Today, University College London is hosting the Grand Challenge of Justice and Equality Round Table meeting on Labour Market and … Continue reading "Childcare: the government is trying to achieve too many things – and ends up achieving none"
It is claimed that one in ten ‘menstruating people’ aged 14-21 are in ‘period poverty’ – unable to afford the … Continue reading "Free stuff isn’t the answer to poverty"
The revelation that higher incomes have been under-reported in official data has led to predictable calls for higher taxes. Oliver … Continue reading "Employer National Insurance Contributions are a hidden tax on our pay"
Although teachers’ pay has slipped back in recent years, it is still a secure job carrying a goodish pension. So … Continue reading "State schools have failed us during the pandemic, and beyond – privatise the lot of them"
The Report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has attracted predictable controversy. Some are hailing it as an … Continue reading "Some initial thoughts on the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’ report"
The other Sunday I arrived back in London around 7pm and went round the corner to the big Sainsbury’s near … Continue reading "Sunday trading laws illustrate the tyranny of the status quo"
Troubles for governments rarely come alone. Another is hurtling along the track towards us like a high-speed train – what … Continue reading "What to do with Britain’s railways in the post-Covid era?"
The Government’s own impact assessment for its employment rights legislation estimates that the measures could cost businesses up to £5 billion annually. … Continue reading "The Employment Rights Bill: what the government’s impact assessment misses"
