotlight looks at the financial situation at English councils.
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How the local government finance settlement would leave poorer authorities worse off
Conservative MPs are demanding emergency funding in response to devolved finance proposals that penalise poorer councils.
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We need long-term investment in critical national infrastructure
From the UK’s energy grid to its waterways and transport systems, the government must make concrete plans for steady investment.
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The Policy Ask with Sarah Atkinson: “We need to level the playing field”
The chief executive of the Social Mobility Foundation on what needs to be done to provide opportunity for the most…
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Labour will not bring HS2 to Manchester – what does Andy Burnham think?
The Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to “true” Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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On HS2, Labour is right to be cautious
High-speed rail alone won’t automatically solve regional inequality. We need the right accompanying policies, too.
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