Years ago, while working as an advisor in government, I was asked to think afresh about what policy could do to improve the plight of those on low incomes. I went to see one of the UK’s most respected economists who specialised in issues like [...]

On the face of it you might think that the future is full of potential for trade unions. Four in five people in Great Britain think that trade unions are “essential” to protect workers’ interests. Public concerns over low pay have soared to record levels [...]

The future should be full of potential for trade unions. Four in five people in Great Britain think that trade unions are “essential” to protect workers’ interests. Public concerns about low pay have soared to record levels over recent years. And, after almost disappearing from [...]

Looking back from the mid-21st century it’s striking that, even after the post-Brexit wobble, there was still underlying confidence about London’s long-term outlook. Belief in London’s capacity to grow and expand was etched into the city’s identity. That confidence did not, however, extend to the [...]