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Ten post-Budget takeaways for high earners (£68K+)
by Gerry Mitchell  |  27th November 2025

Gerry Mitchell, co-author of 'Uncomfortably Off', argues that political timidity and a broken fiscal system have produced deep inequality and failing public services, leaving even high earners feeling squeezed and showing that only bold, systemic reform.…Read more

Are we budgeting for equality – or missing the mark?
by Dave Beck, Vanessa Boon and Lee Gregory  |  24th November 2025

Academics Stand Against Poverty argue that a budget guided by the socioeconomic duty would harness existing data to assess the inequality impacts of government decisions, ensuring policies actively reduce rather than worsen socioeconomic disadvantage.…Read more

From Farage to Your Party: The new battle lines in British politics

Britain’s century-old political order is breaking apart, replaced by a stark confrontation between an ascendant far right defined by hardline anti-migration agendas and a resurgent socialist left championing wealth redistribution and public ownership.…Read more

30 years of failure: COP needs radical reform or replacement
by Andy Brookes and Matthijs Bal  |  13th November 2025

After 30 years of UN climate summits, global warming has only worsened — revealing the urgent need for radical reform of the COP process and a complete transformation of our societal values.…Read more

Amazon redundancies could spark a new wave of worker organising
by Tom Vickers  |  5th November 2025

Tom Vickers, author of 'Organizing Amazon', argues that the company’s plan to cut 14,000 jobs highlights its ongoing disregard for workers, but past campaigns, such as the Coventry warehouse struggle, demonstrate that organised, union-backed resistance can secure real improvements.…Read more

It’s time to talk about digital therapy
by Elizabeth Cotton  |  4th November 2025

Elizabeth Cotton, author of UberTherapy, explores how the rise of digital therapy platforms has triggered a regulatory reckoning, as governments, professionals, and consumers struggle to ensure safety, accountability, and fairness within an AI-driven mental health marketplace.…Read more

Prince Andrew is symptomatic of royal exceptionalism
by Laura Clancy  |  29th October 2025

Laura Clancy, author of 'What Is the Monarchy For?', argues that Prince Andrew’s downfall over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein reveals not only his personal misconduct but also the broader culture of secrecy, privilege, and entitlement underpinning the British monarchy.…Read more

The child poverty strategy needs to get its figures straight
by Gabriele Mari  |  6th October 2025

Gabriele Mari highlights how child poverty in the UK is rising, driven by restrictive benefits policies, despite strong evidence that adequate support can reduce poverty and improve wellbeing.…Read more

Crisis or opportunity? Rethinking the UK’s asylum accommodation model
by Charlie Winstanley  |  30th September 2025

Charlie Winstanley, author of 'Bricking It', discusses how the Epping Forest case exposes the fragility of the UK’s reliance on costly, unsuitable asylum hotels and highlights the urgent need for long-term housing solutions that address both asylum accommodation and the wider housing crisis.…Read more

Fighting on two fronts: If Ukraine wins the war against Russia, will it lose to the West?

Elliott, author of 'Making War Safe for Capitalism', argues that Ukraine’s war has left the country deeply indebted, with international lenders prioritizing profits over its people’s survival and reconstruction.…Read more