We built a cruel system to fight an imaginary enemy
The two-child benefit limit punished working families to fight welfare fraud that barely exists.
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Why workplace menopause support is crucial for gender equality and the economy
At a recent roundtable discussion, experts explored how both legislation and cultural change are pivotal to supporting women to stay…
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Why Labour’s growth plan must empower UK retail investors
Rachel Reeves’ mission-driven strategy will only succeed if it turns savers into stakeholders and ensures growth that’s truly shared.
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The Mamdani moment
What New York’s next mayor could teach Britain’s local leadership.
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The cost of caution
Can Labour’s commitment to fiscal discipline deliver visible change – or has prudence become a political trap?
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Unlock global growth for UK small businesses
We must empower our SMBs to thrive on the international stage.
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Did net zero kill industrial Britain?
A growing chorus blames environmental policies for the decline of manufacturing. But broader, longer-term forces are at play.
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Growing pains
How can the government’s growth mission translate into rising living standards and political capital?
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